Frequently Asked Questions

1. How do I access the online databases when I am off campus?
2. Which database should I use?
3. How can I tell if Herrick owns a journal?
4. What if Herrick doesn’t own a resource that I’d like to use?
5. How do I find genealogical information?
6. Does Alfred University own the Rogers Bible?
7. How do I donate books or other materials to Herrick?
8. How do I renew loans of library materials?
9. Have other questions?

1. How do I access the online databases when I am off campus?

When you are off campus and attempt to access an online database (either through Research by Subject or the full list of databases), you will be prompted to enter your AU username and password. These are the same username and password that you use for your AU email account. If you do not have a username and password, contact Information Technology Services.

2. Which database should I use?

If you’re unsure which database to use, try using Research by Subject. It provides a list of research databases and other resources that are organized by subject.

3. How can I tell if Herrick owns a journal?

To find out if Herrick owns a journal, use the Journal Locator. Enter the title of the journal for which you are looking and you will be told if Herrick or Scholes owns the journal, which issues it owns, what formats they are in (paper, electronic, or microform), and where they are located.

4. What if Herrick doesn’t own a book/article/other resource that I’d like to use?

If neither Herrick nor Scholes owns a resource that you’d like to use, you can request it through Interlibrary Loan. You must be a current student, faculty, or staff member to use this service.

5. How do I find genealogical information?

If you have genealogical questions, please contact Laurie McFadden, Special Collections Librarian and University Archivist. She can be reached at 607-871-2385 or mcfadden@alfred.edu.

6. Does Alfred University own the Rogers Bible?

No. The Rogers Bible, attributed to John Rogers, the martyr, is often confused with the one owned by Thomas Hubbard. The Hubbard Bible was transferred from Alfred University to the Seventh Day Baptist Historical Society ( P.O. Box 1678, Janesville, Wisconsin 53547-1678 or www.seventhdaybaptist.org) in 1947. The location of the Rogers Bible is unknown.

7. How do I donate books or other materials to Herrick?

Herrick Memorial Library welcomes and appreciates donations. If you would like to donate materials to Herrick, please fill out this form. You can also obtain the form at the service desk. For more information, please contact Steve Crandall, Library Director and Collection Management Librarian, at 607-871-2987 or fcrandall@alfred.edu.

8. How do I renew loans of library materials?

You can renew your library loans by phone or email, online, or in-person at our front desk. More information on how to renew library loans.

9. Have other questions? Ask a librarian.