Library Mission Statement The Ivy Tech Community College Libraries are full partners in the educational and workforce development mission of the College. The libraries teach research strategies, support the curriculum, and encourage independent and lifelong learning by providing the space, information resources, instruction, and related services essential for academic success. The Libraries advance information literacy, critical thinking, and collaborative learning in a welcoming environment that promotes, and is enriched by, the diverse cultural and intellectual interests of students, faculty, and community.

Checking Out Library Materials Use your student ID card to check out up to 20 items. Student ID cards can be obtained at the security desk. If you are unable to check out items due to fines owed, etc., materials can be held for you at the circulation desk for up to 3 days. Do not loan your library card or books to anyone else. You are responsible for damaged or lost books checked out to your card.

Loan Periods Books can be checked out for two weeks.

Returns Please return materials in the book drop outside the library entrance on the Warsaw campus. Materials will not be automatically checked in if they are left inside the library.

Renewals Items may be renewed twice for an additional two-week period, for a total of six weeks.  Materials may be renewed in person at the library, or online at the Virtual Library (before they are overdue) by going to IvyCat, and then clicking on Patron near the top of the screen. 

Overdue Fees  Overdue fees for books, magazines, journals, puppets, audio materials, etc., are shown in this chart.  All overdue fees must be paid at the Bursar's Office at the Fort Wayne-North Campus.

Overdue, Lost or Damaged Items Failure to pay fees for lost or damaged items will result in suspension of your borrowing privileges. You will also be unable to register for classes, drop or add classes, graduate, or get a copy of your transcript.  After fifty-eight (58) days the Business Office will turn your account over to a collection agency, you may owe additional fees, and the library will no longer accept lost items.

Borrowing From Other Libraries Students and employees can request items owned by another library with a Request form available online and in the library. The borrower is responsible for returning materials to the Ivy Tech library. Reference books, videos and journals are rarely able to be borrowed from other libraries.

You may be able to use other libraries' materials through the 'Reciprocal Borrowing' program. Reciprocal borrowing cards are available to faculty and students in good standing. Participating Academic Libraries of Indiana (ALI) include: Concordia Seminary, Huntington College, Purdue University Fort Wayne (PFW), University of St. Francis, and Taylor University and many more!
Contact Tim Keyes at 574-267-5428 ext. 7253 with questions.

Library Instruction Staff will customize library instruction in areas from general familiarization to intense focus on a particular topic or project. Library instruction for the online Library can take place in your classroom or in another computer equipped classroom that you reserve.  Professors are required to be in attendance for all instructional sessions. A project giving students hands-on research experience is also available. Library Instruction can be requested online.
Contact Tim Keyes at 574-267-5428 ext. 7253 for more information.

Collaborative Study Rooms Two collaborative study rooms are available for students who wish to schedule private study, meetings or work-groups. Individuals may schedule the study rooms for up to two hours at a time; groups may schedule the rooms for up to four hours at a time. The rooms may also be used by students on a first come-first served basis if no one has scheduled them. The study rooms may be reserved at the Circulation Desk.
Contact the library at 574-267-5428 ext. 7253 for scheduling information.
DISCLAIMER: All reservations are subject to change at the discretion of library staff.

Computer Use The Library has 25-desktop computers and 2-CAD Stations available for student use. These computers are pre-loaded with various software applications and plugins to accommodate Ivy Tech Community College coursework. Students are unable to install their own applications onto the computers but may request software used in their course to be installed. Priority will be given to users who need to do course work including IvyLearn participation, research, word processing, etc. Non-priority users may be asked to forfeit a workstation.

Printing The library provides both black & white and color printing services to students, staff, and faculty, but patrons need to be responsible regarding their print jobs. Students start each semester with a $5 balance for print funds. After that allotment has been used, they need to go to MyIvy and click the "Add Print Funds" button or go to the Bursar's Office on the North Campus to pay for more printing. Wireless printing for student's devices is also available. Ask for staff assistance when encountering printer problems.

Phone Use Please make/take cell phone calls outside the library. In case of emergency, a library staff member may dial an outgoing (local) call for you.

Children in the Library At this time, no children are allowed in the library. College policy requires that all minors be under the close supervision of a parent or guardian at all times.

Mailing Library Materials Students currently enrolled at satellite campuses or in Distance Learning may request library materials (books and journal articles) be mailed to them. The due date is 30 days from the request with a limit of three items per user. Contact Tim Keyes at 574-267-5428 ext. 7253 with questions.

Donations to the library All donations directly benefit the library, students and staff of Ivy Tech by placement in the current collection and/or passing them on, free of charge, to interested parties at the Warsaw Campus. All donations are subject to approval by the Library Director. Staff are not authorized to accept items on behalf of the Ivy Tech Community College Library.
For more information, contact Nicole Treesh at 260-480-4280.

Food and Drink Due to damage to library property, no food or drink will be allowed in the computer areas. Snacks and drinks with lids are permitted outside of the computer areas at the discretion of library staff. If you have questions, please see library staff.

Pornography Ivy Tech policy prohibits the use of college computers to access graphic pornography which may be offensive to others, and doing so may result in a loss of library privileges. Accessing child pornography may result in arrest.

Collection Development policy Ivy Tech Community College - Fort Wayne also provides collection development support to Wabash and Warsaw under the direction of the Fort Wayne Library Director. As laid in the Mission Statement, the libraries' purpose it to support the students, faculty, and staff of the college through access of materials, information, and services. The policy aligns with ASOM 4.9 Information Development Policy. Click below to download Library Collection Policy in its entirety: