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so-widget-sow-button-atom-4f4c25fd0f70\"><div class=\"ow-button-base ow-button-align-center\">\n\t<a href=\"https:\/\/mypanther-lib.pvamu.edu\/patroninfo\" class=\"ow-icon-placement-left ow-button-hover\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" \t\t>\n\t\t<span>\n\t\t\t<span class=\"sow-icon-fontawesome sow-far\" data-sow-icon=\"&#xf2bb;\"\n\t\tstyle=\"color: #4f2d83\" ><\/span>\n\t\t\tMy Account\t\t<\/span>\n\t<\/a>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div id=\"pgc-w69ff7b3818e83-0-2\"  class=\"panel-grid-cell\" ><div id=\"panel-w69ff7b3818e83-0-2-0\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_sow-button panel-first-child panel-last-child\" data-index=\"2\" ><div class=\"so-widget-sow-button so-widget-sow-button-atom-4f4c25fd0f70\"><div class=\"ow-button-base ow-button-align-center\">\n\t<a href=\"https:\/\/pvamu.libguides.com\/c.php?g=906034&#038;p=7167691\" class=\"ow-icon-placement-left ow-button-hover\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" \t\t>\n\t\t<span>\n\t\t\t<span class=\"sow-icon-fontawesome sow-far\" data-sow-icon=\"&#xf075;\"\n\t\tstyle=\"color: #4f2d83\" ><\/span>\n\t\t\tChat\t\t<\/span>\n\t<\/a>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-additional-widget-content\"><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-1\"><p>Special Collections is a unit of the Prairie View A&amp;M University, John B. Coleman Library\u2019s Special Collections and Archives department, whose primary mission is to serve as an essential partner in teaching and learning, research, and community engagement at the university. In support of this mission, Special Collections acquires, arranges, describes, preserves, and makes available records that support the information needs of faculty, students, and members of the PVAMU community.<\/p>\n<p>It is important to note that PVAMU Special Collections is distinct from the University Archives and the Institutional Repository. The mandate of the University Archives is to collect, preserve and make available non-current records and historic information documenting PVAMU activities, functions, decisions, and\/or policies and programs, as well as the campus and its people, administration and culture. The Digital Commons is the institutional repository at PVAMU. Its mission is to preserve and make accessible the scholarly, creative, and administrative assets of the University to support researchers, instructors and staff. It includes faculty scholarship, theses, dissertations, graduate research, and select digital archival collections.<\/p>\n<h2>Purpose and Goals of Special Collection Development Policy<\/h2>\n<p>According to the President Prairie View A. and M. College of Texas Annual Report of 1968-1969, \u201cduring the past few years much commotion has been created throughout the country about the need to add materials to college and university libraries to support black studies and to supply factual resources on the historical, cultural, economic, and social progress of Negroes in the United States as well as the world in general. We are happy to say that the Negro collection which forms a major part of the materials now is the Special Collections Room (1969).\u201d This is when the creation of the Special Collection books started at Prairie View A. and M. College.<\/p>\n<p>Overtime the department migrated into \u201cArchives\u201d where the university\u2019s history is collected by the staff members.<\/p>\n<p>The purpose of the Special Collection Books is to focus on Black Studies as a general subject area with African Books and Afro-American Books (Francis 1973).<\/p>\n<h2>Collection methods<\/h2>\n<p>Donations are the preferred method of acquiring Special Collections. The collecting responsibility resides ultimately with the University Archivist. Material will be accepted by deed of gift, bequest, or other forms of documentation by which full and absolute title to the physical property is transferred to the John B. Coleman Library. The John B. Coleman library reserves the right to determine retention, location, cataloging treatment, and other considerations relating to the use or disposition of the material. Any limitation on use must be approved by the Dean of the Library at the time of accession into the collection.<\/p>\n<p>Special Collections can only invest resources and expertise in the preservation of items that the John B. Coleman Library owns. We are unable to accept items or collections on deposit or loan or any other means by which ownership is not transferred to the John B. Coleman Library.<\/p>\n<p>Exceptions may be made by the Collection Development Librarian if the deposits or loans are considered integral to furthering the mission of the library.<\/p>\n<h2>Collecting criteria<\/h2>\n<p>Acquisitions will be evaluated by the same criteria as for overall library materials. Additional selection criteria specifically applicable to Special Collections will be considered, including but not limited to:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Quality of material<\/li>\n<li>Authoritativeness<\/li>\n<li>Circumstances of creation<\/li>\n<li>Enduring value: evidential, informational, intrinsic<\/li>\n<li>Cost of retention: processing, storage, preservation, technical support<\/li>\n<li>Format appropriateness<\/li>\n<li>Copyright and fair use<\/li>\n<li>Nature of restrictions by donor<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Each prospective donation will undergo archival appraisal to assess research value, documented authenticity, and preservation concerns.<\/p>\n<h2>Procedures for Accepting Collections<\/h2>\n<p>The Special Collections and Archives department (SCAD) accepts donations which may contribute to the Special Collections &amp; Archives Department. In addition to the general University policy regarding gifts and donations, the following considerations apply to the acceptance of gifts and donations to SCAD.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>The Act of Donation involves the donor to permanently relinquish all rights to ownership and dispensation unless described differently in the written agreement, or Deed of Gift.<\/li>\n<li>The Special Collections and Archives department shall not be held accountable for the property donated beyond the accountability required by the State of Texas for State<\/li>\n<li>The Special Collections and Archives department reserves the right to dispose of gifts to its best advantage. Such disposition may include:\n<ul>\n<li>Retention in the Library<\/li>\n<li>Transfer to other departments of the University<\/li>\n<li>Transfer to another institution within the Texas A&amp;M System<\/li>\n<li>Donation to or exchange with other local, national and international institutions or organizations<\/li>\n<li>Sale<\/li>\n<li>Discard, if the gift has no use or exchange value<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li>In accordance with the donor\u2019s request, appropriate recognition will be given to gifts retained in the Special Collections and Archives department by affixing book plates, labels, or plaques to gifts showing the donor\u2019s name, and if applicable, the name of the person in whose honor or memory the gift was made.<\/li>\n<li>The Special Collections and Archives department requests voluntary monetary compensation for donations to offset the cost of processing, preservation and or conservation of donated items to be considered as part of the Deed of Gift.<\/li>\n<li>The Special Collections and Archives department cannot appraise gift materials for tax purposes. The Special Collections and Archives department may assist the donor in finding a qualified appraiser. All expenses incurred in obtaining an appraisal must be borne by the donor.<\/li>\n<li>Any material that bears the ownership markings of another institution and does not have any indication of having been withdrawn from that institution&#8217;s collection will not be accepted.<\/li>\n<li>Reproductions or photocopies of copyrighted works will not be accepted unless evidence of compliance with the copyright law (Title 17, U.S. Code) and its prevailing interpretations are provided.<\/li>\n<li>Serials: The Special Collections and Archives department accepts volumes of serials (journals, magazines, and publications) depending on the title if its university-related content.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>Collecting Areas<\/h2>\n<p>Our collecting priorities are in subject areas receiving substantial and sustained attention within the University community, those representing ongoing departmental research interests, or those areas that are the focus of interdisciplinary programs. In addition, Special Collections seeks to play a role in the broader research community by building collections in areas not well covered by other repositories. Due to preservation concerns and space constraints, we do not actively collect oversized items, including artwork and\/or three-dimensional objects.<\/p>\n<p><strong><em>Subject areas:<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Education and International Studies<\/li>\n<li>Agriculture and Corporate Extension<\/li>\n<li>African and Middle East Studies<\/li>\n<li>Afro-American Books<\/li>\n<li>General Studies areas of Black Studies<\/li>\n<li>Black Cowboys<\/li>\n<li>Black Cowboys in Texas<\/li>\n<li>Black Farmers<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>Types of materials collected<\/h2>\n<p>Special Collections accepts archival collections that include a broad range of formats and material types including paper documents, photographs, maps, electronic files, and digital records.<\/p>\n<p><strong><em>Physical condition:<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Since Special Collections does not have a dedicated in-house conservation unit, we are unable to accept materials that have significant associated repair and storage costs.<\/p>\n<p><strong><em>Duplicates:<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Due to limitations on storage space, Special Collections does not collect duplicates of items. Exceptions may be made in rare circumstances.<\/p>\n<p><strong><em>Media formats:<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Media preservation concerns and reformatting capabilities influence the record formats we can accept. Decisions of acceptance will be based on file formats and the content of information represented in the files. Media generally collected include:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>DVDs<\/li>\n<li>CDs<\/li>\n<li>Audio cassette tapes<\/li>\n<li>VHS tapes<\/li>\n<li>Photographs*<\/li>\n<li>Negatives*<\/li>\n<li>Slides*<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>*** Photograph collections are selected for acquisition based on accompanying descriptive and technical documentation, the quality of the images, and the relation of the materials to research and instruction.<\/p>\n<p><strong><em>Born-digital materials:<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Materials that are \u201cborn-digital\u201d (created in electronic format) will be considered if they are accessible for research, can be migrated and preserved relatively easily using accepted industry standards and common technologies, and include appropriate metadata. Such materials may be added to the university&#8217;s institutional repository when appropriate.<\/p>\n<h2>Creation of a Special Collection<\/h2>\n<p>A new book collection can be added in two ways: (1) donation and (2) making a proposal with a list of materials to justify the need for this new book collection. The Head Archivist and Library Administration should approve or deny the creation of a new Special Collection.<\/p>\n<h2>Deaccession of a Special Collection<\/h2>\n<p>If a collection is to be removed, the Head Archivist and Library Administration should approve the deaccession of the books. This process includes weeding of book(s) as well to satisfy transparency and book collecting scope needs.<\/p>\n<h2>Scope of Book Collecting Priorities<\/h2>\n<p>The section includes existing books in the collection about African and African American history collected since the beginning of the creation of the Special Collection department. This is the largest book collection in the SCAD covering multiple topics includes education, agriculture, African American military leaders, Blacks in the West, African American Writers, and African American Leaders (historical and political). The collecting scopes includes titles for the following topics: African American in the military, cowboys, Buffalo Soldiers, Prairie View-related community members that write self-published books, Principals and Presidents that write books, and more. For any library patrons seeking to make offer materials for purchasing, please read the <em>Purchasing Materials Policy <\/em>below in the next section.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>\n<h3>Archive Collection<\/h3>\n<p>This is an active book collection that serves as reference materials only relating to Education, Agriculture, African American military leaders, Blacks in the West, African American Writers, and African American Leaders (historical and political). Additionally, this collection consists of books preserved and transported to the Coleman library in 1985. This is an incomplete record of all the Banks library reference books, but there are available for research purposes only.<\/li>\n<li>\n<h3>Blacks in the Military, 1919-2018<\/h3>\n<p>This collection pays tribute to the historical significance of African Americans in the Armed Services alike the Tuskegee Airmen and the Buffalo Soldiers. This collection will remain in the Special Collection for another two years to see if any books will circulate or not. This is not an active collecting scope.<\/li>\n<li>\n<h3>Black Classics<\/h3>\n<p>The collection contains mostly published books about Afro-American History and African American Literature. The addition of purchasing books related to any Prairie View A&amp;M University administrator, faculty, staff member, alumni, and students to highlight the achievements of the Prairie View Community. The Special Collections department is focusing on purchasing book(s) written by any Prairie View A&amp;M University administrator, faculty, staff member, alumni, and students. This collection includes books written on any Prairie View A&amp;M University administrator, faculty, staff member, and alumni individual.<\/li>\n<li>\n<h3>Rare Book Collection, 1450-1958, undated<\/h3>\n<p>The collection presently has rare books which contain topics of the African Diaspora and Slavery Narratives.<\/li>\n<li>\n<h3>Prairie View Master Theses and Dissertations Collection, 1927-2024<\/h3>\n<p>The collection scope consists of undergraduate and graduate thesis books from various academic programs. This collection is ongoing and digitized in Digital Commons.<\/li>\n<li>\n<h3>Black Heritage of the West, 1863-2020<\/h3>\n<p>This collection has another title, the <em>African American Heritage of the West. <\/em>The collection includes the following topics on the Buffalo Soldiers, Black Cowboys, and Trail Rides in Texas. From tales of cowboys and ranch life to insightful discussions on racial issues, this anthology delves into the complexities of Texan heritage. Discover the works of Woolfolk alongside compelling narratives on public health challenges and the evolving landscape of religion in this vibrant region. Each book offers a unique perspective, weaving together history, culture, and contemporary issues that define the soul of Texas.<\/li>\n<li>\n<h3>Limited Edition Club, 1989-2003<\/h3>\n<p>The Limited Editions Club was founded in 1929 by George Macy to publish finely made and finely illustrated limited editions of the classics of literature.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>Donated Book Collections &amp; Scopes<\/h2>\n<p>Any Special Collection received through donation or by the donor of their collected works will be a closed collection once fully processed.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>\n<h3>Robert King<\/h3>\n<p>These books were received as a donation by the author and President George C. Wright in the early 2000s.<\/li>\n<li>\n<h3>T. K. Lawless, 1897-1967<\/h3>\n<p>Lawless was a decorated physician and made many contributions to Prairie View A&amp;M University.<\/li>\n<li>\n<h3>Harold Hyman<\/h3>\n<p>Harold Melvin Hyman was an American historian of the American Civil War and the Reconstruction Era and the William P. Hobby Professor of History at Rice University.<\/li>\n<li>\n<h3>Rev. Lee C. Phillip, 1902-1991<\/h3>\n<p>In 1932, Rev. Phillip began his career as college Chaplain at Prairie View A &amp; M University (PVAMU) in Prairie View, Texas.<\/li>\n<li>\n<h3>Dr. Charles E. Tatum, 1927-2010<\/h3>\n<p>Charles Edward Tatum was a professor for more than 50 years at Prairie View A&amp;M University and Texas Southern University.<\/li>\n<li>\n<h3>Richard Ross Juvenile Justice Book Collection<\/h3>\n<p>The Special Collections department is focusing on purchasing book(s) written by any donors willing to give archival material to Prairie View A&amp;M University. This is a new special collection not fully acquired yet.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>Special Collection Procurement Policy<\/h2>\n<p>The goal of purchasing policy and procedure is to evaluate reasonably priced, high-quality goods and services to end users while preserving organizational, financial and civic accountability.<br \/>\nAll Procurement functions of the University are established to support Prairie View A&amp;M University\u2019s mission and upcoming new strategic plan. This Purchasing policy looks to engage with partners that embody these strategic elements and traditions in maintaining a commitment to preserve African American collections.<\/p>\n<p>The SCAD department uses 3rd party outside vendors like Amazon and Ebay to purchase Special Collection monographs and Rare Books.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Purchasing Limits &amp; Authority Clause:<\/strong><br \/>\nThis section outlines the purchasing limits and guidelines for materials and supplies based on the purchase amount. The Special Collections department is limiting the acceptance of artwork, awards, plaques, etc., due to the limited resources to uphold the long-term maintenance of these items.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Digitization Option for Donors (non-purchasing) Clause:<\/strong><br \/>\nThis non-purchasing option is given to donors who will allow the SCAD department to scan materials either to a restricted access section or publicly on the Digital Commons repository. This option is available for donors who are not ready for full donation and giving up custodial ownership.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Transfer Protocol for PVAMU personnel:<\/strong><br \/>\nFor all Prairie View A&amp;M University\u2019s Alumni, Faulty, Staff and Students, please refer to the \u201cRetention Schedule\u201d available online to keep track of which documents are meant to be transferred to the Archives department. For example, for student organizations, these groups would need a faculty member and\/or supervisor to approve all records or digital files to be transferred to SCAD for digitization.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Visiting Authors Clause:<\/strong><br \/>\nThe SCAD department would like to request all visiting authors to donate a signed copy of their book to the Archives Department or the library will purchase a copy for the SCAD collection.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>**This document is to be evaluated every five years for any changing focuses on collection development of Special Collection books.**<\/p>\n<p>The policy was revised in August 2024 by the SCAD staff of Department Head, Ms. Phyllis Earles, Processing Archivist and Digital Humanities Librarian, Ms. Evelyn Davis, and Archives and Special Collections Librarian, Ms. Idalia Avezuela.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-fullwidth fullwidth-box fusion-builder-row-2 fusion-flex-container has-pattern-background has-mask-background nonhundred-percent-fullwidth non-hundred-percent-height-scrolling\" style=\"--awb-border-radius-top-left:0px;--awb-border-radius-top-right:0px;--awb-border-radius-bottom-right:0px;--awb-border-radius-bottom-left:0px;--awb-flex-wrap:wrap;\" ><div class=\"fusion-builder-row fusion-row fusion-flex-align-items-flex-start fusion-flex-content-wrap\" style=\"max-width:1216.8px;margin-left: calc(-4% \/ 2 );margin-right: calc(-4% \/ 2 );\"><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-1 fusion_builder_column_1_1 1_1 fusion-flex-column\" style=\"--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-width-large:100%;--awb-margin-top-large:0px;--awb-spacing-right-large:1.92%;--awb-margin-bottom-large:20px;--awb-spacing-left-large:1.92%;--awb-width-medium:100%;--awb-order-medium:0;--awb-spacing-right-medium:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-medium:1.92%;--awb-width-small:100%;--awb-order-small:0;--awb-spacing-right-small:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-small:1.92%;\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-column-has-shadow fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column\"><div class=\"fusion-separator fusion-full-width-sep\" style=\"align-self: center;margin-left: auto;margin-right: auto;width:100%;\"><div class=\"fusion-separator-border sep-single sep-solid\" style=\"--awb-height:20px;--awb-amount:20px;--awb-sep-color:#1e7272;border-color:#1e7272;border-top-width:4px;\"><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-widget-area awb-widget-area-element fusion-widget-area-2 fusion-content-widget-area\" style=\"--awb-title-size:18px;--awb-title-color:#333333;--awb-padding:0px 0px 0px 0px;\"><section id=\"text-3\" class=\"fusion-footer-widget-column widget widget_text\" style=\"padding: 10px;background-color: rgba(237,237,237,0.78);border-style: solid;border-color:transparent;border-width:0px;\">\t\t\t<div class=\"textwidget\"><div>\n<h3>Disclaimer<\/h3>\n<p><strong>The library aims to comply with the University Accessibility Guidelines. 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the Prairie View A&amp;M University Libraries\u2019 Collection Development Policy is to ensure that the materials purchased, housed, collected, and maintained in the libraries support the evolving curriculum of Prairie View A&amp;M University. Materials are purchased to support all university academic colleges and departments, and with a range of subject coverage to support available undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral programs. The Library seeks to build and maintain a quality collection by coordinating the active participation of the university community in identifying and acquiring resources. The primary focus of the library collections is on supporting instruction and student and faculty research.<\/p>\n<h2>General Collection Guidelines<\/h2>\n<p>Collection development in all subject areas adheres to the following basic guidelines:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Languages: <\/strong>English is the primary language for materials collected by the John B. Coleman Library. Materials originally published in other languages and translated to English are also collected. Collections of foreign language materials will be added as necessary to support foreign language courses.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Chronological Guidelines: <\/strong>Material is collected in all chronological periods. Generally, the focus of the collection is on the late 20<sup>th<\/sup> century through the However, materials covering earlier time periods are collected to support instruction in several subject areas.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Geographic Guidelines: <\/strong>The primary focus of the collection is on materials pertaining to the United States or the relation of other countries to the United States. Materials that focus on a global or worldview of the subject are also heavily collected. Other areas that are of interest to the collection include Africa, Mexico, the United Kingdom, and China.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Treatment of Subject: <\/strong>The bulk of the material in the collection should be produced for a general adult or academic Some materials, such as juvenile books, may be purchased in support of specific academic departments and courses. In addition, unrevised thesis and dissertation materials from universities other than Prairie View A&amp;M University will not be collected. Materials should primarily support the coursework and research of the faculty and students.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Types of Materials: <\/strong>Monographs and serials in print and electronic form are the basis of the primary collection. Video materials are purchased to support subject instruction as requested, and if such materials meet the criteria of the library. Audio material is primarily collected only in the Music<\/li>\n<li><strong>Date of Publication: <\/strong>The library emphasizes current monographs, with the primary purpose of supporting faculty and student research and coursework. Items more than ten years old are acquired selectively, usually as replacements for classic works, or at the specific request of a student or faculty member. Earlier important works not represented in the collection are purchased on request or need.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Number of Copies: <\/strong>As a general rule, only one copy of an item is currently required. Rare exceptions may be made if it is determined that multiple copies are appropriate.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>Material Selection Process<\/h2>\n<p>The material selection process for the libraries is a collaborative effort between the Collection Development Librarian, the professional librarians acting as subject collection liaisons for each subject or department, and the faculty representative liaison appointed by each department. The library and departmental liaisons work together to suggest materials that should be considered for purchase. The Collection development Librarian reviews the suggestions and forwards the ones that are in line with the collection guidelines and the materials budget on to be purchased. The current list of Liaison Librarians and Subject Assignments can be found at: https:\/\/pvamu.libguides.com\/liaisons<\/p>\n<h2>Electronic Collection Policy<\/h2>\n<p>The Prairie View Libraries have been focusing on providing access to databases and other electronic materials. In 2017, a strategic decision was made to focus collection of monographic material primarily in an e-book format. This provides greater accessibility to all users regardless of physical location. It also allows the libraries to grow the collection while the physical space for materials is diminishing. E-book purchases may be in the form of subscription packages that contain multiple titles on one or multiple subjects or the purchase of individual titles as selected by the subject liaisons.<\/p>\n<h2>Material Not Collected By The Library<\/h2>\n<p>The library does not collect materials in the following formats at this time:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Artwork<\/li>\n<li>Natural or manufactured artifacts<\/li>\n<li>Microfiche\/Microfilm<\/li>\n<li>Unbound maps<\/li>\n<li>Software<\/li>\n<li>Filmstrips<\/li>\n<li>Videocassette<\/li>\n<li>Slides<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Material produced as part of students\u2019 degree completion with the exception of thesis or dissertations.<\/p>\n<h2>Weeding<\/h2>\n<p>Weeding is the removal of materials that are no longer useful or appropriate for the library collection. Liaison librarians make selections for materials to remove from their subject areas. Weeding is a necessary part of the collection development process in order to maintain a current and useful collection and to ensure shelf space for collection growth.<\/p>\n<p>Materials that may be considered for weddings include:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Duplicate copies<\/li>\n<li>Materials that have been superseded by a new edition<\/li>\n<li>Materials with low or no item use<\/li>\n<li>Materials that have information that may be considered out of date<\/li>\n<li>Materials that are damaged or in poor condition<\/li>\n<li>Materials in formats that are considered outdated<\/li>\n<li>Materials that are available in an electronic format<\/li>\n<li>Serial publications that are no longer being<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>Satellite Libraries<\/h2>\n<p>In addition to the John B. Coleman Library, the university has four satellite libraries: the Northwest Houston Center Library. Houston Clinical Center Library, Music Library and Undergraduate Medical Academy Library. All of the electronic resources (e-books, journals, databases) are available and accessible to patrons at all libraries, on campus, and at a distance.<\/p>\n<p>Northwest Houston Center: The librarian assigned to the Northwest Houston Center Library is responsible for collection development for that library. Materials are collected for many disciplines to support the courses taught on that campus.<\/p>\n<p>Music Library: The librarian assigned to the Music Library is responsible for collection development in the subject of music for both the Music Library and the John B. Coleman Library. Sound recordings and music scores are housed in the Music Library. Most monographic materials are housed in the John B. Coleman Library, but the Music Library does house a small collection.<\/p>\n<p>Houston Clinical Center Library: The librarian assigned to the Houston Clinical Center Library is responsible for collection development for that library as well as collection development in the subject of Nursing for the John B. Coleman Library. The print collection for the Houston Clinical Center Library is very small and should be focused on materials requested by the faculty and students. The Houston Clinical Center Library is also supported by the Library\u2019s contract with the HAM-TMC Library, which gives students and faculty in the Nursing program access to the print and electronic resources of that library.<\/p>\n<p>Undergraduate Medical Academy Library: Collection development for the Undergraduate Medical Academy Library is the responsibility of that department, which maintains its own budget.<\/p>\n<h2>Gift Procedures<\/h2>\n<p>The Library follows these procedures to expedite the handling of selected gift materials. These policies and procedures address donations of print, non-print and related gifts of both general and special nature. It does not address the specialized requirements of manuscripts and archives.<\/p>\n<p>The Collection Development Librarian is chiefly responsible for handling gifts of materials for the John B. Coleman Library collection. When gifts are potentially rare, valuable, or include archival or manuscript materials, the Collection Development Librarian notifies the Archives and Special Collections Librarians. The Archives and Special Collections Librarians are responsible for handling and processing donations of manuscript and University collections to the library.<\/p>\n<p>Small donations are considered to be anywhere from 1 to 50 items or approximately 3 boxes. If a donor brings a small donation to the library, they will be directed to the Collection Development Librarian. If small donations are sent through the mail or by some other means, they are to be directed to the Collection Development Librarian.<\/p>\n<p>If a donor wishes to donate a large amount of material to the library, they should first contact the Collection Development Librarian, before bringing the donation to the Library. The Collection Development Librarian will inquire about the nature of the donation: size\/amount, type of material, subject matter, age of material. The Collection Development Librarian will also inform the donor of the Library\u2019s donation policies pertaining to the acceptance and retention of gift donations.<\/p>\n<p>To assist in the evaluation of potential gifts, the Library encourages donors to provide a list of the material, including the title, author, date, and general condition. The Collection Development Librarian first evaluates large gift collections based on the information provided by the donor.<\/p>\n<p>The Associate Director or Director is authorized to accept or reject the donation. If a collection is accepted, arrangements must be made for delivery by the donor. The Collection Development Librarian and the Cataloger will arrange for materials to be processed on a staggered basis as necessary.<\/p>\n<p>Donors will be given a copy of the Gift Form, which the donor will fill out. The Collection Development Librarian will make a copy of the Gift Form for the Library\u2019s records. The donor is responsible for assessing the value of the donation. The library advises potential donors that the library cannot make a monetary appraisal of donated materials, because such an appraisal constitutes a conflict of interest. In addition, the library advises donors that many services exist on the internet that may help them place a value on their donations. The Collection Development librarian, in working with a donor, must advise him or her that the acceptance of the donation does not indicate that any or all of the donation will be added to the library collection, and that any material not added to the collection may be sold to dealers, exchanged, or otherwise disposed of. The Library does <em>not <\/em>agree to return donations not selected by the Library, nor does it agree to add specific items to the collection. Gift donations are given with the understanding that once the material is given to the Library, it is now the property of the Library. The Library does not agree to any special handling, processing, or display of donated materials. If a donor wishes to make certain requests a condition of his or her donation, the donor will be referred to Library Administration to discuss those requests prior to accepting the donation.<\/p>\n<p>The John B. Coleman Library will not add items that are in poor physical condition; offprints of journal articles or book chapters; programs for conferences that list only dates, times, and speakers, but that do not include the papers presented or the abstracts of papers; and other similar materials. Other materials that receive very selective consideration include mass-market paperbacks, and duplicate copies of items already owned by the John B. Coleman Library. Gift<\/p>\n<p>donations are subject to the Library\u2019s General Collection Guidelines. The library considers issues such as preservation, cataloging, and space issues. Materials will be added based on the perceived usefulness and value to the library collection. Materials will not be added to the collection solely because an item is not already in the collection.<\/p>\n<h2>Accessibility<\/h2>\n<p>The Prairie View A&amp;M University Libraries provide alternative format text of the libraries\u2019 holdings to students, faculty, or staff who have special needs. This may be in the form of electronic, large-print, or audio format as needed and may be through the processes of purchasing material or acquiring it through interlibrary loan, depending on the need, availability, and situation.<\/p>\n<p>Revised 10\/2024 by Janet Russo-Wallick, Collection Development Librarian; approved by Interim Director.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-fullwidth fullwidth-box fusion-builder-row-4 fusion-flex-container has-pattern-background has-mask-background nonhundred-percent-fullwidth non-hundred-percent-height-scrolling\" style=\"--awb-border-radius-top-left:0px;--awb-border-radius-top-right:0px;--awb-border-radius-bottom-right:0px;--awb-border-radius-bottom-left:0px;--awb-flex-wrap:wrap;\" ><div class=\"fusion-builder-row fusion-row fusion-flex-align-items-flex-start fusion-flex-content-wrap\" style=\"max-width:1216.8px;margin-left: calc(-4% \/ 2 );margin-right: calc(-4% \/ 2 );\"><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-3 fusion_builder_column_1_1 1_1 fusion-flex-column\" style=\"--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-width-large:100%;--awb-margin-top-large:0px;--awb-spacing-right-large:1.92%;--awb-margin-bottom-large:20px;--awb-spacing-left-large:1.92%;--awb-width-medium:100%;--awb-order-medium:0;--awb-spacing-right-medium:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-medium:1.92%;--awb-width-small:100%;--awb-order-small:0;--awb-spacing-right-small:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-small:1.92%;\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-column-has-shadow fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column\"><div class=\"fusion-separator fusion-full-width-sep\" style=\"align-self: center;margin-left: auto;margin-right: auto;width:100%;\"><div class=\"fusion-separator-border sep-single sep-solid\" style=\"--awb-height:20px;--awb-amount:20px;--awb-sep-color:#1e7272;border-color:#1e7272;border-top-width:4px;\"><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-widget-area awb-widget-area-element fusion-widget-area-4 fusion-content-widget-area\" style=\"--awb-title-size:18px;--awb-title-color:#333333;--awb-padding:0px 0px 0px 0px;\"><section id=\"text-3\" class=\"fusion-footer-widget-column widget widget_text\" style=\"padding: 10px;background-color: rgba(237,237,237,0.78);border-style: solid;border-color:transparent;border-width:0px;\">\t\t\t<div class=\"textwidget\"><div>\n<h3>Disclaimer<\/h3>\n<p><strong>The library aims to comply with the University Accessibility Guidelines. Some resources may link to external platforms. If you ever experience accessibility barriers, please contact the library&#8217;s technical services at <a href=\"mailto:techserv@pvamu.edu\">techserv@pvamu.edu<\/a> for assistance. We are here to help.\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\t\t<div style=\"clear:both;\"><\/div><\/section><section id=\"siteorigin-panels-builder-2\" class=\"fusion-footer-widget-column widget widget_siteorigin-panels-builder\" style=\"border-style: solid;border-color:transparent;border-width:0px;\"><div id=\"pl-w6a0e185a9628c\"  class=\"panel-layout\" ><div id=\"pg-w6a0e185a9628c-0\"  class=\"panel-grid panel-has-style\" ><div class=\"footer panel-row-style panel-row-style-for-w6a0e185a9628c-0\" id=\"foot1\" ><div id=\"pgc-w6a0e185a9628c-0-0\"  class=\"panel-grid-cell\" ><div id=\"panel-w6a0e185a9628c-0-0-0\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_text panel-first-child panel-last-child\" data-index=\"0\" ><h3 class=\"widget-title\">Contact<\/h3>\t\t\t<div class=\"textwidget\"><p><strong>John B. Coleman Library<\/strong><br \/>\nMailing address: P.O. Box 519; MS 1040, Prairie View, Texas 77446<br \/>\nPhysical address: 130 L.W. Minor St, Prairie View, Texas 77446<br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.pvamu.edu\/directions\/\">Campus Parking and Directions<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Phone:<br \/>\nLibrary: <a href=\"tel:9362611500\">(936) 261-1500<\/a><br \/>\nAdministration: <a href=\"tel:9362611519\">(936) 261-1519<\/a><br \/>\nReference: <a href=\"tel:9362611535\">(936) 261- 1535<\/a><br \/>\nCirculation Front Desk: <a href=\"tel:9362611542\">(936) 261-1542<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Fax (Room 104): <a href=\"tel:9362611538\">(936) 261-1538<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Email:<br \/>\nCirculation: <a href=\"mailto:circulation@pvamu.edu\">circulation@pvamu.edu<\/a><br \/>\nReference: <a href=\"mailto:askalibrarian@pvamu.edu\">askalibrarian@pvamu.edu<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div><\/div><div id=\"pgc-w6a0e185a9628c-0-1\"  class=\"panel-grid-cell\" ><div id=\"panel-w6a0e185a9628c-0-1-0\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_text panel-first-child\" data-index=\"1\" ><h3 class=\"widget-title\">Connect<\/h3>\t\t\t<div class=\"textwidget\"><p><a 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data-sow-icon=\"&#xf2bb;\"\n\t\tstyle=\"color: #4f2d83\" ><\/span>\n\t\t\tMy Account\t\t<\/span>\n\t<\/a>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div id=\"pgc-w69ff7b3818e83-0-2\"  class=\"panel-grid-cell\" ><div id=\"panel-w69ff7b3818e83-0-2-0\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_sow-button panel-first-child panel-last-child\" data-index=\"2\" ><div class=\"so-widget-sow-button so-widget-sow-button-atom-4f4c25fd0f70\"><div class=\"ow-button-base ow-button-align-center\">\n\t<a href=\"https:\/\/pvamu.libguides.com\/c.php?g=906034&#038;p=7167691\" class=\"ow-icon-placement-left ow-button-hover\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" \t\t>\n\t\t<span>\n\t\t\t<span class=\"sow-icon-fontawesome sow-far\" data-sow-icon=\"&#xf075;\"\n\t\tstyle=\"color: #4f2d83\" ><\/span>\n\t\t\tChat\t\t<\/span>\n\t<\/a>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-additional-widget-content\"><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-3\"><h3>Purpose<\/h3>\n<p>To ensure the safety of library users, staff, and visitors by maintaining clear, obstruction-free public service areas and walkways.<\/p>\n<h3>Scope<\/h3>\n<p>This policy applies to all library public spaces, including service desks, shared equipment areas, walkways, and emergency exit routes.<\/p>\n<h3>Policy Statement<\/h3>\n<p>All library public service areas and walkways should remain free of obstruction. Personal transportation devices and personal belongings may not be placed in areas that pose a safety risk.<\/p>\n<h3>Prohibited Items<\/h3>\n<p>The following items are not permitted in designated service or walkway areas:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Scooters, bicycles, skateboards<\/li>\n<li>Unattended bags, backpacks, carts, or items that obstruct service points or walkways<\/li>\n<li>University Policy References: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.pvamu.edu\/bsrv\/scooter\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">University Bikes &amp; Wheels Regulations\u00a0<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>Designated Storage<\/h3>\n<p>Users must store prohibited items in approved, designated storage locations (i.e., in bike racks located outside the library, within public seating spaces, etc.). Items left in restricted areas may be relocated to mitigate safety risks.<\/p>\n<h3>Operational Guidance for Staff<\/h3>\n<p>To support a safe environment for everyone, library staff and student employees may enforce this policy as needed, making compliance requests promptly and respectfully.<\/p>\n<h3>Incident Response<\/h3>\n<p>Any injury or fall must be reported immediately to a supervisor and documented through the appropriate <a href=\"https:\/\/www.pvamu.edu\/bsrv\/risk-management\/report-an-incident\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">institutional incident<\/a> (Risk Management) reporting process. Additionally, report the incident to Library Administration.<\/p>\n<h3>Review<\/h3>\n<p>Policy should be reviewed at a minimum every three (3) years or following any safety-related incident.<\/p>\n<h3>Responsible<\/h3>\n<p>Policy owner: Circulation Services<\/p>\n<p>Reviewed and approved by Dean\u2019s Leadership Council<br \/>\nReviewed 2\/18\/2026; Approved 2\/19\/2026<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-fullwidth fullwidth-box fusion-builder-row-6 fusion-flex-container has-pattern-background has-mask-background nonhundred-percent-fullwidth non-hundred-percent-height-scrolling\" style=\"--awb-border-radius-top-left:0px;--awb-border-radius-top-right:0px;--awb-border-radius-bottom-right:0px;--awb-border-radius-bottom-left:0px;--awb-flex-wrap:wrap;\" ><div class=\"fusion-builder-row fusion-row fusion-flex-align-items-flex-start fusion-flex-content-wrap\" style=\"max-width:1216.8px;margin-left: calc(-4% \/ 2 );margin-right: calc(-4% \/ 2 );\"><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-5 fusion_builder_column_1_1 1_1 fusion-flex-column\" style=\"--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-width-large:100%;--awb-margin-top-large:0px;--awb-spacing-right-large:1.92%;--awb-margin-bottom-large:20px;--awb-spacing-left-large:1.92%;--awb-width-medium:100%;--awb-order-medium:0;--awb-spacing-right-medium:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-medium:1.92%;--awb-width-small:100%;--awb-order-small:0;--awb-spacing-right-small:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-small:1.92%;\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-column-has-shadow fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column\"><div class=\"fusion-separator fusion-full-width-sep\" style=\"align-self: center;margin-left: auto;margin-right: auto;width:100%;\"><div class=\"fusion-separator-border sep-single sep-solid\" style=\"--awb-height:20px;--awb-amount:20px;--awb-sep-color:#1e7272;border-color:#1e7272;border-top-width:4px;\"><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-widget-area awb-widget-area-element fusion-widget-area-6 fusion-content-widget-area\" style=\"--awb-title-size:18px;--awb-title-color:#333333;--awb-padding:0px 0px 0px 0px;\"><section id=\"text-3\" class=\"fusion-footer-widget-column widget widget_text\" style=\"padding: 10px;background-color: rgba(237,237,237,0.78);border-style: solid;border-color:transparent;border-width:0px;\">\t\t\t<div class=\"textwidget\"><div>\n<h3>Disclaimer<\/h3>\n<p><strong>The library aims to comply with the University Accessibility Guidelines. Some resources may link to external platforms. If you ever experience accessibility barriers, please contact the library&#8217;s technical services at <a href=\"mailto:techserv@pvamu.edu\">techserv@pvamu.edu<\/a> for assistance. We are here to help.\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\t\t<div style=\"clear:both;\"><\/div><\/section><section id=\"siteorigin-panels-builder-2\" class=\"fusion-footer-widget-column widget widget_siteorigin-panels-builder\" style=\"border-style: solid;border-color:transparent;border-width:0px;\"><div id=\"pl-w6a0e185a9628c\"  class=\"panel-layout\" ><div id=\"pg-w6a0e185a9628c-0\"  class=\"panel-grid panel-has-style\" ><div class=\"footer panel-row-style panel-row-style-for-w6a0e185a9628c-0\" id=\"foot1\" ><div id=\"pgc-w6a0e185a9628c-0-0\"  class=\"panel-grid-cell\" ><div id=\"panel-w6a0e185a9628c-0-0-0\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_text panel-first-child panel-last-child\" data-index=\"0\" ><h3 class=\"widget-title\">Contact<\/h3>\t\t\t<div class=\"textwidget\"><p><strong>John B. Coleman Library<\/strong><br \/>\nMailing address: P.O. Box 519; MS 1040, Prairie View, Texas 77446<br \/>\nPhysical address: 130 L.W. Minor St, Prairie View, Texas 77446<br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.pvamu.edu\/directions\/\">Campus Parking and Directions<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Phone:<br \/>\nLibrary: <a href=\"tel:9362611500\">(936) 261-1500<\/a><br \/>\nAdministration: <a href=\"tel:9362611519\">(936) 261-1519<\/a><br \/>\nReference: <a href=\"tel:9362611535\">(936) 261- 1535<\/a><br \/>\nCirculation Front Desk: <a href=\"tel:9362611542\">(936) 261-1542<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Fax (Room 104): <a href=\"tel:9362611538\">(936) 261-1538<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Email:<br \/>\nCirculation: <a href=\"mailto:circulation@pvamu.edu\">circulation@pvamu.edu<\/a><br \/>\nReference: <a href=\"mailto:askalibrarian@pvamu.edu\">askalibrarian@pvamu.edu<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div><\/div><div id=\"pgc-w6a0e185a9628c-0-1\"  class=\"panel-grid-cell\" ><div id=\"panel-w6a0e185a9628c-0-1-0\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_text panel-first-child\" data-index=\"1\" ><h3 class=\"widget-title\">Connect<\/h3>\t\t\t<div class=\"textwidget\"><p><a 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style=\"--awb-font-size:16px;\"><h3>Room booking:<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>Complying with the University Policy (<a href=\"https:\/\/www.pvamu.edu\/studentengagement\/university-policy\/expressive-activity-on-campus\/\">https:\/\/www.pvamu.edu\/studentengagement\/university-policy\/expressive-activity-on-campus\/<\/a>), all student event organizers will reserve Room 108 from the Office of Student Engagement application PV Pawlink <a href=\"https:\/\/pvpawlink.pvamu.edu\/\">https:\/\/pvpawlink.pvamu.edu\/<\/a><\/li>\n<li>The Library Administrative Coordinator reviews these requests with PV Pawlink and reserves a room for student groups based on<\/li>\n<li>Faculty and staff can reserve the room from the webpage Reserve a Room <a href=\"https:\/\/www.pvamu.edu\/library\/reserve-a-room\/\">https:\/\/www.pvamu.edu\/library\/reserve-a-room\/<\/a> from the library website on a first come, first served basis for departmental events and meetings.<\/li>\n<li>Room reservations cannot be made for courses as an alternative classroom during a regular semester. These reservations will be canceled with a cancellation email notification to the faculty<\/li>\n<li>Faculty, staff, and student groups can reserve recurring events throughout one semester.<\/li>\n<li>Unapproved group events will be asked to leave. Future booking may be affected.<\/li>\n<li>Circulation staff checks in event organizers according to the Room 108 Calendar <a href=\"https:\/\/www.signupgenius.com\/go\/10C0C44A8AD2DA1FEC07-library1%23\/\">https:\/\/www.signupgenius.com\/go\/10C0C44A8AD2DA1FEC07-<\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/www.signupgenius.com\/go\/10C0C44A8AD2DA1FEC07-library1%23\/\">library1#\/<\/a><\/li>\n<li>The Director of the Libraries can cancel the reservation with a cancellation email notification.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>Room Availabilities:<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>Regular semester hours: Monday &#8211; Thursday, 8 a.m. to 10 p.m.; Friday \u2013 Saturday, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.; Sunday, 1 p.m. to 10 p.m.<\/li>\n<li>Intersession hours: Monday \u2013 Friday, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.<\/li>\n<li>Summer session hours: Monday \u2013 Thursday, 8 a.m. to 8 p.m.; Friday \u2013 Saturday, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>Room Amenities:<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>The maximum capacity is 79 seats, according to information provided by the PV Fire Protection Manager at UPD.<\/li>\n<li>The room has a built-in presenter\u2019s desktop, microphone, speaker, and a wall projector.<\/li>\n<li>A presentation clicker and a webcam can be checked out at the circulation desk.<\/li>\n<li>Request audio-visual systems from Mr. John Douglas, Manager of Audio-Visual Services in CITE, via email at jmdouglas@pvamu.edu<br \/>\nat least 5 days before the event.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>Room Use Guidelines:<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>The meeting organizer signs in at the Circulation Desk for the staff to unlock the room.<\/li>\n<li>Ensure the event ends on time and the room is reset by the end of the reservation time.<\/li>\n<li>The room is left the way you find it. All chairs and tables are folded and put aside along the wall.<\/li>\n<li>No Candles and Incense: In conjunction with fire safety regulations.<\/li>\n<li>Money cannot change hands &#8211; nothing can be sold in the room, nor can a fee be charged to attend.<\/li>\n<li>Food\/beverages are allowed in room 108. Be sure to clean up after the event.<\/li>\n<li>The room must be left in order \u2013 trash should be put in garbage bags and taken to the dumpster behind the library.<\/li>\n<li>State law prohibits smoking, including a lighted pipe, cigar, cigarette, tobacco, e-cigarette, or any other type of nicotine delivery device or smoking substance in the library building. University Policy# Smoking <a href=\"https:\/\/www.pvamu.edu\/policies\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/56\/34.05.99.P1.pdf\">https:\/\/www.pvamu.edu\/policies\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/56\/34.05.99.P1.pdf<\/a><\/li>\n<li>Violation of the student conduct\/handbook will be reported.<\/li>\n<li>Library staff will file an incident report if violations occur from the library homepage \u2013 Reserve a Room \u2013 Incident report<br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/pvamu.co1.qualtrics.com\/jfe\/form\/SV_9oY1Q9p4DDa6nMG\">https:\/\/pvamu.co1.qualtrics.com\/jfe\/form\/SV_9oY1Q9p4DDa6nMG<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><div class=\"fusion-title title fusion-title-2 fusion-title-text fusion-title-size-two\" style=\"--awb-text-color:#4f2d83;--awb-margin-top:20px;--awb-margin-top-small:0px;--awb-margin-right-small:0px;--awb-margin-bottom-small:20px;--awb-margin-left-small:0px;--awb-sep-color:#ffd051;--awb-font-size:24px;\"><div class=\"title-sep-container title-sep-container-left fusion-no-large-visibility fusion-no-medium-visibility fusion-no-small-visibility\"><div class=\"title-sep sep-double sep-solid\" style=\"border-color:#ffd051;\"><\/div><\/div><span class=\"awb-title-spacer fusion-no-large-visibility fusion-no-medium-visibility fusion-no-small-visibility\"><\/span><h2 class=\"fusion-title-heading title-heading-left fusion-responsive-typography-calculated\" style=\"margin:0;font-size:1em;--fontSize:24;line-height:1.25;\">Conference Room 508<\/h2><span class=\"awb-title-spacer\"><\/span><div class=\"title-sep-container title-sep-container-right\"><div class=\"title-sep sep-double sep-solid\" style=\"border-color:#ffd051;\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-5\" style=\"--awb-font-size:16px;\"><h3>Room booking:<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>Room 508 is available for faculty and staff only for departmental meetings and training.<\/li>\n<li>Faculty and staff can reserve Event Room 508 from the webpage Reserve a Room <a href=\"https:\/\/www.pvamu.edu\/library\/reserve-a-room\/\">https:\/\/www.pvamu.edu\/library\/reserve-a-room\/<\/a> on the library website on a first come, first served basis.<\/li>\n<li>Room reservations cannot be made for courses as an alternative classroom during a regular These reservations will be canceled with a cancellation email notification to the faculty member.<\/li>\n<li>If the instructor who reserves the room is absent at the event, library staff can cancel the reservation with a cancellation email<\/li>\n<li>The Director of the Libraries can cancel the reservation with a cancellation email notification.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>Room Availabilities:<\/h3>\n<p>Monday \u2013 Friday, 8 m. to 4 p.m.<\/p>\n<h3>Room Amenities:<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>The maximum capacity is 45 seats, according to information provided by the Fire Safely Manager at UPD.<\/li>\n<li>The room has 37 chairs and a long conference<\/li>\n<li>Request audio-visual systems from John Douglas, Manager of Audio-Visual Services in CITE, via email at <a href=\"mailto:jmdouglas@pvamu.edu\">jmdouglas@pvamu.edu<\/a> at least 5 days before the event.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>Room Use Guidelines:<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>The meeting organizer signs in at the Circulation Desk for the staff to unlock the room.<\/li>\n<li>Ensure the event ends on time and the room is reset by the end of the reservation time.<\/li>\n<li>The room is left the way you find If you move the chairs, return them as you found them.<\/li>\n<li>No Candles and Incense: In conjunction with fire safety<\/li>\n<li>Money cannot change hands &#8211; nothing can be sold in the room, nor can a fee be charged to attend.<\/li>\n<li>Food\/beverages are allowed in the room. Be sure to clean up after the event.<\/li>\n<li>The room must be left in order \u2013 trash should be put in garbage bags and taken to the dumpster behind the library.<\/li>\n<li>State law prohibits smoking, including a lighted pipe, cigar, cigarette, tobacco, e-cigarette, or any other type of nicotine delivery device or smoking substance in the library building. University Policy# Smoking <a href=\"https:\/\/www.pvamu.edu\/policies\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/56\/34.05.99.P1.pdf\">https:\/\/www.pvamu.edu\/policies\/wp-<\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pvamu.edu\/policies\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/56\/34.05.99.P1.pdf\">content\/uploads\/sites\/56\/34.05.99.P1.pdf<\/a><\/li>\n<li>Violation of the student conduct\/handbook will be<\/li>\n<li>Library staff will file an incident report if violations occur from the library homepage \u2013 Reserve a Room \u2013 Incident report <a href=\"https:\/\/pvamu.co1.qualtrics.com\/jfe\/form\/SV_9oY1Q9p4DDa6nMG\">https:\/\/pvamu.co1.qualtrics.com\/jfe\/form\/SV_9oY1Q9p4DDa6nMG<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><div class=\"fusion-title title fusion-title-3 fusion-title-text fusion-title-size-two\" style=\"--awb-text-color:#4f2d83;--awb-margin-top:20px;--awb-margin-top-small:0px;--awb-margin-right-small:0px;--awb-margin-bottom-small:20px;--awb-margin-left-small:0px;--awb-sep-color:#ffd051;--awb-font-size:24px;\"><div class=\"title-sep-container title-sep-container-left fusion-no-large-visibility fusion-no-medium-visibility fusion-no-small-visibility\"><div class=\"title-sep sep-double sep-solid\" style=\"border-color:#ffd051;\"><\/div><\/div><span class=\"awb-title-spacer fusion-no-large-visibility fusion-no-medium-visibility fusion-no-small-visibility\"><\/span><h2 class=\"fusion-title-heading title-heading-left fusion-responsive-typography-calculated\" style=\"margin:0;font-size:1em;--fontSize:24;line-height:1.25;\">Research and Instruction Lab 127D<\/h2><span class=\"awb-title-spacer\"><\/span><div class=\"title-sep-container title-sep-container-right\"><div class=\"title-sep sep-double sep-solid\" style=\"border-color:#ffd051;\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-6\" style=\"--awb-font-size:16px;\"><h3>Room booking:<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>RI Lab 127D is mainly for instructional sessions by Research and Instruction Librarians.<\/li>\n<li>The lab can be reserved by faculty and staff for training or presentation when no library instruction is scheduled.<\/li>\n<li>Classes and activities in the lab are to keep the volume down so as not to disturb patrons in the quiet study area in the Periodical Department. Library staff can request that the noise level be lower or risk future booking cancellations.<\/li>\n<li>Faculty and staff can reserve the room from the webpage Reserve a Room on the library website <a href=\"https:\/\/www.pvamu.edu\/library\/departments\/reference-information-services-2\/ri-lab\/\">https:\/\/www.pvamu.edu\/library\/departments\/reference-information-<\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pvamu.edu\/library\/departments\/reference-information-services-2\/ri-lab\/\">services-2\/ri-lab\/<\/a> to request a library instruction class or to request an event held in the RI Lab 127D. Reference and Instruction receive requests by email.<\/li>\n<li>Reference and Instruction Librarians use the 127D Calendar link <a href=\"https:\/\/www.signupgenius.com\/go\/rilab127d\">https:\/\/www.signupgenius.com\/go\/rilab127d<\/a> from the webpage \u201cRI Lab Room 127D.\u201d <a href=\"https:\/\/www.pvamu.edu\/library\/departments\/reference-information-services-2\/ri-lab\/\">https:\/\/www.pvamu.edu\/library\/departments\/reference-information-<\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pvamu.edu\/library\/departments\/reference-information-services-2\/ri-lab\/\">services-2\/ri-lab\/<\/a> to reserve instruction classes and other events following the Room Booking Policy.<\/li>\n<li>Library staff in the circulation and periodical departments can view the RI Lab 127D calendar at <a href=\"https:\/\/www.signupgenius.com\/go\/rilab127d\">https:\/\/www.signupgenius.com\/go\/rilab127d<\/a> to inform patrons.<\/li>\n<li>Instructors and event organizers should sign in at the Reference<\/li>\n<li>Library instructions will take priority over scheduled Reference and Instruction Librarians can cancel previous reservations if needed.<\/li>\n<li>If the faculty or staff member who reserves the room is absent from the event, the event can be canceled.<\/li>\n<li>Librarians on duty can open Room 127D for students to take exams.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>Room Availability:<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>Monday \u2013 Friday, 8 m. to 5 p.m.<\/li>\n<li>Monday \u2013 Thursday, 5 m. to 9 p.m. &#8211; only for reference and instruction classes.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>Room Amenities:<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>The maximum capacity is 92 people, according to information provided by the Fire Safety Manager at UPD.<\/li>\n<li>30 all-in-one desktops with a built-in camera, microphone, and<\/li>\n<li>One instructor\u2019s desktop with A webcam for virtual meetings can be checked out at the circulation desk.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>Room Use Guidelines:<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>The event organizer signs in at the Reference Desk for the reference librarians to unlock the lab.<\/li>\n<li>Ensure the event ends on time and the room is reset by the end of the reservation time.<\/li>\n<li>The room is left the way you find If you move the tables and chairs, return them as you found them.<\/li>\n<li>The room must be left in order \u2013 trash should be put in garbage bags and taken to the dumpster behind the library.<\/li>\n<li>No Candles and Incense: In conjunction with fire safety<\/li>\n<li>Money cannot change hands &#8211; nothing can be sold in the room, nor can a fee be charged to attend.<\/li>\n<li>No food or drink is allowed in the room<\/li>\n<li>No space heater is allowed in the room<\/li>\n<li>State law prohibits smoking, including a lighted pipe, cigar, cigarette, tobacco, e-cigarette, or any other type of nicotine delivery device or smoking substance in the library building. University Policy# Smoking <a href=\"https:\/\/www.pvamu.edu\/policies\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/56\/34.05.99.P1.pdf\">https:\/\/www.pvamu.edu\/policies\/wp-<\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pvamu.edu\/policies\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/56\/34.05.99.P1.pdf\">content\/uploads\/sites\/56\/34.05.99.P1.pdf<\/a><\/li>\n<li>Violation of the student conduct\/handbook will be reported.<\/li>\n<li>Library staff will file an incident report if violations occur from the library homepage \u2013 Reserve a Room \u2013 Incident report <a href=\"https:\/\/pvamu.co1.qualtrics.com\/jfe\/form\/SV_9oY1Q9p4DDa6nMG\">https:\/\/pvamu.co1.qualtrics.com\/jfe\/form\/SV_9oY1Q9p4DDa6nMG<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-fullwidth fullwidth-box fusion-builder-row-8 fusion-flex-container has-pattern-background has-mask-background nonhundred-percent-fullwidth non-hundred-percent-height-scrolling\" style=\"--awb-border-radius-top-left:0px;--awb-border-radius-top-right:0px;--awb-border-radius-bottom-right:0px;--awb-border-radius-bottom-left:0px;--awb-flex-wrap:wrap;\" ><div class=\"fusion-builder-row fusion-row fusion-flex-align-items-flex-start fusion-flex-content-wrap\" style=\"max-width:1216.8px;margin-left: calc(-4% \/ 2 );margin-right: calc(-4% \/ 2 );\"><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-7 fusion_builder_column_1_1 1_1 fusion-flex-column\" style=\"--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-width-large:100%;--awb-margin-top-large:0px;--awb-spacing-right-large:1.92%;--awb-margin-bottom-large:20px;--awb-spacing-left-large:1.92%;--awb-width-medium:100%;--awb-order-medium:0;--awb-spacing-right-medium:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-medium:1.92%;--awb-width-small:100%;--awb-order-small:0;--awb-spacing-right-small:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-small:1.92%;\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-column-has-shadow fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column\"><div class=\"fusion-separator fusion-full-width-sep\" style=\"align-self: center;margin-left: auto;margin-right: auto;width:100%;\"><div class=\"fusion-separator-border sep-single sep-solid\" style=\"--awb-height:20px;--awb-amount:20px;--awb-sep-color:#1e7272;border-color:#1e7272;border-top-width:4px;\"><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-widget-area awb-widget-area-element fusion-widget-area-8 fusion-content-widget-area\" style=\"--awb-title-size:18px;--awb-title-color:#333333;--awb-padding:0px 0px 0px 0px;\"><section id=\"text-3\" class=\"fusion-footer-widget-column widget widget_text\" style=\"padding: 10px;background-color: rgba(237,237,237,0.78);border-style: solid;border-color:transparent;border-width:0px;\">\t\t\t<div class=\"textwidget\"><div>\n<h3>Disclaimer<\/h3>\n<p><strong>The library aims to comply with the University Accessibility Guidelines. Some resources may link to external platforms. If you ever experience accessibility barriers, please contact the library&#8217;s technical services at <a href=\"mailto:techserv@pvamu.edu\">techserv@pvamu.edu<\/a> for assistance. We are here to help.\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\t\t<div style=\"clear:both;\"><\/div><\/section><section id=\"siteorigin-panels-builder-2\" class=\"fusion-footer-widget-column widget widget_siteorigin-panels-builder\" style=\"border-style: solid;border-color:transparent;border-width:0px;\"><div id=\"pl-w6a0e185a9628c\"  class=\"panel-layout\" ><div id=\"pg-w6a0e185a9628c-0\"  class=\"panel-grid panel-has-style\" ><div class=\"footer panel-row-style panel-row-style-for-w6a0e185a9628c-0\" id=\"foot1\" ><div id=\"pgc-w6a0e185a9628c-0-0\"  class=\"panel-grid-cell\" ><div id=\"panel-w6a0e185a9628c-0-0-0\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_text panel-first-child panel-last-child\" data-index=\"0\" ><h3 class=\"widget-title\">Contact<\/h3>\t\t\t<div class=\"textwidget\"><p><strong>John B. Coleman Library<\/strong><br \/>\nMailing address: P.O. Box 519; MS 1040, Prairie View, Texas 77446<br \/>\nPhysical address: 130 L.W. 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Coleman Library is committed to maintaining an environment conducive to study and research in order to fulfill its role of supporting the University\u2019s educational mission. The Library is open to the general public and expects users to conduct themselves in a manner respectful of other library users, staff, materials, and facilities. The Library abides by all pertinent Chapters, Sections, and Appendices of the <u>Prairie View A&amp;M Student<\/u> <u>Handbook, <\/u>related to policies on student conduct, disciplinary proceedings, sanctions, harassment, and disruptive activities.<\/p>\n<p>To ensure a quiet, pleasant, safe, clean, and respectful atmosphere for both library users and staff, the Library has established the following policies regarding the use of its facilities and collections.<\/p>\n<p>The policy shall apply to <strong><em>\u201c<u>all\u201d <\/u><\/em><\/strong><em><u>libra<\/u>ry<u> users and occupants of the <\/u><\/em><em><u>buildin<\/u>g, <\/em>regardless of their affiliation with the University, i.e<em>., students, faculty, staff, or community borrowers<\/em>. The library staff is responsible for administering policies. It is expected that staff request for compliance will be immediately and respectfully honored. Questions or complaints should be addressed to the Director of Library Services or other library administrative staff in Room 207. Depending on the seriousness of the infraction, refusal to comply with policies may result in a request to leave the building<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>refusal of future access to the library<\/li>\n<li>summoning of a security guard and\/or university police<\/li>\n<li>suspension of library privileges<\/li>\n<li>University conduct hearing under the Student Conduct Code<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>Conduct and Building Use Policies:<\/h2>\n<p><strong>Animals: <\/strong>Only guide dogs or companion dogs that assist people with disabilities are allowed in the Library.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Cameras: <\/strong>Use of photographic or video equipment is restricted. Individuals, classes, groups, or organizations desiring to film the Library or its staff, or users must first get permission from the library administration, located on the 2nd floor of the library.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Cell Phones: <\/strong>To preserve a quiet study environment, the Library requires library users to set cell phones and pagers on \u201csilent\u201d signals. Cell phone use is not allowed at the tables in study areas, or in the book stacks, on any floor. If you receive a call or need to make a call, please keep your voice low and move the elevator foyers on each floor, or to the front lobby. However, if complaints regarding excessive noise are reported by other patrons, you will be asked to either move to other locations, end your phone call, or leave the building.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Children: <\/strong>Children cannot be monitored and supervised by library staff. Therefore, children under the age of 14 entering the library must be accompanied and supervised by an adult over the age of 18. Children may not touch library computers or other equipment. Unaccompanied children must produce identification showing they are 14 years old or over. Exceptions will only be made for children participating in University-sponsored activities scheduled to occur in the library. Parents, guardians, and caretakers are responsible for the conduct of their children on library premises and must provide close supervision at all times. In cases where children are not closely supervised or library rules are broken, library staff will ask parents or caretakers to take the children out of the building. Staff my contact University Security concerning unsupervised children.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Computers on the First Floor of the Library: <\/strong>Users must follow all posted Library Computer Use Policies.<\/p>\n<p>Access is limited to searching library resources and the options listed on the screen. No game playing, access to DOS, software installation, personal software, word processing, web authoring, or other productivity software is allowed.<\/p>\n<h2>Disruptive Behavior<\/h2>\n<p><strong>Policy:<\/strong> Complaints of disruptive behavior will be taken seriously, and the offending patron may be asked to leave the building. Behavior that interferes with the appropriate use of the Library, or interrupts the learning process for other patrons, exhibits a disregard for the dignity of others, and will not be tolerated. This includes <u>excessive noise<\/u>, <u>altercations, theft, vandalism, inappropriate sexual<\/u> <u>behavior, and harassment of an<\/u>y<u> kind.<\/u> All such activities should be reported immediately to the Circulation Desk on the First Floor, who will contact Campus Security and\/or the University Police. <u>Emergenc<\/u>y<u> phones<\/u> connected directly to the Circulation Desk are located in study areas on floors two, three and four. Patrons identified as disruptive will be subject to sanction, including possible expulsion from the Library, University disciplinary action, loss of library privileges, and possible prosecution under state law, as stated in the <u>Prairie View A&amp;M Universi<\/u>ty <u>Student Handbook, 2002-2005<\/u>. Noise in the Library is a common cause of complaint. Please be considerate of others. If you can be heard at the next table (or within four feet), you are too loud. Conversations in the foyers, lobbies, halls, or near the Jazzman Cafe, Tutorial Center, or Computer Lab travel to other parts of the Library where other students are trying to concentrate and study. Other \u201d inappropriate\u201d behavior in the Library includes, but is not limited to the following:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Using audible radios, iPods, cellphones or other sound generating devices<\/li>\n<li>Using threatening, intimidating or abusive language<\/li>\n<li>Abusing or intimidating library staff or patrons<\/li>\n<li>Overt signs of substance abuse, including drunkenness<\/li>\n<li>Fighting or other \u201crowdy\u201d behavior<\/li>\n<li>Using bicycles, skateboards, skates, or scooters<\/li>\n<li>Bringing weapons, simulated or real, into the Library<\/li>\n<li>De-facing or de-imaging library<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><strong>Emergency Phones<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>Special telephones have been installed, so that emergencies can be reported as quickly as possible to the Circulation Desk. These \u201cbeige\u201d phones are located near the entrance to each study area on floors 2-4.<\/p>\n<h2>Fire Alarms<\/h2>\n<p>All occupants, including patrons, visitors, and staff should respond to all fire and emergency alarms by immediately exiting the building via the nearest fire exit.<\/p>\n<h2><strong>Food and Drink<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>Eating is not allowed in the John B. Coleman Library. Spilled food and drink are damaging to library collections and equipment, and degrade the overall longevity and comfort of library furnishings. Anyone with food or drink will be asked to please leave and finish eating in the Jazzman Caf\u00e9, or events held in Rooms 108-109, or dispose of them immediately.<\/p>\n<h2><strong>Notifying Patrons<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>The Library will use its public address system to notify individual patrons only when there is a verifiable medical emergency.<\/p>\n<h2>Safety and Security<\/h2>\n<p>The Library\u2019s goal is always to optimize the safety and security of its users and staff. All statues, regulations, and laws governing safety and behavior in a facility of the State of Texas, the Texas A&amp;M University System, and the Prairie View A&amp;M campus, will apply. Emergencies should be reported immediately to Library staff. For additional security and safety, all floors, study areas and book stacks of the John B. Coleman Library are monitored by closed-circuit security cameras and monitors. Victims of or witnesses to disruptive behavior, harassment, or crimes in the library should notify the nearest library staff member immediately, for assistance.<\/p>\n<h2><strong>Signs<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>Signs and announcements may be posted in two places in the John B. Coleman Library: the bulletin boards located on the wall in the foyer hallways near the restrooms on floors 1-3; and the bulletin boards standing on the floor in both the front and side door entrance foyers.<\/p>\n<h2><strong>Smoking<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>Smoking in any part of the John B. Coleman Library is forbidden by law.<\/p>\n<h2>Procedure for Library Disruptions<\/h2>\n<p>Library staff members will take appropriate steps to end disruptions, including requesting identification, and involving Campus Security and\/or University Police, when necessary. Library staff is authorized to request disruptive patrons to discontinue the behavior and to refer the patron to the \u201cwritten\u201d policy on library conduct. If disruptive behavior continues or resumes, staff may then ask the patron to leave, notify Library or Campus Security and University Police for assistance and intervention.<\/p>\n<p>Updated in 2025<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-fullwidth fullwidth-box fusion-builder-row-10 fusion-flex-container has-pattern-background has-mask-background nonhundred-percent-fullwidth non-hundred-percent-height-scrolling\" style=\"--awb-border-radius-top-left:0px;--awb-border-radius-top-right:0px;--awb-border-radius-bottom-right:0px;--awb-border-radius-bottom-left:0px;--awb-flex-wrap:wrap;\" ><div class=\"fusion-builder-row fusion-row fusion-flex-align-items-flex-start fusion-flex-content-wrap\" style=\"max-width:1216.8px;margin-left: calc(-4% \/ 2 );margin-right: calc(-4% \/ 2 );\"><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-9 fusion_builder_column_1_1 1_1 fusion-flex-column\" style=\"--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-width-large:100%;--awb-margin-top-large:0px;--awb-spacing-right-large:1.92%;--awb-margin-bottom-large:20px;--awb-spacing-left-large:1.92%;--awb-width-medium:100%;--awb-order-medium:0;--awb-spacing-right-medium:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-medium:1.92%;--awb-width-small:100%;--awb-order-small:0;--awb-spacing-right-small:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-small:1.92%;\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-column-has-shadow fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column\"><div class=\"fusion-separator fusion-full-width-sep\" style=\"align-self: center;margin-left: auto;margin-right: auto;width:100%;\"><div class=\"fusion-separator-border sep-single sep-solid\" style=\"--awb-height:20px;--awb-amount:20px;--awb-sep-color:#1e7272;border-color:#1e7272;border-top-width:4px;\"><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-widget-area awb-widget-area-element fusion-widget-area-10 fusion-content-widget-area\" style=\"--awb-title-size:18px;--awb-title-color:#333333;--awb-padding:0px 0px 0px 0px;\"><section id=\"text-3\" class=\"fusion-footer-widget-column widget widget_text\" style=\"padding: 10px;background-color: rgba(237,237,237,0.78);border-style: solid;border-color:transparent;border-width:0px;\">\t\t\t<div class=\"textwidget\"><div>\n<h3>Disclaimer<\/h3>\n<p><strong>The library aims to comply with the University Accessibility Guidelines. Some resources may link to external platforms. If you ever experience accessibility barriers, please contact the library&#8217;s technical services at <a href=\"mailto:techserv@pvamu.edu\">techserv@pvamu.edu<\/a> for assistance. We are here to help.\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\t\t<div style=\"clear:both;\"><\/div><\/section><section id=\"siteorigin-panels-builder-2\" class=\"fusion-footer-widget-column widget widget_siteorigin-panels-builder\" style=\"border-style: solid;border-color:transparent;border-width:0px;\"><div id=\"pl-w6a0e185a9628c\"  class=\"panel-layout\" ><div id=\"pg-w6a0e185a9628c-0\"  class=\"panel-grid panel-has-style\" ><div class=\"footer panel-row-style panel-row-style-for-w6a0e185a9628c-0\" id=\"foot1\" ><div id=\"pgc-w6a0e185a9628c-0-0\"  class=\"panel-grid-cell\" ><div id=\"panel-w6a0e185a9628c-0-0-0\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_text panel-first-child panel-last-child\" data-index=\"0\" ><h3 class=\"widget-title\">Contact<\/h3>\t\t\t<div class=\"textwidget\"><p><strong>John B. Coleman Library<\/strong><br \/>\nMailing address: P.O. Box 519; MS 1040, Prairie View, Texas 77446<br \/>\nPhysical address: 130 L.W. 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Students who fail to perform in an acceptable manner may be removed from their work assignment and from the student employment Work-Study and Student Hourly program at any time.<\/p>\n<p>Student workers must read, understand, and adhere to the rules and responsibilities in this policy document. Any student who accepts a student worker position also accepts the responsibility of maintaining professional work standards.<\/p>\n<h2>Breaks\/Mealtime<\/h2>\n<p>Students working more than 4 hours are allowed a 20-minute break without having to sign out. Breaks, such as lunch, of more than 20 minutes are not paid, and workers must sign out.<\/p>\n<h2>Dress Code<\/h2>\n<p>Student employees are required to wear appropriate clothing as set forth in the Student Employment Office (SEO) Student Worker Success Guide at <a href=\"https:\/\/www.pvamu.edu\/hr\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/44\/SEO-SOP-Student-Success-Guide_V4_11-01-19-DA.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">https:\/\/www.pvamu.edu\/hr\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/44\/SEO-SOP-Student-Success-Guide_V4_11-01-19-DA.pdf<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Student employees wearing inappropriate clothing will be asked to leave (sign out) and return in appropriate clothing. Student employees will not be paid for the time they are away.<\/p>\n<h2>Food<\/h2>\n<p>Food and drink should not be consumed at public service stations. The library encourages a positive customer service image. Eating food at public service desks is not good customer service.<\/p>\n<p>Eating is allowed in the John B. Coleman Library; however, spilled food and drink are damaging to computing equipment and will degrade the overall longevity and comfort of library furnishings. Student workers are expected to be responsible and considerate, leaving the work area free of food, drink, and waste. Food and drink should not be consumed at workstations without supervisor approval. Student workers may have their meals in designated areas such as the library staff lounges on the first and fifth floors.<\/p>\n<h2>Headphone\/Earplugs<\/h2>\n<p>Headphones or earplugs are not to be used while on duty. In public-service areas to ensure that they are attentive to our patrons. Pending on the task in a non-public service a student worker can check with their immediate supervisor for written permission. The permission can be revoked in the event the student performance is not satisfactory according to their supervisor\u2019s standards.<\/p>\n<h2>Mandatory Training<\/h2>\n<p>Student workers must register for and complete all state-mandated training required by the university. Students may use work time to take mandated training.<\/p>\n<h2>Name Tags<\/h2>\n<p>Student workers should wear name tags while on duty in public areas of the library. Name tags are available from the Library Administrative Associate \u2013 library room 207 or your immediate supervisor.<\/p>\n<h2>Off Duty<\/h2>\n<p>Off-duty students are not to be in staff areas unless meeting with a supervisor.<\/p>\n<h2>Phone<\/h2>\n<p>Cell phones, personal laptops or tablets are not to be used during work hours unless it&#8217;s an emergency. Student workers should refrain from using cell phones while on duty without the approval of a supervisor.<\/p>\n<p>Cell phone use should be prohibited in public service areas when patron traffic is heavy. Cell phones should be placed silent during work hours.<\/p>\n<p>If a student has a computer that has software that would be useful to perform their library responsibilities, they should notify your immediate supervisor for written approval. The library will provide a computer for job-related tasks.<\/p>\n<h2>Privacy and Confidentiality<\/h2>\n<p>Student workers should perform work assignments seriously and responsibly. Student workers are required to adhere to the following rules and policies regarding the privacy and confidentiality of student and staff records and\/or information:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Any student worker involved in handling student and\/or staff records or confidential information must register for the online FERPA Basics training, in addition to all state-mandated training required by the university.<\/li>\n<li>Student and\/or staff records, in whole or in part, are not to be removed from any university office by student workers unless they are requested to do so by their supervisor in transporting documents from one office to another in a sealed envelope.<\/li>\n<li>Student workers granted access to student or staff record information are accountable for the protection of the information and its contents while in their possession. The student and\/or staff record information protected are any personal sensitive information, such as name and social security number, UIN, student ID, and\/or date of birth.<\/li>\n<li>Student employees shall not discuss personal record information.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Respect the privacy of all students, staff, and faculty and maintain confidentiality of all university records and documents.<\/p>\n<h2>Public Stations<\/h2>\n<p>Studying or doing homework assignments during working hours is not permitted except as approved by the supervisor. Use of laptops or tablets is permitted when studying or doing homework assignments is approved.<\/p>\n<h2>Signing in\/out for work<\/h2>\n<p>Student workers should sign in and sign out using the iPad on the first floor. Supervisors may require additional sign-in\/out procedures.<\/p>\n<h2>Special Needs<\/h2>\n<p>Appropriate accommodation for the special needs of student workers will be handled on a case-by-case basis by the supervisor.<\/p>\n<h2>Student Conduct and Disciplinary Action<\/h2>\n<p>Student workers are subject to the Student Worker Conduct policies and Disciplinary Action guidelines as set forth in the Student Worker Success Guide.<\/p>\n<h2>Time Sheets<\/h2>\n<p>Enter worked time into the system accurately and on time every payroll period. A schedule of pay periods identifying due dates is available on the student employment website <a href=\"https:\/\/www.pvamu.edu\/hr\/student-employment\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">https:\/\/www.pvamu.edu\/hr\/student-employment\/<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Stop working immediately upon reaching the maximum earnings awarded by the Office of Financial Aid on their Federal or Texas Work-Study offer (unless otherwise approved by the hiring department to be switched to a student hourly position). Weekly monitoring of the students\u2019 award is the responsibility of the student. To assist the student in monitoring work-study awards, students must log in to the PV place and review their award to keep track of the remaining unearned award for the semester.<\/p>\n<h2>Work Schedule &amp; Absentee\/Tardiness<\/h2>\n<p>Student workers should be punctual for every work shift. If you are running late, notify the supervisor immediately.<\/p>\n<p>Request time off at least two (2) business days in advance, except in case of an emergency.<\/p>\n<p>Any questions a student worker or supervisor has can be found in the Student Employment Office (SEO) Student Worker Success Guide, pg. 7, section 3.0 FAQS- FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS .<\/p>\n<p>Student workers should notify the supervisor via phone and\/or email, at least thirty (30) minutes in advance or as soon as possible when illness or other circumstances prevent them from reporting to work.<\/p>\n<p>Request time off at least two (2) business days in advance, except in case of an emergency.<\/p>\n<p>Approved Date: 1\/7\/2025<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-fullwidth fullwidth-box fusion-builder-row-13 fusion-flex-container has-pattern-background has-mask-background nonhundred-percent-fullwidth non-hundred-percent-height-scrolling\" style=\"--awb-border-radius-top-left:0px;--awb-border-radius-top-right:0px;--awb-border-radius-bottom-right:0px;--awb-border-radius-bottom-left:0px;--awb-flex-wrap:wrap;\" ><div class=\"fusion-builder-row fusion-row fusion-flex-align-items-flex-start fusion-flex-content-wrap\" style=\"max-width:1216.8px;margin-left: calc(-4% \/ 2 );margin-right: calc(-4% \/ 2 );\"><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-12 fusion_builder_column_1_1 1_1 fusion-flex-column\" style=\"--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-width-large:100%;--awb-margin-top-large:0px;--awb-spacing-right-large:1.92%;--awb-margin-bottom-large:20px;--awb-spacing-left-large:1.92%;--awb-width-medium:100%;--awb-order-medium:0;--awb-spacing-right-medium:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-medium:1.92%;--awb-width-small:100%;--awb-order-small:0;--awb-spacing-right-small:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-small:1.92%;\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-column-has-shadow fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column\"><div class=\"fusion-separator fusion-full-width-sep\" style=\"align-self: center;margin-left: auto;margin-right: auto;width:100%;\"><div class=\"fusion-separator-border sep-single sep-solid\" style=\"--awb-height:20px;--awb-amount:20px;--awb-sep-color:#1e7272;border-color:#1e7272;border-top-width:4px;\"><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-widget-area awb-widget-area-element fusion-widget-area-12 fusion-content-widget-area\" style=\"--awb-title-size:18px;--awb-title-color:#333333;--awb-padding:0px 0px 0px 0px;\"><section id=\"text-3\" class=\"fusion-footer-widget-column widget widget_text\" style=\"padding: 10px;background-color: rgba(237,237,237,0.78);border-style: solid;border-color:transparent;border-width:0px;\">\t\t\t<div class=\"textwidget\"><div>\n<h3>Disclaimer<\/h3>\n<p><strong>The library aims to comply with the University Accessibility Guidelines. Some resources may link to external platforms. If you ever experience accessibility barriers, please contact the library&#8217;s technical services at <a href=\"mailto:techserv@pvamu.edu\">techserv@pvamu.edu<\/a> for assistance. We are here to help.\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\t\t<div style=\"clear:both;\"><\/div><\/section><section id=\"siteorigin-panels-builder-2\" class=\"fusion-footer-widget-column widget widget_siteorigin-panels-builder\" style=\"border-style: solid;border-color:transparent;border-width:0px;\"><div id=\"pl-w6a0e185a9628c\"  class=\"panel-layout\" ><div id=\"pg-w6a0e185a9628c-0\"  class=\"panel-grid panel-has-style\" ><div class=\"footer panel-row-style panel-row-style-for-w6a0e185a9628c-0\" id=\"foot1\" ><div id=\"pgc-w6a0e185a9628c-0-0\"  class=\"panel-grid-cell\" ><div id=\"panel-w6a0e185a9628c-0-0-0\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_text panel-first-child panel-last-child\" data-index=\"0\" ><h3 class=\"widget-title\">Contact<\/h3>\t\t\t<div class=\"textwidget\"><p><strong>John B. Coleman Library<\/strong><br \/>\nMailing address: P.O. Box 519; MS 1040, Prairie View, Texas 77446<br \/>\nPhysical address: 130 L.W. Minor St, Prairie View, Texas 77446<br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.pvamu.edu\/directions\/\">Campus Parking and Directions<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Phone:<br \/>\nLibrary: <a href=\"tel:9362611500\">(936) 261-1500<\/a><br \/>\nAdministration: <a href=\"tel:9362611519\">(936) 261-1519<\/a><br \/>\nReference: <a href=\"tel:9362611535\">(936) 261- 1535<\/a><br \/>\nCirculation Front Desk: <a href=\"tel:9362611542\">(936) 261-1542<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Fax (Room 104): <a href=\"tel:9362611538\">(936) 261-1538<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Email:<br \/>\nCirculation: <a href=\"mailto:circulation@pvamu.edu\">circulation@pvamu.edu<\/a><br \/>\nReference: <a href=\"mailto:askalibrarian@pvamu.edu\">askalibrarian@pvamu.edu<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div><\/div><div id=\"pgc-w6a0e185a9628c-0-1\"  class=\"panel-grid-cell\" ><div id=\"panel-w6a0e185a9628c-0-1-0\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_text panel-first-child\" data-index=\"1\" ><h3 class=\"widget-title\">Connect<\/h3>\t\t\t<div class=\"textwidget\"><p><a 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Humanities<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pvamu.edu\/sa\/departments\/veteranaffairs\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Veteran Affairs Services<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td align=\"left\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/pvamu.libguides.com\/prf.php?id=5cff032e-7285-11ee-8db8-127d3674933b\">Carlene Ussing-Howell, M.L.S.<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"mailto:cjussinghowell@pvamu.edu\">cjussinghowell@pvamu.edu<\/a><\/p>\n<p>936-261-1505<\/td>\n<td align=\"left\">\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pvamu.edu\/business\/\">College of Business<\/a><\/li>\n<li>Transfer Students<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td align=\"left\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/pvamu.libguides.com\/prf.php?id=54b6cc40-2bf6-11ee-8db8-127d3674933b\">Daniel Ryan Gottlieb, M.L.I.S.<\/a> <\/strong><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"mailto:drgottlieb@pvamu.edu\">drgottlieb@pvamu.edu<\/a><\/p>\n<p>936-261-1507<\/td>\n<td align=\"left\">\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.pvamu.edu\/engineering\/\">College of Engineering<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a style=\"font-family: inherit;font-size: inherit\" href=\"http:\/\/www.pvamu.edu\/bcas\/departments\/chemistry\/\">Dept. of Chemistry<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a style=\"font-family: inherit;font-size: inherit\" href=\"http:\/\/www.pvamu.edu\/bcas\/departments\/mathematics\/\">Dept. of Mathematics<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a style=\"font-family: inherit;font-size: inherit\" href=\"http:\/\/www.pvamu.edu\/bcas\/departments\/physics\/\">Dept. of Physics<\/a><\/li>\n<li>Student Athletes &#8211; 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fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column\"><div class=\"fusion-title title fusion-title-4 fusion-title-text fusion-title-size-two\" style=\"--awb-text-color:#4f2d83;--awb-margin-top-small:0px;--awb-margin-right-small:0px;--awb-margin-bottom-small:20px;--awb-margin-left-small:0px;--awb-font-size:30px;\"><div class=\"title-sep-container title-sep-container-left fusion-no-large-visibility fusion-no-medium-visibility fusion-no-small-visibility\"><div class=\"title-sep sep-double sep-solid\" style=\"border-color:#e0dede;\"><\/div><\/div><span class=\"awb-title-spacer fusion-no-large-visibility fusion-no-medium-visibility fusion-no-small-visibility\"><\/span><h2 class=\"fusion-title-heading title-heading-left fusion-responsive-typography-calculated\" style=\"margin:0;font-size:1em;--fontSize:30;line-height:1.25;\">FAQs<\/h2><span class=\"awb-title-spacer\"><\/span><div class=\"title-sep-container title-sep-container-right\"><div class=\"title-sep sep-double sep-solid\" style=\"border-color:#e0dede;\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><style type=\"text\/css\">.fusion-faqs-wrapper #accordian-1 .fusion-panel { border-color:#e0dede; }.fusion-faqs-wrapper #accordian-1 .fusion-panel:hover{ border-color: #e0dede; }.fusion-accordian #accordian-1 .panel-title a .fa-fusion-box:before{ font-size: 13px;width: 13px;}.fusion-accordian #accordian-1 .panel-title a .fa-fusion-box{ color: #ffffff;}.fusion-accordian  #accordian-1 .panel-title a{font-family:\"Roboto\";font-style:normal;font-weight:500;}.fusion-accordian  #accordian-1 .panel-title a:not(:hover){}.fusion-accordian  #accordian-1 .toggle-content{font-family:\"Roboto\";font-style:normal;font-weight:400;}.fusion-accordian #accordian-1 .fa-fusion-box { background-color: #333333 !important;border-color: #333333 !important;}.fusion-accordian #accordian-1 .panel-title a:hover,.fusion-accordian #accordian-1 .panel-title a.hover { color: #1a80b6;}.fusion-faq-shortcode .fusion-accordian #accordian-1 .fusion-toggle-boxed-mode:hover .panel-title a { color: #1a80b6;}.fusion-accordian #accordian-1 .panel-title .active .fa-fusion-box,.fusion-accordian #accordian-1 .panel-title a:hover .fa-fusion-box,.fusion-accordian #accordian-1 .panel-title a.hover .fa-fusion-box { background-color: #1a80b6!important;border-color: #1a80b6!important;}<\/style><div class=\"fusion-faq-shortcode\" style=\"\"><div class=\"fusion-faqs-wrapper\"><div class=\"accordian fusion-accordian\"><div class=\"panel-group \" id=\"accordian-1\"><div class=\"fusion-panel panel-default fusion-faq-post fusion-faq-post-34942 general \"><span class=\"entry-title rich-snippet-hidden\">Where is the staff directory?<\/span><span class=\"vcard rich-snippet-hidden\"><span class=\"fn\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pvamu.edu\/library\/author\/scfan\/\" title=\"Posts by Library Staff\" rel=\"author\">Library Staff<\/a><\/span><\/span><span class=\"updated rich-snippet-hidden\">2026-05-27T13:03:07-05:00<\/span><div class=\"panel-heading\"><h4 id=\"faq_1-34942\" class=\"panel-title toggle\"><a data-toggle=\"collapse\" class=\"collapsed\" data-parent=\"#accordian-1\" data-target=\"#collapse-1-34942\" href=\"#collapse-1-34942\" aria-expanded=\"false\"><div class=\"fusion-toggle-icon-wrapper\"><div class=\"fusion-toggle-icon-wrapper-main\"><div class=\"fusion-toggle-icon-wrapper-sub\"><i class=\"fa-fusion-box active-icon awb-icon-minus\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><i class=\"fa-fusion-box inactive-icon awb-icon-plus\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-toggle-heading\">Where is the staff directory?<\/div><\/a><\/h4><\/div><div id=\"collapse-1-34942\" aria-labelledby=\"faq_1-34942\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse\"><div class=\"panel-body toggle-content post-content\"><p>Click this link <a href=\"https:\/\/www.pvamu.edu\/library\/about-the-library\/library-staff\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">https:\/\/www.pvamu.edu\/library\/about-the-library\/library-staff\/<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-panel panel-default fusion-faq-post fusion-faq-post-34892 general \"><span class=\"entry-title rich-snippet-hidden\">How do I renew a book?<\/span><span class=\"vcard rich-snippet-hidden\"><span class=\"fn\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pvamu.edu\/library\/author\/scfan\/\" title=\"Posts by Library Staff\" rel=\"author\">Library Staff<\/a><\/span><\/span><span class=\"updated rich-snippet-hidden\">2026-05-18T16:11:17-05:00<\/span><div class=\"panel-heading\"><h4 id=\"faq_1-34892\" class=\"panel-title toggle\"><a data-toggle=\"collapse\" class=\"collapsed\" data-parent=\"#accordian-1\" data-target=\"#collapse-1-34892\" href=\"#collapse-1-34892\" aria-expanded=\"false\"><div class=\"fusion-toggle-icon-wrapper\"><div class=\"fusion-toggle-icon-wrapper-main\"><div class=\"fusion-toggle-icon-wrapper-sub\"><i class=\"fa-fusion-box active-icon awb-icon-minus\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><i class=\"fa-fusion-box inactive-icon awb-icon-plus\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-toggle-heading\">How do I renew a book?<\/div><\/a><\/h4><\/div><div id=\"collapse-1-34892\" aria-labelledby=\"faq_1-34892\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse\"><div class=\"panel-body toggle-content post-content\"><p>You can log in to your <a href=\"https:\/\/mypanther-lib.pvamu.edu\/patroninfo\">library account<\/a> to renew it online, call the front desk at (936) 261-1542, or email the circulation staff at circulation@pvamu.edu.<\/p>\n<p>If you are renewing a book borrowed through interlibrary loan, call or email the circulation staff to renew it for you.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-panel panel-default fusion-faq-post fusion-faq-post-34890 general \"><span class=\"entry-title rich-snippet-hidden\">How do I request research or assignment help from a librarian?<\/span><span class=\"vcard rich-snippet-hidden\"><span class=\"fn\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pvamu.edu\/library\/author\/scfan\/\" title=\"Posts by Library Staff\" rel=\"author\">Library Staff<\/a><\/span><\/span><span class=\"updated rich-snippet-hidden\">2026-05-18T16:04:03-05:00<\/span><div class=\"panel-heading\"><h4 id=\"faq_1-34890\" class=\"panel-title toggle\"><a data-toggle=\"collapse\" class=\"collapsed\" data-parent=\"#accordian-1\" data-target=\"#collapse-1-34890\" href=\"#collapse-1-34890\" aria-expanded=\"false\"><div class=\"fusion-toggle-icon-wrapper\"><div class=\"fusion-toggle-icon-wrapper-main\"><div class=\"fusion-toggle-icon-wrapper-sub\"><i class=\"fa-fusion-box active-icon awb-icon-minus\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><i class=\"fa-fusion-box inactive-icon awb-icon-plus\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-toggle-heading\">How do I request research or assignment help from a librarian?<\/div><\/a><\/h4><\/div><div id=\"collapse-1-34890\" aria-labelledby=\"faq_1-34890\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse\"><div class=\"panel-body toggle-content post-content\"><p>Contact a subject librarian by email or phone to make an appointment. Find your subject librarian from this page at <a href=\"https:\/\/pvamu.libguides.com\/liaisons\">https:\/\/pvamu.libguides.com\/liaisons<\/a>. We are here to help you!<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-panel panel-default fusion-faq-post fusion-faq-post-34889 general \"><span class=\"entry-title rich-snippet-hidden\">Can I reserve a study room?<\/span><span class=\"vcard rich-snippet-hidden\"><span class=\"fn\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pvamu.edu\/library\/author\/scfan\/\" title=\"Posts by Library Staff\" rel=\"author\">Library Staff<\/a><\/span><\/span><span class=\"updated rich-snippet-hidden\">2026-05-18T15:52:55-05:00<\/span><div class=\"panel-heading\"><h4 id=\"faq_1-34889\" class=\"panel-title toggle\"><a data-toggle=\"collapse\" class=\"collapsed\" data-parent=\"#accordian-1\" data-target=\"#collapse-1-34889\" href=\"#collapse-1-34889\" aria-expanded=\"false\"><div class=\"fusion-toggle-icon-wrapper\"><div class=\"fusion-toggle-icon-wrapper-main\"><div class=\"fusion-toggle-icon-wrapper-sub\"><i class=\"fa-fusion-box active-icon awb-icon-minus\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><i class=\"fa-fusion-box inactive-icon awb-icon-plus\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-toggle-heading\">Can I reserve a study room?<\/div><\/a><\/h4><\/div><div id=\"collapse-1-34889\" aria-labelledby=\"faq_1-34889\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse\"><div class=\"panel-body toggle-content post-content\"><p>Yes. You can use your PVAMU email to reserve a study room on the second floor from this link at <a href=\"https:\/\/www.pvamu.edu\/library\/reserve-a-room\/\">https:\/\/www.pvamu.edu\/library\/reserve-a-room\/<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-panel panel-default fusion-faq-post fusion-faq-post-34888 general \"><span class=\"entry-title rich-snippet-hidden\">What are the driving directions to the library and how to park on campus?<\/span><span class=\"vcard rich-snippet-hidden\"><span class=\"fn\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pvamu.edu\/library\/author\/scfan\/\" title=\"Posts by Library Staff\" rel=\"author\">Library Staff<\/a><\/span><\/span><span class=\"updated rich-snippet-hidden\">2026-05-18T15:50:03-05:00<\/span><div class=\"panel-heading\"><h4 id=\"faq_1-34888\" class=\"panel-title toggle\"><a data-toggle=\"collapse\" class=\"collapsed\" data-parent=\"#accordian-1\" data-target=\"#collapse-1-34888\" href=\"#collapse-1-34888\" aria-expanded=\"false\"><div class=\"fusion-toggle-icon-wrapper\"><div class=\"fusion-toggle-icon-wrapper-main\"><div class=\"fusion-toggle-icon-wrapper-sub\"><i class=\"fa-fusion-box active-icon awb-icon-minus\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><i class=\"fa-fusion-box inactive-icon awb-icon-plus\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-toggle-heading\">What are the driving directions to the library and how to park on campus?<\/div><\/a><\/h4><\/div><div id=\"collapse-1-34888\" aria-labelledby=\"faq_1-34888\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse\"><div class=\"panel-body toggle-content post-content\"><p>You can find Google map directions and the visitor parking information from this page at <a href=\"https:\/\/www.pvamu.edu\/directions\/\">https:\/\/www.pvamu.edu\/directions\/<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-panel panel-default fusion-faq-post fusion-faq-post-34887 general \"><span class=\"entry-title rich-snippet-hidden\">How do I check out a laptop in the library?<\/span><span class=\"vcard rich-snippet-hidden\"><span class=\"fn\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pvamu.edu\/library\/author\/scfan\/\" title=\"Posts by Library Staff\" rel=\"author\">Library Staff<\/a><\/span><\/span><span class=\"updated rich-snippet-hidden\">2026-05-18T16:12:27-05:00<\/span><div class=\"panel-heading\"><h4 id=\"faq_1-34887\" class=\"panel-title toggle\"><a data-toggle=\"collapse\" class=\"collapsed\" data-parent=\"#accordian-1\" data-target=\"#collapse-1-34887\" href=\"#collapse-1-34887\" aria-expanded=\"false\"><div class=\"fusion-toggle-icon-wrapper\"><div class=\"fusion-toggle-icon-wrapper-main\"><div class=\"fusion-toggle-icon-wrapper-sub\"><i class=\"fa-fusion-box active-icon awb-icon-minus\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><i class=\"fa-fusion-box inactive-icon awb-icon-plus\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-toggle-heading\">How do I check out a laptop in the library?<\/div><\/a><\/h4><\/div><div id=\"collapse-1-34887\" aria-labelledby=\"faq_1-34887\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse\"><div class=\"panel-body toggle-content post-content\"><ol>\n<li>You can check out a Chromebook laptop from the laptop kiosk on the library&#8217;s second and third floors with your student ID card.<\/li>\n<li>You can loan a laptop from the computer lab 210 on the second floor.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-panel panel-default fusion-faq-post fusion-faq-post-34886 general \"><span class=\"entry-title rich-snippet-hidden\">How do I print in the library?<\/span><span class=\"vcard rich-snippet-hidden\"><span class=\"fn\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pvamu.edu\/library\/author\/scfan\/\" title=\"Posts by Library Staff\" rel=\"author\">Library Staff<\/a><\/span><\/span><span class=\"updated rich-snippet-hidden\">2026-05-18T15:35:07-05:00<\/span><div class=\"panel-heading\"><h4 id=\"faq_1-34886\" class=\"panel-title toggle\"><a data-toggle=\"collapse\" class=\"collapsed\" data-parent=\"#accordian-1\" data-target=\"#collapse-1-34886\" href=\"#collapse-1-34886\" aria-expanded=\"false\"><div class=\"fusion-toggle-icon-wrapper\"><div class=\"fusion-toggle-icon-wrapper-main\"><div class=\"fusion-toggle-icon-wrapper-sub\"><i class=\"fa-fusion-box active-icon awb-icon-minus\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><i class=\"fa-fusion-box inactive-icon awb-icon-plus\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-toggle-heading\">How do I print in the library?<\/div><\/a><\/h4><\/div><div id=\"collapse-1-34886\" aria-labelledby=\"faq_1-34886\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse\"><div class=\"panel-body toggle-content post-content\"><p>PVAMU Xerox patron printers are available for printing, scanning, and copying at the John B. Coleman Library: 2 printers in the Reference area, 1st floor; 1 printer in the Periodicals Department, Room 127. More printers are available in Room 210 Computer Lab on the second floor and in the learning commons on the third floor.<\/p>\n<p>You will need: Student ID Card.<\/p>\n<p>Follow the instructions on this page <a href=\"https:\/\/www.pvamu.edu\/library\/laptops-print-scan-copy\/\">https:\/\/www.pvamu.edu\/library\/laptops-print-scan-copy\/<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-panel panel-default fusion-faq-post fusion-faq-post-34885 general \"><span class=\"entry-title rich-snippet-hidden\">What hours will the library be open?<\/span><span class=\"vcard rich-snippet-hidden\"><span class=\"fn\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pvamu.edu\/library\/author\/scfan\/\" title=\"Posts by Library Staff\" rel=\"author\">Library Staff<\/a><\/span><\/span><span class=\"updated rich-snippet-hidden\">2026-05-18T15:10:38-05:00<\/span><div class=\"panel-heading\"><h4 id=\"faq_1-34885\" class=\"panel-title toggle\"><a data-toggle=\"collapse\" class=\"collapsed\" data-parent=\"#accordian-1\" data-target=\"#collapse-1-34885\" href=\"#collapse-1-34885\" aria-expanded=\"false\"><div class=\"fusion-toggle-icon-wrapper\"><div class=\"fusion-toggle-icon-wrapper-main\"><div class=\"fusion-toggle-icon-wrapper-sub\"><i class=\"fa-fusion-box active-icon awb-icon-minus\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><i class=\"fa-fusion-box inactive-icon awb-icon-plus\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-toggle-heading\">What hours will the library be open?<\/div><\/a><\/h4><\/div><div id=\"collapse-1-34885\" aria-labelledby=\"faq_1-34885\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse\"><div class=\"panel-body toggle-content post-content\"><p>Check the library page link here <a href=\"https:\/\/www.pvamu.edu\/library\/about-the-library\/hours-2\/\">https:\/\/www.pvamu.edu\/library\/about-the-library\/hours-2\/<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-22 fusion_builder_column_1_3 1_3 fusion-flex-column\" style=\"--awb-bg-color:#eee6f4;--awb-bg-color-hover:#eee6f4;--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-width-large:33.3333333333%;--awb-margin-top-large:10px;--awb-spacing-right-large:5.76%;--awb-margin-bottom-large:10px;--awb-spacing-left-large:5.76%;--awb-width-medium:100%;--awb-order-medium:0;--awb-spacing-right-medium:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-medium:1.92%;--awb-width-small:100%;--awb-order-small:0;--awb-spacing-right-small:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-small:1.92%;\" data-scroll-devices=\"small-visibility,medium-visibility,large-visibility\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-column-has-shadow fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column\"><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-12\"><h3 style=\"color: #4f2d83;text-align: center\">Today&#8217;s Hours<\/h3>\n<\/div><div id=\"open-status-js\" align=\"center\"><\/div>\n\n\n<script>\n    const now = new Date();\n    const day = now.getDay(); \/\/ 0 (Sun) to 6 (Sat)\n    const display = document.getElementById('open-status-js');\n\n    if (day >= 1 && day <= 4) {\n        \/\/ Monday - Thursday\n        display.innerHTML = \"<p><strong style='color: #4f2d83; font-size: 18px'>Open Today:<br \/>8 a.m. \u2013 9 p.m.<\/strong><\/p>\";\n    } else if (day === 5 || day === 6) {\n        \/\/ Friday - Saturday\n        display.innerHTML = \"<p><strong style='color: #4f2d83; font-size: 18px'>Open Today:<br \/>8 a.m. \u2013 5 p.m.<\/strong><\/p>\";\n    } else if (day === 0) {\n        \/\/ Sunday \n        display.innerHTML = \"<p><strong style='color: #4f2d83; font-size: 18px'>Today: CLOSED<\/strong><\/p>\";\n    }\n<\/script>\n\n\n<style>\n\tp {\n\t\tcolor: #4f2d83;\n\t\tbackground-color: none;\n        font-size: 18px;\n\t}\n\t\n<\/style>\n<div ><a class=\"fusion-button button-3d fusion-button-default-size button-custom fusion-button-default button-1 fusion-button-span-yes fusion-button-span-default-medium fusion-has-button-gradient\" style=\"--awb-padding-top:20px;--awb-padding-right:10px;--awb-padding-bottom:20px;--awb-padding-left:10px;--button_accent_color:#ffffff;--button_accent_hover_color:#ffcd35;--button_border_hover_color:#ffcd35;--button_gradient_top_color:#4f2d83;--button_gradient_bottom_color:#a72cba;--button_gradient_top_color_hover:#1c004f;--button_gradient_bottom_color_hover:#1c004f;--button_font_size:20px;\" target=\"_self\" title=\"view all hours\" aria-label=\"view all hours\" role=\"button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.pvamu.edu\/library\/about-the-library\/hours-2\/\"><i class=\"fa-watch far awb-button__icon awb-button__icon--default button-icon-left\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><span class=\"fusion-button-text awb-button__text awb-button__text--default\">View All Hours<\/span><\/a><\/div><div ><a class=\"fusion-button button-3d fusion-button-default-size button-custom fusion-button-default button-2 fusion-button-span-yes fusion-button-span-default-medium fusion-has-button-gradient\" style=\"--awb-padding-top:20px;--awb-padding-right:10px;--awb-padding-bottom:20px;--awb-padding-left:10px;--button_accent_color:#ffffff;--button_accent_hover_color:#ffcd35;--button_border_hover_color:#ffcd35;--button_gradient_top_color:#4f2d83;--button_gradient_bottom_color:#183a6b;--button_gradient_top_color_hover:#1c004f;--button_gradient_bottom_color_hover:#1c004f;--button_font_size:20px;\" target=\"_self\" title=\"reserve a space\" aria-label=\"reserve a space\" role=\"button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.pvamu.edu\/library\/reserve-a-room\/\"><i class=\"fa-watch far awb-button__icon awb-button__icon--default button-icon-left\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><span class=\"fusion-button-text awb-button__text awb-button__text--default\">Reserve a Space<\/span><\/a><\/div><div class=\"fusion-widget-area awb-widget-area-element fusion-widget-area-16 fusion-content-widget-area\" style=\"--awb-title-size:20px;--awb-title-color:#4f2d83;--awb-padding:0px 20px 0px 20px;\"><style type=\"text\/css\" data-id=\"search-3\">@media (max-width: 979px){#search-3{text-align:center !important;}}<\/style><div id=\"search-3\" class=\"fusion-widget-mobile-align-center fusion-widget-align-center widget widget_search\" style=\"border-style: solid;text-align: center;border-color:transparent;border-width:0px;\"><div class=\"heading\"><h4 class=\"widget-title\">Search the Library Site<\/h4><\/div><div id=\"search-live-998897442\" class=\"search-live floating\"><div class=\"search-live-form\"><form role=\"search\" id=\"search-live-form-998897442\" class=\"search-live-form\" action=\"https:\/\/www.pvamu.edu\/library\/\" method=\"get\"><input id=\"search-live-field-998897442\" name=\"s\" type=\"text\" class=\"search-live-field\" placeholder=\"Search &hellip;\" autocomplete=\"off\" title=\"Search for:\" value=\"\" \/><input type=\"hidden\" name=\"ixsl\" value=\"1\"\/><noscript><button type=\"submit\">Search<\/button><\/noscript><\/form><\/div><div id=\"search-live-results-998897442\" class=\"search-live-results\"><div id=\"search-live-results-content-998897442\" class=\"search-live-results-content\" style=\"\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><script type=\"text\/javascript\">document.addEventListener( \"DOMContentLoaded\", function() {if ( typeof jQuery !== \"undefined\" ) {jQuery(document).ready(function(){jQuery(\"#search-live-field-998897442\").typeWatch( {\n\t\t\t\tcallback: function (value) { ixsl.searchLive('search-live-field-998897442', 'search-live-998897442', 'search-live-998897442 div.search-live-results-content', 'https:\/\/www.pvamu.edu\/library\/wp-admin\/admin-ajax.php', value, {no_results:\"\",dynamic_focus:true}); 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Staff<\/span><\/a><\/h4><\/div><div id=\"9d6c2f059c25eff94\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse \" aria-labelledby=\"toggle_9d6c2f059c25eff94\"><div class=\"panel-body toggle-content fusion-clearfix\">\n<h4><strong>Publishing<\/strong><\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-size: 18px\"><a href=\"https:\/\/pvamu.elsevierpure.com\/\">Scholar Profile<\/a><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-size: 18px\"><a href=\"https:\/\/digitalcommons.pvamu.edu\/\">Digital Commons<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h4><strong>Teaching<\/strong><\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-size: 18px\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pvamu.edu\/library\/library-services\/subject-specialists\/\">Contact a subject specialist librarian<\/a><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-size: 18px\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pvamu.edu\/library\/departments\/reference-information-services\/request-a-research-instruction-class\/\">Request a library instruction for your class<\/a><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-size: 18px\"><a href=\"http:\/\/www.pvamu.edu\/library\/research-instruction-survey\/\">Instruction Evaluation Survey<\/a><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-size: 18px\"><a href=\"https:\/\/pvamu.libguides.com\/?b=g&amp;d=a\">Library Guides<\/a><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-size: 18px\"><a href=\"https:\/\/pvamu.libguides.com\/oer\">Open Educational Resources (OER)<\/a><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-size: 18px\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pvamu.edu\/library\/library-online-workshops-and-presentations\/\">Library online workshops and Presentations: Academic Integrity Class, subject classes, and Tech Tuesday Presentations<\/a><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-size: 18px\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pvamu.edu\/library\/departments\/circulation-dept\/course-reserves\/\">Request a course reserve<\/a><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-size: 18px\"><a href=\"https:\/\/pvamu.libguides.com\/c.php?g=906034&amp;p=6533156\">How to embed articles in eCourses?<\/a><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-size: 18px\"><a href=\"https:\/\/ecourses.pvamu.edu\/courses\/6311\">E-course for Library Research and Instruction<\/a><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-size: 18px\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pvamu.edu\/ciits\/faculty-and-staff\/\">Resources provided by CIITS<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h4><strong>Research<\/strong><\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-size: 18px\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pvamu.edu\/library\/collections\/\">Search Library Collections<\/a><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-size: 18px\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pvamu.edu\/library\/citation-help\/\">Citation tools: RefWorks and more<\/a><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-size: 18px\"><a href=\"https:\/\/pvamu.libguides.com\/az.php\">Databases A to Z<\/a><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-size: 18px\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pvamu.edu\/library\/interlibrary-loan-ill-requesting\/\">Interlibrary Loan<\/a><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-size: 18px\"><a href=\"https:\/\/mypanther-lib.pvamu.edu\/patroninfo\">My Library Account<\/a><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-size: 18px\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pvamu.edu\/library\/suggest-materials\/\">Suggest a purchase<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h4><strong>Contact &amp; Request<\/strong><\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-size: 18px\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pvamu.edu\/library\/library-services\/library-forms\/\">Service Request Forms<\/a><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-size: 18px\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pvamu.edu\/library\/about-the-library\/library-staff\/\">Staff Directory<\/a><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-size: 18px\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pvamu.edu\/library\/reserve-a-room\/\">Reserve a Space<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-panel panel-default panel-c073ea28fe0ed6911 fusion-toggle-no-divider\" style=\"--awb-title-color:#521c78;--awb-content-color:#000000;\"><div class=\"panel-heading\"><h4 class=\"panel-title toggle\" id=\"toggle_c073ea28fe0ed6911\"><a aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"c073ea28fe0ed6911\" role=\"button\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" data-parent=\"#accordion-34885-1\" data-target=\"#c073ea28fe0ed6911\" href=\"#c073ea28fe0ed6911\"><span class=\"fusion-toggle-icon-wrapper\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><i class=\"fa-fusion-box active-icon awb-icon-minus\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><i class=\"fa-fusion-box inactive-icon awb-icon-plus\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/span><span class=\"fusion-toggle-heading\">Information for Students<\/span><\/a><\/h4><\/div><div id=\"c073ea28fe0ed6911\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse \" aria-labelledby=\"toggle_c073ea28fe0ed6911\"><div class=\"panel-body toggle-content fusion-clearfix\">\n<h4><strong>Course Help<\/strong><\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-size: 18px\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pvamu.edu\/library\/library-services\/subject-specialists\/\">Contact a subject specialist librarian<\/a><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-size: 18px\"><a href=\"https:\/\/pvamu.libguides.com\/?b=g&amp;d=a\">Library Guides<\/a><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-size: 18px\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pvamu.edu\/library\/departments\/circulation-dept\/course-reserves\/\">Search for a Course Reserve by Instructor\/Course Number<\/a><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-size: 18px\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pvamu.edu\/library\/library-online-workshops-and-presentations\/\">Library online workshops\/Presentations: Academic Integrity Class, subject classes, and Tech Tuesday Presentations<\/a><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-size: 18px\"><a href=\"https:\/\/ecourses.pvamu.edu\/courses\/6311\">E-course for Library Research and Instruction<\/a><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-size: 18px\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pvamu.edu\/ciits\/students\/\">Learning resources provided by CIITS<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h4><strong>Research<\/strong><\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-size: 18px\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pvamu.edu\/library\/collections\/\">Search Library Collections<\/a><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-size: 18px\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pvamu.edu\/library\/citation-help\/\">Citation tools: RefWorks and more<\/a><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-size: 18px\"><a href=\"https:\/\/pvamu.libguides.com\/az.php\">Databases A to Z<\/a><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-size: 18px\"><a href=\"https:\/\/mypanther-lib.pvamu.edu\/patroninfo\">My Library Account<\/a><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-size: 18px\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pvamu.edu\/library\/interlibrary-loan-ill-requesting\/\">Interlibrary Loan<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h4><strong>Contact &amp; Request<\/strong><\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-size: 18px\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pvamu.edu\/library\/laptops-print-scan-copy\/\">How to print or check out a laptop?<\/a><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-size: 18px\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pvamu.edu\/library\/about-the-library\/library-staff\/\">Staff Directory<\/a><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-size: 18px\"><a href=\"https:\/\/pvamu.libguides.com\/c.php?g=906034&amp;p=7167691\">Ask a Librarian (Chat)<\/a><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-size: 18px\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pvamu.edu\/library\/reserve-a-room\/\">Reserve a Study Room<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-panel panel-default panel-ad6237bafe0f0309d fusion-toggle-no-divider\" style=\"--awb-title-color:#521c78;--awb-content-color:#000000;\"><div class=\"panel-heading\"><h4 class=\"panel-title toggle\" id=\"toggle_ad6237bafe0f0309d\"><a aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"ad6237bafe0f0309d\" role=\"button\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" data-parent=\"#accordion-34885-1\" data-target=\"#ad6237bafe0f0309d\" href=\"#ad6237bafe0f0309d\"><span class=\"fusion-toggle-icon-wrapper\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><i class=\"fa-fusion-box active-icon awb-icon-minus\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><i class=\"fa-fusion-box inactive-icon awb-icon-plus\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/span><span class=\"fusion-toggle-heading\">Information for Visitors<\/span><\/a><\/h4><\/div><div id=\"ad6237bafe0f0309d\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse \" aria-labelledby=\"toggle_ad6237bafe0f0309d\"><div class=\"panel-body toggle-content fusion-clearfix\">\n<h4><strong>Use the Library<\/strong><\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-size: 18px\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pvamu.edu\/library\/about-the-library\/hours-2\/\">Library Hours and Locations<\/a><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-size: 18px\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pvamu.edu\/directions\/\">Directions and Parking<\/a><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-size: 18px\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pvamu.edu\/library\/departments\/circulation-dept\/texshare-2\/\">Using the TexShare Card<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h4><strong>Research<\/strong><\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-size: 18px\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pvamu.edu\/library\/collections\/\">Search Library Collections (use open sources)<\/a><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-size: 18px\"><a href=\"https:\/\/pvamu.libguides.com\/?b=g&amp;d=a\">Library Guides<\/a><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-size: 18px\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pvamu.edu\/library\/citation-help\/\">Citation tools: Zotero and Medley (open sources)<\/a><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-size: 18px\"><a href=\"https:\/\/digitalcommons.pvamu.edu\/\">Digital Commons<\/a><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-size: 18px\"><a href=\"https:\/\/pvamu.libguides.com\/az\/databases?t=35653\">Open Source Databases<\/a><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-size: 18px\"><a href=\"https:\/\/pvamu.libguides.com\/oer\">Open Educational Resources (OER)<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h4><strong>Contact<\/strong><\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-size: 18px\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pvamu.edu\/library\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/48\/gift_form.pdf\">Gift Form<\/a>&#8211; If you want to donate materials to the library, please fill the form. Thank you!<\/li>\n<li style=\"font-size: 18px\"><a href=\"https:\/\/host.nxt.blackbaud.com\/donor-form\/?svcid=tcs&amp;formId=9259e21a-85d4-4ebf-9709-767e4a5d8c03&amp;envid=p-O-qtElbkSkalVDneUfntiQ&amp;zone=usa\">Give to the Library<\/a>&#8211; Please help fund the library. Thank you!<\/li>\n<li style=\"font-size: 18px\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pvamu.edu\/library\/about-the-library\/library-staff\/\">Staff Directory<\/a><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-size: 18px\"><a href=\"https:\/\/pvamu.libguides.com\/c.php?g=906034&amp;p=7167691\">Ask a Librarian (Chat)<\/a><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-size: 18px\"><a href=\"https:\/\/pvamu.co1.qualtrics.com\/jfe\/form\/SV_5pwuytD1PQSzK0l\">How are we doing? 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Some resources may link to external platforms. If you ever experience accessibility barriers, please contact the library&#8217;s technical services at <a href=\"mailto:techserv@pvamu.edu\">techserv@pvamu.edu<\/a> for assistance. We are here to help.\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\t\t<div style=\"clear:both;\"><\/div><\/section><section id=\"siteorigin-panels-builder-2\" class=\"fusion-footer-widget-column widget widget_siteorigin-panels-builder\" style=\"border-style: solid;border-color:transparent;border-width:0px;\"><div id=\"pl-w6a0e185a9628c\"  class=\"panel-layout\" ><div id=\"pg-w6a0e185a9628c-0\"  class=\"panel-grid panel-has-style\" ><div class=\"footer panel-row-style panel-row-style-for-w6a0e185a9628c-0\" id=\"foot1\" ><div id=\"pgc-w6a0e185a9628c-0-0\"  class=\"panel-grid-cell\" ><div id=\"panel-w6a0e185a9628c-0-0-0\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_text panel-first-child panel-last-child\" data-index=\"0\" ><h3 class=\"widget-title\">Contact<\/h3>\t\t\t<div class=\"textwidget\"><p><strong>John B. Coleman Library<\/strong><br \/>\nMailing address: P.O. Box 519; MS 1040, Prairie View, Texas 77446<br \/>\nPhysical address: 130 L.W. 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style=\"--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-width-large:75%;--awb-margin-top-large:0px;--awb-spacing-right-large:2.56%;--awb-margin-bottom-large:20px;--awb-spacing-left-large:2.56%;--awb-width-medium:100%;--awb-order-medium:0;--awb-spacing-right-medium:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-medium:1.92%;--awb-width-small:100%;--awb-order-small:0;--awb-spacing-right-small:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-small:1.92%;\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-column-has-shadow fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column\"><div class=\"fusion-tabs fusion-tabs-1 classic nav-not-justified horizontal-tabs icon-position-left mobile-mode-accordion\" style=\"--awb-title-border-radius-top-left:0px;--awb-title-border-radius-top-right:0px;--awb-title-border-radius-bottom-right:0px;--awb-title-border-radius-bottom-left:0px;--awb-title-font-size:20px;--awb-alignment:start;--awb-inactive-color:#ebeaea;--awb-title-text-color:#4f2d83;--awb-background-color:#ffffff;--awb-border-color:#ebeaea;--awb-active-border-color:#521c78;\"><div class=\"nav\"><ul class=\"nav-tabs\" role=\"tablist\" aria-orientation=\"horizontal\"><li class=\"active\" role=\"presentation\"><a class=\"tab-link\" data-toggle=\"tab\" role=\"tab\" aria-controls=\"tab-d52c0d6a9e774242e1d\" aria-selected=\"true\" tabindex=\"0\" id=\"fusion-tab-d52c0d6a9e774242e1d\" href=\"#tab-d52c0d6a9e774242e1d\"><h3 class=\"fusion-tab-heading\">Quiet Study<\/h3><\/a><\/li><li  role=\"presentation\"><a class=\"tab-link\" data-toggle=\"tab\" role=\"tab\" aria-controls=\"tab-441373233c56a55577f\" aria-selected=\"false\" tabindex=\"-1\" id=\"fusion-tab-441373233c56a55577f\" href=\"#tab-441373233c56a55577f\"><h3 class=\"fusion-tab-heading\">Study Rooms<\/h3><\/a><\/li><li  role=\"presentation\"><a class=\"tab-link\" data-toggle=\"tab\" role=\"tab\" aria-controls=\"tab-bc6a38d6d157101e841\" aria-selected=\"false\" tabindex=\"-1\" id=\"fusion-tab-bc6a38d6d157101e841\" href=\"#tab-bc6a38d6d157101e841\"><h3 class=\"fusion-tab-heading\">Instruction &amp; Computer Labs<\/h3><\/a><\/li><li  role=\"presentation\"><a class=\"tab-link\" data-toggle=\"tab\" role=\"tab\" aria-controls=\"tab-15b304035f37b50c4c3\" aria-selected=\"false\" tabindex=\"-1\" id=\"fusion-tab-15b304035f37b50c4c3\" href=\"#tab-15b304035f37b50c4c3\"><h3 class=\"fusion-tab-heading\">Event Spaces<\/h3><\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/div><div class=\"tab-content\"><div class=\"nav fusion-mobile-tab-nav\"><ul class=\"nav-tabs\" role=\"tablist\" aria-orientation=\"horizontal\"><li class=\"active\" role=\"presentation\"><a class=\"tab-link\" data-toggle=\"tab\" role=\"tab\" aria-controls=\"tab-d52c0d6a9e774242e1d\" aria-selected=\"true\" tabindex=\"0\" id=\"mobile-fusion-tab-d52c0d6a9e774242e1d\" href=\"#tab-d52c0d6a9e774242e1d\"><h3 class=\"fusion-tab-heading\">Quiet Study<\/h3><\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/div><div class=\"tab-pane fade fusion-clearfix in active\" role=\"tabpanel\" tabindex=\"0\" aria-labelledby=\"fusion-tab-d52c0d6a9e774242e1d\" id=\"tab-d52c0d6a9e774242e1d\">\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft\" src=\"https:\/\/www.pvamu.edu\/library\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/48\/reading-room-4x3-1-scaled.jpg\" alt=\"Study room\" width=\"250\" \/><br \/>\nQuiet corners, reading areas, and individual seating for focused work are available in the Periodical Department and the Reading Room on the first floor.<\/p>\n<\/div><div class=\"nav fusion-mobile-tab-nav\"><ul class=\"nav-tabs\" role=\"tablist\" aria-orientation=\"horizontal\"><li  role=\"presentation\"><a class=\"tab-link\" data-toggle=\"tab\" role=\"tab\" aria-controls=\"tab-441373233c56a55577f\" aria-selected=\"false\" tabindex=\"-1\" id=\"mobile-fusion-tab-441373233c56a55577f\" href=\"#tab-441373233c56a55577f\"><h3 class=\"fusion-tab-heading\">Study Rooms<\/h3><\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/div><div class=\"tab-pane fade fusion-clearfix\" role=\"tabpanel\" tabindex=\"0\" aria-labelledby=\"fusion-tab-441373233c56a55577f\" id=\"tab-441373233c56a55577f\">\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft\" src=\"https:\/\/www.pvamu.edu\/library\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/48\/Study-room4x3.jpg\" alt=\"Study room\" width=\"250\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Five Individual Study Rooms (205A &#8211; E) on the second floor are available for reservation.<\/p>\n<p>Reserve a Study Room from this link <a href=\"https:\/\/www.pvamu.edu\/library\/reserve-a-room\/\">https:\/\/www.pvamu.edu\/library\/reserve-a-room\/<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Reservation length:\u00a0Standard blocks of 1 hour, with the ability to book up to 4 consecutive hours maximum<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft\" src=\"https:\/\/www.pvamu.edu\/library\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/48\/Third-floor4x3-scaled.jpg\" alt=\"study area on the third floor\" width=\"250\" \/>Group study areas are available on the third floor.<\/p>\n<\/div><div class=\"nav fusion-mobile-tab-nav\"><ul class=\"nav-tabs\" role=\"tablist\" aria-orientation=\"horizontal\"><li  role=\"presentation\"><a class=\"tab-link\" data-toggle=\"tab\" role=\"tab\" aria-controls=\"tab-bc6a38d6d157101e841\" aria-selected=\"false\" tabindex=\"-1\" id=\"mobile-fusion-tab-bc6a38d6d157101e841\" href=\"#tab-bc6a38d6d157101e841\"><h3 class=\"fusion-tab-heading\">Instruction &amp; Computer Labs<\/h3><\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/div><div class=\"tab-pane fade fusion-clearfix\" role=\"tabpanel\" tabindex=\"0\" aria-labelledby=\"fusion-tab-bc6a38d6d157101e841\" id=\"tab-bc6a38d6d157101e841\">\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft\" src=\"https:\/\/www.pvamu.edu\/library\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/48\/Room-127D-4x3-1.jpg\" alt=\"Computer lab\" width=\"250\" \/><br \/>\n<strong>Research &amp; Instruction Lab (RI Lab 127D)<\/strong>, located in the Periodical Department on the first floor:<\/p>\n<p>30 Dell desktops and one instructor desktop<\/p>\n<p>Faculty can request an instructional session\u00a0<span style=\"margin: 0px;padding: 0px\">with Reference &amp; Instruction Librarians by\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/pvamu.co1.qualtrics.com\/jfe\/form\/SV_djswSk8nkd1B5ch\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">submitting a class request.<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n<p>Staff and faculty can request to use the lab for training or presentations. <a href=\"https:\/\/pvamu.co1.qualtrics.com\/jfe\/form\/SV_ahohqgIHzh2Zf13\">Submit a request<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Read the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.pvamu.edu\/library\/reserve-a-room\/ri-lab-127d-booking-and-room-use-policies\/\">RI Lab room use policy<\/a><span style=\"margin: 0px;padding: 0px\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pvamu.edu\/library\/reserve-a-room\/ri-lab-127d-booking-and-room-use-policies\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">,<\/a> <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.signupgenius.com\/go\/rilab127d#\/\">RI Lab Calendar\u00a0<\/a><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft\" src=\"https:\/\/www.pvamu.edu\/library\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/48\/Computer-lab210small-scaled.jpg\" alt=\"Computer lab\" width=\"250\" \/><strong>Computer Lab 210<\/strong> on the second floor opens from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Monday &#8211; Friday.<\/p>\n<\/div><div class=\"nav fusion-mobile-tab-nav\"><ul class=\"nav-tabs\" role=\"tablist\" aria-orientation=\"horizontal\"><li  role=\"presentation\"><a class=\"tab-link\" data-toggle=\"tab\" role=\"tab\" aria-controls=\"tab-15b304035f37b50c4c3\" aria-selected=\"false\" tabindex=\"-1\" id=\"mobile-fusion-tab-15b304035f37b50c4c3\" href=\"#tab-15b304035f37b50c4c3\"><h3 class=\"fusion-tab-heading\">Event Spaces<\/h3><\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/div><div class=\"tab-pane fade fusion-clearfix\" role=\"tabpanel\" tabindex=\"0\" aria-labelledby=\"fusion-tab-15b304035f37b50c4c3\" id=\"tab-15b304035f37b50c4c3\">\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft\" src=\"https:\/\/www.pvamu.edu\/library\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/48\/Room-108-4x3-1.jpg\" alt=\"event room 108\" width=\"250\" \/>Event Room 108 is available for faculty and staff to make reservations. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.signupgenius.com\/go\/10C0C44A8AD2DA1FEC07-library1#\/\">Reserve Room 108 now.<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Student groups should register events through PVPAWLINK at:\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/pvpawlink.pvamu.edu\/\">https:\/\/pvpawlink.pvamu.edu\/<\/a> following\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.pvamu.edu\/studentengagement\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/178\/2021\/10\/COVID-TF-PVPawlink.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">the instruction.<\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.signupgenius.com\/go\/10C0C44A8AD2DA1FEC07-library1#\/\">Room 108 Calendar<\/a><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft\" src=\"https:\/\/www.pvamu.edu\/library\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/48\/Room-508-4x3-1.jpg\" alt=\"Conference Room 508\" width=\"250\" \/><br \/>\nConference Room 508 is available for faculty and staff only.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.signupgenius.com\/go\/10C0C44A8AD2DA1FEC07-conference4#\/\">Reserve Room 508<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-29 fusion_builder_column_1_4 1_4 fusion-flex-column\" style=\"--awb-bg-color:#eee6f4;--awb-bg-color-hover:#eee6f4;--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-width-large:25%;--awb-margin-top-large:10px;--awb-spacing-right-large:7.68%;--awb-margin-bottom-large:10px;--awb-spacing-left-large:7.68%;--awb-width-medium:100%;--awb-order-medium:0;--awb-spacing-right-medium:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-medium:1.92%;--awb-width-small:100%;--awb-order-small:0;--awb-spacing-right-small:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-small:1.92%;\" data-scroll-devices=\"small-visibility,medium-visibility,large-visibility\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-column-has-shadow fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column\"><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-15\"><h3 style=\"color: #4f2d83;text-align: center\">Today&#8217;s Hours<\/h3>\n<\/div><div id=\"open-status-js\" align=\"center\"><\/div>\n\n\n<script>\n    const now = new Date();\n    const day = now.getDay(); \/\/ 0 (Sun) to 6 (Sat)\n    const display = document.getElementById('open-status-js');\n\n    if (day >= 1 && day <= 4) {\n        \/\/ Monday - Thursday\n        display.innerHTML = \"<p><strong style='color: #4f2d83; font-size: 18px'>Open Today:<br \/>8 a.m. \u2013 9 p.m.<\/strong><\/p>\";\n    } else if (day === 5 || day === 6) {\n        \/\/ Friday - Saturday\n        display.innerHTML = \"<p><strong style='color: #4f2d83; font-size: 18px'>Open Today:<br \/>8 a.m. \u2013 5 p.m.<\/strong><\/p>\";\n    } else if (day === 0) {\n        \/\/ Sunday \n        display.innerHTML = \"<p><strong style='color: #4f2d83; font-size: 18px'>Today: CLOSED<\/strong><\/p>\";\n    }\n<\/script>\n\n\n<style>\n\tp {\n\t\tcolor: #4f2d83;\n\t\tbackground-color: none;\n        font-size: 18px;\n\t}\n\t\n<\/style>\n<div ><a class=\"fusion-button button-3d fusion-button-default-size button-custom fusion-button-default button-3 fusion-button-span-yes fusion-button-span-default-medium fusion-has-button-gradient\" style=\"--awb-padding-top:20px;--awb-padding-right:10px;--awb-padding-bottom:20px;--awb-padding-left:10px;--button_accent_color:#ffffff;--button_accent_hover_color:#ffcd35;--button_border_hover_color:#ffcd35;--button_gradient_top_color:#4f2d83;--button_gradient_bottom_color:#a72cba;--button_gradient_top_color_hover:#1c004f;--button_gradient_bottom_color_hover:#1c004f;--button_font_size:20px;\" target=\"_self\" title=\"view all hours\" aria-label=\"view all hours\" role=\"button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.pvamu.edu\/library\/about-the-library\/hours-2\/\"><i class=\"fa-watch far awb-button__icon awb-button__icon--default button-icon-left\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><span class=\"fusion-button-text awb-button__text awb-button__text--default\">View All Hours<\/span><\/a><\/div><div ><a class=\"fusion-button button-flat fusion-button-default-size button-custom fusion-button-default button-4 fusion-button-span-yes fusion-button-span-default-medium fusion-button-default-type\" style=\"--button_accent_color:#efec28;--button_accent_hover_color:#ffcd35;--button_border_hover_color:#ffcd35;--button_gradient_top_color:#4f2582;--button_gradient_bottom_color:#4f2582;--button_gradient_top_color_hover:#1c004f;--button_gradient_bottom_color_hover:#1c004f;--button_font_size:20px;\" target=\"_self\" title=\"reserve a space\" aria-label=\"reserve a space\" href=\"https:\/\/www.pvamu.edu\/library\/reserve-a-room\/\"><i class=\"fa-calendar-alt far awb-button__icon awb-button__icon--default button-icon-left\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><span class=\"fusion-button-text awb-button__text awb-button__text--default\">Reserve a Space<\/span><\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-fullwidth fullwidth-box fusion-builder-row-27 fusion-flex-container has-pattern-background has-mask-background nonhundred-percent-fullwidth non-hundred-percent-height-scrolling\" style=\"--awb-border-radius-top-left:0px;--awb-border-radius-top-right:0px;--awb-border-radius-bottom-right:0px;--awb-border-radius-bottom-left:0px;--awb-flex-wrap:wrap;\" ><div class=\"fusion-builder-row fusion-row fusion-flex-align-items-flex-start fusion-flex-content-wrap\" style=\"max-width:1216.8px;margin-left: calc(-4% \/ 2 );margin-right: calc(-4% \/ 2 );\"><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-30 fusion_builder_column_1_1 1_1 fusion-flex-column\" style=\"--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-width-large:100%;--awb-margin-top-large:0px;--awb-spacing-right-large:1.92%;--awb-margin-bottom-large:20px;--awb-spacing-left-large:1.92%;--awb-width-medium:100%;--awb-order-medium:0;--awb-spacing-right-medium:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-medium:1.92%;--awb-width-small:100%;--awb-order-small:0;--awb-spacing-right-small:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-small:1.92%;\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-column-has-shadow fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column\"><div class=\"fusion-title title fusion-title-6 fusion-title-text fusion-title-size-two\" style=\"--awb-text-color:#4f2d83;--awb-margin-top-small:0px;--awb-margin-right-small:0px;--awb-margin-bottom-small:20px;--awb-margin-left-small:0px;--awb-sep-color:#bb71d6;--awb-font-size:28px;\"><div class=\"title-sep-container title-sep-container-left fusion-no-large-visibility fusion-no-medium-visibility fusion-no-small-visibility\"><div class=\"title-sep sep-double sep-solid\" style=\"border-color:#bb71d6;\"><\/div><\/div><span class=\"awb-title-spacer fusion-no-large-visibility fusion-no-medium-visibility fusion-no-small-visibility\"><\/span><h2 class=\"fusion-title-heading title-heading-left fusion-responsive-typography-calculated\" style=\"margin:0;font-size:1em;--fontSize:28;line-height:1.25;\">Floor Map<\/h2><span class=\"awb-title-spacer\"><\/span><div class=\"title-sep-container title-sep-container-right\"><div class=\"title-sep sep-double sep-solid\" style=\"border-color:#bb71d6;\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-tabs fusion-tabs-2 classic vertical-tabs icon-position-left mobile-mode-accordion\" style=\"--awb-title-border-radius-top-left:0px;--awb-title-border-radius-top-right:0px;--awb-title-border-radius-bottom-right:0px;--awb-title-border-radius-bottom-left:0px;--awb-title-font-size:20px;--awb-alignment:start;--awb-inactive-color:#ebeaea;--awb-background-color:#ffffff;--awb-border-color:#ebeaea;--awb-active-border-color:#521c78;\"><div class=\"nav\"><ul class=\"nav-tabs\" role=\"tablist\" aria-orientation=\"vertical\"><li class=\"active\" role=\"presentation\"><a class=\"tab-link\" data-toggle=\"tab\" role=\"tab\" aria-controls=\"tab-627a9a472cde1fc9330\" aria-selected=\"true\" tabindex=\"0\" id=\"fusion-tab-627a9a472cde1fc9330\" href=\"#tab-627a9a472cde1fc9330\"><h3 class=\"fusion-tab-heading\">1st Floor<\/h3><\/a><\/li><li  role=\"presentation\"><a class=\"tab-link\" data-toggle=\"tab\" role=\"tab\" aria-controls=\"tab-9ec382dab2dd9374365\" aria-selected=\"false\" tabindex=\"-1\" id=\"fusion-tab-9ec382dab2dd9374365\" href=\"#tab-9ec382dab2dd9374365\"><h3 class=\"fusion-tab-heading\">2nd Floor<\/h3><\/a><\/li><li  role=\"presentation\"><a class=\"tab-link\" data-toggle=\"tab\" role=\"tab\" aria-controls=\"tab-758c21cd6eae49c5502\" aria-selected=\"false\" tabindex=\"-1\" id=\"fusion-tab-758c21cd6eae49c5502\" href=\"#tab-758c21cd6eae49c5502\"><h3 class=\"fusion-tab-heading\">3rd Floor<\/h3><\/a><\/li><li  role=\"presentation\"><a class=\"tab-link\" data-toggle=\"tab\" role=\"tab\" aria-controls=\"tab-a05a93593186d7ce519\" aria-selected=\"false\" tabindex=\"-1\" id=\"fusion-tab-a05a93593186d7ce519\" href=\"#tab-a05a93593186d7ce519\"><h3 class=\"fusion-tab-heading\">4th Floor<\/h3><\/a><\/li><li  role=\"presentation\"><a class=\"tab-link\" data-toggle=\"tab\" role=\"tab\" aria-controls=\"tab-2cf3c904bc0a35114ed\" aria-selected=\"false\" tabindex=\"-1\" id=\"fusion-tab-2cf3c904bc0a35114ed\" href=\"#tab-2cf3c904bc0a35114ed\"><h3 class=\"fusion-tab-heading\">5th Floor<\/h3><\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/div><div class=\"tab-content\"><div class=\"nav fusion-mobile-tab-nav\"><ul class=\"nav-tabs\" role=\"tablist\" aria-orientation=\"vertical\"><li class=\"active\" role=\"presentation\"><a class=\"tab-link\" data-toggle=\"tab\" role=\"tab\" aria-controls=\"tab-627a9a472cde1fc9330\" aria-selected=\"true\" tabindex=\"0\" id=\"mobile-fusion-tab-627a9a472cde1fc9330\" href=\"#tab-627a9a472cde1fc9330\"><h3 class=\"fusion-tab-heading\">1st Floor<\/h3><\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/div><div class=\"tab-pane fade fusion-clearfix in active\" role=\"tabpanel\" tabindex=\"0\" aria-labelledby=\"fusion-tab-627a9a472cde1fc9330\" id=\"tab-627a9a472cde1fc9330\">\n<table>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<th style=\"font-size: 18px\">Room no.<\/th>\n<th style=\"font-size: 18px\">Unit<\/th>\n<th style=\"font-size: 18px\">Contact<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"font-size: 18px\">104<\/td>\n<td style=\"font-size: 18px\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pvamu.edu\/library\/departments\/circulation-dept\/\">Circulation Services<\/a><\/td>\n<td style=\"font-size: 18px\">(936) 261-1542, ciculation@pvamu.edu<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"font-size: 18px\">100<\/td>\n<td style=\"font-size: 18px\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pvamu.edu\/library\/departments\/reference-information-services\/\">Reference &amp; Information Services<\/a><\/td>\n<td style=\"font-size: 18px\">(936) 261-1535, askalibrarian@pvamu.edu<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"font-size: 18px\">108<\/td>\n<td style=\"font-size: 18px\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pvamu.edu\/library\/reserve-a-room\/\">Event Room<\/a><\/td>\n<td style=\"font-size: 18px\">(936) 261-1542, circulation@pvamu.edu<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"font-size: 18px\">111<\/td>\n<td style=\"font-size: 18px\"><a href=\"https:\/\/digitalcommons.pvamu.edu\/\">Digitizing Services<\/a><\/td>\n<td style=\"font-size: 18px\">(936) 261-1517, hvkoshy@pvamu.edu<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"font-size: 18px\">127<\/td>\n<td style=\"font-size: 18px\">Periodical Department<\/td>\n<td style=\"font-size: 18px\">(936) 261-1528, jsrusso@pvamu.edu<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"font-size: 18px\">127D<\/td>\n<td style=\"font-size: 18px\"><a href=\"http:\/\/www.pvamu.edu\/library\/reference-information-services\/ri-lab\/\">Research &amp; Instruction Lab<\/a><\/td>\n<td style=\"font-size: 18px\">(936) 261-1535, askalibrarian@pvamu.edu<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><\/td>\n<td style=\"font-size: 18px\">Reading Room<\/td>\n<td style=\"font-size: 18px\">(936) 261-1542, ciculation@pvamu.edu<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><\/td>\n<td style=\"font-size: 18px\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pvamu.edu\/library\/laptops-print-scan-copy\/\">Public computers, scanner, &amp; Printers<\/a><\/td>\n<td style=\"font-size: 18px\">(936) 261-1542, ciculation@pvamu.edu<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><\/td>\n<td style=\"font-size: 18px\"><a href=\"https:\/\/pvamu.sodexomyway.com\/en-us\/locations\/dunkin-\">Dunkin Coffee &amp; Bakery<\/a><\/td>\n<td><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><\/td>\n<td style=\"font-size: 18px\">Vending Machines (stationary, snacks, &amp; drinks)<\/td>\n<td><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div><div class=\"nav fusion-mobile-tab-nav\"><ul class=\"nav-tabs\" role=\"tablist\" aria-orientation=\"vertical\"><li  role=\"presentation\"><a class=\"tab-link\" data-toggle=\"tab\" role=\"tab\" aria-controls=\"tab-9ec382dab2dd9374365\" aria-selected=\"false\" tabindex=\"-1\" id=\"mobile-fusion-tab-9ec382dab2dd9374365\" href=\"#tab-9ec382dab2dd9374365\"><h3 class=\"fusion-tab-heading\">2nd Floor<\/h3><\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/div><div class=\"tab-pane fade fusion-clearfix\" role=\"tabpanel\" tabindex=\"0\" aria-labelledby=\"fusion-tab-9ec382dab2dd9374365\" id=\"tab-9ec382dab2dd9374365\">\n<table>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<th style=\"font-size: 18px\">Room no.<\/th>\n<th style=\"font-size: 18px\">Unit<\/th>\n<th style=\"font-size: 18px\">Contact<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"font-size: 18px\">205 A-E<\/td>\n<td style=\"font-size: 18px\">Study Rooms &#8211; <a href=\"https:\/\/www.pvamu.edu\/library\/reserve-a-room\/\">Reserve<\/a><\/td>\n<td style=\"font-size: 18px\">(936) 261-1542, circulation@pvamu.edu<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"font-size: 18px\">207<\/td>\n<td style=\"font-size: 18px\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pvamu.edu\/library\/departments\/library-administration-2\/\">Library Administration<\/a><\/td>\n<td style=\"font-size: 18px\">(936) 261-1519<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"font-size: 18px\">209<\/td>\n<td style=\"font-size: 18px\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pvamu.edu\/student-success\/sass\/about-center-for-writing-and-public-discourse\/\">The Writing Center<\/a><\/td>\n<td style=\"font-size: 18px\">(936) 261-3724, writingcenter@pvamu.edu<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"font-size: 18px\">210<\/td>\n<td style=\"font-size: 18px\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pvamu.edu\/cite\/\">Center for Information Technology Excellence (CITE<\/a>)<\/td>\n<td style=\"font-size: 18px\">(936) 261-2525, servicedesk@pvamu.edu<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"font-size: 18px\"><\/td>\n<td style=\"font-size: 18px\">Stacks<\/td>\n<td style=\"font-size: 18px\"><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"font-size: 18px\"><\/td>\n<td style=\"font-size: 18px\">Laptop Kiosk, Computers, &amp; Printers<\/td>\n<td style=\"font-size: 18px\"><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div><div class=\"nav fusion-mobile-tab-nav\"><ul class=\"nav-tabs\" role=\"tablist\" aria-orientation=\"vertical\"><li  role=\"presentation\"><a class=\"tab-link\" data-toggle=\"tab\" role=\"tab\" aria-controls=\"tab-758c21cd6eae49c5502\" aria-selected=\"false\" tabindex=\"-1\" id=\"mobile-fusion-tab-758c21cd6eae49c5502\" href=\"#tab-758c21cd6eae49c5502\"><h3 class=\"fusion-tab-heading\">3rd Floor<\/h3><\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/div><div class=\"tab-pane fade fusion-clearfix\" role=\"tabpanel\" tabindex=\"0\" aria-labelledby=\"fusion-tab-758c21cd6eae49c5502\" id=\"tab-758c21cd6eae49c5502\">\n<table>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<th style=\"font-size: 18px\">Room no.<\/th>\n<th style=\"font-size: 18px\">Unit<\/th>\n<th style=\"font-size: 18px\">Contact<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"font-size: 18px\">305A<\/td>\n<td style=\"font-size: 18px\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pvamu.edu\/ciits\/poster-printing\/\">Poster Printing Service<\/a><\/td>\n<td style=\"font-size: 18px\">(936) 261-3282, ciits@pvamu.edu<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"font-size: 18px\">305C<\/td>\n<td style=\"font-size: 18px\">Video Studio &#8211; <a href=\"https:\/\/www.signupgenius.com\/go\/VideoStudioSummer23#\/\">Reserve<\/a><\/td>\n<td style=\"font-size: 18px\">(936) 261-3282, ciits@pvamu.edu<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"font-size: 18px\">305E<\/td>\n<td style=\"font-size: 18px\">Podcast Studio &#8211; <a href=\"https:\/\/www.signupgenius.com\/go\/PodcastSp23#\/\">Reserve<\/a><\/td>\n<td style=\"font-size: 18px\">(936) 261-3282, ciits@pvamu.edu<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"font-size: 18px\">305G<\/td>\n<td style=\"font-size: 18px\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pvamu.edu\/honorsprogram\/\">The Honors Program<\/a><\/td>\n<td style=\"font-size: 18px\">(936) 261-5221, honors.program@pvamu.edu<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"font-size: 18px\">305O<\/td>\n<td style=\"font-size: 18px\">3rd floor Conference Room &#8211; <a href=\"https:\/\/www.signupgenius.com\/go\/smallconferenceFa23#\/\">Reserve<\/a><\/td>\n<td style=\"font-size: 18px\">(936) 261-3282, ciits@pvamu.edu<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"font-size: 18px\">306K<\/td>\n<td style=\"font-size: 18px\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pvamu.edu\/student-success\/pv-cares\/academic-advisors\/\">The Pre-nursing Advising Service<\/a><\/td>\n<td style=\"font-size: 18px\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pvamu.edu\/student-success\/pv-cares\/academic-advisors\/\">Contact your advisors<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"font-size: 18px\">307F<\/td>\n<td style=\"font-size: 18px\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pvamu.edu\/student-success\/sass\/university-tutoring-center\/\">The Tutoring Center<\/a><\/td>\n<td style=\"font-size: 18px\">(936) 261-1561, pvtutoring@pvamu.edu<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"font-size: 18px\">307L<\/td>\n<td style=\"font-size: 18px\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pvamu.edu\/ciits\/\">Center for Instructional Innovation &amp; Technology Services (CIITS<\/a>)<\/td>\n<td style=\"font-size: 18px\">(936) 261-3282, ciits@pvamu.edu<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"font-size: 18px\">307Q<\/td>\n<td style=\"font-size: 18px\">Training Room &#8211; <a href=\"https:\/\/www.signupgenius.com\/go\/panthercictrain3#\/\">Reserve<\/a><\/td>\n<td style=\"font-size: 18px\">(936) 261-3282, ciits@pvamu.edu<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"font-size: 18px\"><\/td>\n<td style=\"font-size: 18px\">One laptop kiosk &amp; one printer<\/td>\n<td style=\"font-size: 18px\"><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"font-size: 18px\"><\/td>\n<td style=\"font-size: 18px\">Group study areas &amp; Quiet study desks<\/td>\n<td style=\"font-size: 18px\"><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div><div class=\"nav fusion-mobile-tab-nav\"><ul class=\"nav-tabs\" role=\"tablist\" aria-orientation=\"vertical\"><li  role=\"presentation\"><a class=\"tab-link\" data-toggle=\"tab\" role=\"tab\" aria-controls=\"tab-a05a93593186d7ce519\" aria-selected=\"false\" tabindex=\"-1\" id=\"mobile-fusion-tab-a05a93593186d7ce519\" href=\"#tab-a05a93593186d7ce519\"><h3 class=\"fusion-tab-heading\">4th Floor<\/h3><\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/div><div class=\"tab-pane fade fusion-clearfix\" role=\"tabpanel\" tabindex=\"0\" aria-labelledby=\"fusion-tab-a05a93593186d7ce519\" id=\"tab-a05a93593186d7ce519\">\n<h3>Upcoming Learning Commons &#8211; Under Construction<\/h3>\n<\/div><div class=\"nav fusion-mobile-tab-nav\"><ul class=\"nav-tabs\" role=\"tablist\" aria-orientation=\"vertical\"><li  role=\"presentation\"><a class=\"tab-link\" data-toggle=\"tab\" role=\"tab\" aria-controls=\"tab-2cf3c904bc0a35114ed\" aria-selected=\"false\" tabindex=\"-1\" id=\"mobile-fusion-tab-2cf3c904bc0a35114ed\" href=\"#tab-2cf3c904bc0a35114ed\"><h3 class=\"fusion-tab-heading\">5th Floor<\/h3><\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/div><div class=\"tab-pane fade fusion-clearfix\" role=\"tabpanel\" tabindex=\"0\" aria-labelledby=\"fusion-tab-2cf3c904bc0a35114ed\" id=\"tab-2cf3c904bc0a35114ed\">\n<table>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<th style=\"font-size: 18px\">Room no.<\/th>\n<th style=\"font-size: 18px\">Unit<\/th>\n<th style=\"font-size: 18px\">Contact<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"font-size: 18px\">505<\/td>\n<td style=\"font-size: 18px\"><a href=\"http:\/\/www.pvamu.edu\/library\/special-collectionsarchives\/\">Special Collection &amp; Archives Department (SCAD)<\/a><\/td>\n<td style=\"font-size: 18px\">(936) 261-1516, archives@pvamu.edu<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"font-size: 18px\">508<\/td>\n<td style=\"font-size: 18px\">Library Conference Room &#8211; <a href=\"https:\/\/www.signupgenius.com\/go\/10C0C44A8AD2DA1FEC07-conference4#\/\">Reserve<\/a><\/td>\n<td style=\"font-size: 18px\"><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-title title fusion-title-7 fusion-title-text fusion-title-size-two\" style=\"--awb-text-color:#4f2d83;--awb-margin-top-small:0px;--awb-margin-right-small:0px;--awb-margin-bottom-small:20px;--awb-margin-left-small:0px;--awb-sep-color:#bb71d6;--awb-font-size:28px;\"><div class=\"title-sep-container title-sep-container-left fusion-no-large-visibility fusion-no-medium-visibility fusion-no-small-visibility\"><div class=\"title-sep sep-double sep-solid\" style=\"border-color:#bb71d6;\"><\/div><\/div><span class=\"awb-title-spacer fusion-no-large-visibility fusion-no-medium-visibility fusion-no-small-visibility\"><\/span><h2 class=\"fusion-title-heading title-heading-left fusion-responsive-typography-calculated\" style=\"margin:0;font-size:1em;--fontSize:28;line-height:1.25;\">Support Services Located in the Library<\/h2><span class=\"awb-title-spacer\"><\/span><div class=\"title-sep-container title-sep-container-right\"><div class=\"title-sep sep-double sep-solid\" style=\"border-color:#bb71d6;\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div id=\"techsupp\" class=\"fusion-container-anchor\"><div class=\"fusion-fullwidth fullwidth-box fusion-builder-row-28 fusion-flex-container has-pattern-background has-mask-background nonhundred-percent-fullwidth non-hundred-percent-height-scrolling\" style=\"--awb-border-radius-top-left:0px;--awb-border-radius-top-right:0px;--awb-border-radius-bottom-right:0px;--awb-border-radius-bottom-left:0px;--awb-flex-wrap:wrap;\" ><div class=\"fusion-builder-row fusion-row fusion-flex-align-items-flex-start fusion-flex-content-wrap\" style=\"max-width:1216.8px;margin-left: calc(-4% \/ 2 );margin-right: calc(-4% \/ 2 );\"><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-31 fusion_builder_column_1_5 1_5 fusion-flex-column\" style=\"--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-width-large:20%;--awb-margin-top-large:0px;--awb-spacing-right-large:9.6%;--awb-margin-bottom-large:20px;--awb-spacing-left-large:9.6%;--awb-width-medium:100%;--awb-order-medium:0;--awb-spacing-right-medium:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-medium:1.92%;--awb-width-small:100%;--awb-order-small:0;--awb-spacing-right-small:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-small:1.92%;\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-column-has-shadow fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column\"><div class=\"fusion-image-element \" style=\"text-align:center;--awb-aspect-ratio:1 \/ 1;--awb-caption-title-font-family:var(--h2_typography-font-family);--awb-caption-title-font-weight:var(--h2_typography-font-weight);--awb-caption-title-font-style:var(--h2_typography-font-style);--awb-caption-title-size:var(--h2_typography-font-size);--awb-caption-title-transform:var(--h2_typography-text-transform);--awb-caption-title-line-height:var(--h2_typography-line-height);--awb-caption-title-letter-spacing:var(--h2_typography-letter-spacing);\"><span class=\" fusion-imageframe imageframe-none imageframe-1 hover-type-none has-aspect-ratio\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"200\" height=\"200\" alt=\"computer on a desk\" src=\"http:\/\/www.pvamu.edu\/library\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/48\/citation-200x200.png\" class=\"img-responsive wp-image-34852 img-with-aspect-ratio\" data-parent-fit=\"cover\" data-parent-container=\".fusion-image-element\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.pvamu.edu\/library\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/48\/citation-200x200.png 200w, https:\/\/www.pvamu.edu\/library\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/48\/citation-400x400.png 400w, https:\/\/www.pvamu.edu\/library\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/48\/citation-600x600.png 600w, https:\/\/www.pvamu.edu\/library\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/48\/citation-800x800.png 800w, https:\/\/www.pvamu.edu\/library\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/48\/citation-1200x1200.png 1200w, https:\/\/www.pvamu.edu\/library\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/48\/citation.png 1536w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, (max-width: 640px) 100vw, 200px\" \/><\/span><\/div><div ><a class=\"fusion-button button-3d fusion-button-default-size button-custom fusion-button-default button-5 fusion-button-span-yes fusion-button-span-default-medium fusion-has-button-gradient\" style=\"--awb-padding-top:15px;--awb-padding-right:8px;--awb-padding-bottom:15px;--awb-padding-left:8px;--button_accent_color:#0c2b20;--button_border_color:#b5d159;--button_accent_hover_color:#ffcd35;--button_border_hover_color:#ffcd35;--button_gradient_top_color:#b5d159;--button_gradient_bottom_color:#cee2ac;--button_gradient_top_color_hover:#1c004f;--button_gradient_bottom_color_hover:#1c004f;--button_font_size:18px;\" target=\"_self\" title=\"center for innovative instruction\" aria-label=\"center for innovative instruction\" role=\"button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.pvamu.edu\/ciits\/\"><span class=\"fusion-button-text awb-button__text awb-button__text--default\">Instructional Innovation (CIITS)<\/span><\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-32 fusion_builder_column_1_5 1_5 fusion-flex-column\" style=\"--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-width-large:20%;--awb-margin-top-large:0px;--awb-spacing-right-large:9.6%;--awb-margin-bottom-large:20px;--awb-spacing-left-large:9.6%;--awb-width-medium:100%;--awb-order-medium:0;--awb-spacing-right-medium:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-medium:1.92%;--awb-width-small:100%;--awb-order-small:0;--awb-spacing-right-small:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-small:1.92%;\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-column-has-shadow fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column\"><div class=\"fusion-image-element \" style=\"--awb-aspect-ratio:1 \/ 1;--awb-caption-title-font-family:var(--h2_typography-font-family);--awb-caption-title-font-weight:var(--h2_typography-font-weight);--awb-caption-title-font-style:var(--h2_typography-font-style);--awb-caption-title-size:var(--h2_typography-font-size);--awb-caption-title-transform:var(--h2_typography-text-transform);--awb-caption-title-line-height:var(--h2_typography-line-height);--awb-caption-title-letter-spacing:var(--h2_typography-letter-spacing);\"><span class=\" fusion-imageframe imageframe-none imageframe-2 hover-type-none has-aspect-ratio\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"200\" height=\"200\" alt=\"computer lab\" src=\"http:\/\/www.pvamu.edu\/library\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/48\/lab-200x200.png\" class=\"img-responsive wp-image-34866 img-with-aspect-ratio\" data-parent-fit=\"cover\" data-parent-container=\".fusion-image-element\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.pvamu.edu\/library\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/48\/lab-200x200.png 200w, https:\/\/www.pvamu.edu\/library\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/48\/lab-400x400.png 400w, https:\/\/www.pvamu.edu\/library\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/48\/lab-600x600.png 600w, https:\/\/www.pvamu.edu\/library\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/48\/lab-800x800.png 800w, https:\/\/www.pvamu.edu\/library\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/48\/lab-1200x1200.png 1200w, https:\/\/www.pvamu.edu\/library\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/48\/lab.png 1536w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, (max-width: 640px) 100vw, 200px\" \/><\/span><\/div><div ><a class=\"fusion-button button-3d fusion-button-default-size button-custom fusion-button-default button-6 fusion-button-span-yes fusion-button-span-default-medium fusion-has-button-gradient\" style=\"--awb-padding-top:15px;--awb-padding-right:8px;--awb-padding-bottom:15px;--awb-padding-left:8px;--button_accent_color:#140b28;--button_border_color:#74d5e0;--button_accent_hover_color:#ffcd35;--button_border_hover_color:#ffcd35;--button_gradient_top_color:#74d5e0;--button_gradient_bottom_color:#bedde0;--button_gradient_top_color_hover:#1c004f;--button_gradient_bottom_color_hover:#1c004f;--button_font_size:18px;\" target=\"_self\" title=\"CITE\" aria-label=\"CITE\" role=\"button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.pvamu.edu\/cite\/\"><span class=\"fusion-button-text awb-button__text awb-button__text--default\">Information Technology (CITE)<\/span><\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-33 fusion_builder_column_1_5 1_5 fusion-flex-column\" style=\"--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-width-large:20%;--awb-margin-top-large:0px;--awb-spacing-right-large:9.6%;--awb-margin-bottom-large:20px;--awb-spacing-left-large:9.6%;--awb-width-medium:100%;--awb-order-medium:0;--awb-spacing-right-medium:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-medium:1.92%;--awb-width-small:100%;--awb-order-small:0;--awb-spacing-right-small:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-small:1.92%;\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-column-has-shadow fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column\"><div class=\"fusion-image-element \" style=\"--awb-aspect-ratio:1 \/ 1;--awb-caption-title-font-family:var(--h2_typography-font-family);--awb-caption-title-font-weight:var(--h2_typography-font-weight);--awb-caption-title-font-style:var(--h2_typography-font-style);--awb-caption-title-size:var(--h2_typography-font-size);--awb-caption-title-transform:var(--h2_typography-text-transform);--awb-caption-title-line-height:var(--h2_typography-line-height);--awb-caption-title-letter-spacing:var(--h2_typography-letter-spacing);\"><span class=\" fusion-imageframe imageframe-none imageframe-3 hover-type-none has-aspect-ratio\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"200\" height=\"200\" alt=\"global image on a computer screen\" src=\"http:\/\/www.pvamu.edu\/library\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/48\/global-200x200.png\" class=\"img-responsive wp-image-34867 img-with-aspect-ratio\" data-parent-fit=\"cover\" data-parent-container=\".fusion-image-element\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.pvamu.edu\/library\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/48\/global-200x200.png 200w, https:\/\/www.pvamu.edu\/library\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/48\/global-400x400.png 400w, https:\/\/www.pvamu.edu\/library\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/48\/global-600x600.png 600w, https:\/\/www.pvamu.edu\/library\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/48\/global.png 640w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, (max-width: 640px) 100vw, 200px\" \/><\/span><\/div><div ><a class=\"fusion-button button-3d fusion-button-default-size button-custom fusion-button-default button-7 fusion-button-span-yes fusion-button-span-default-medium fusion-has-button-gradient\" style=\"--awb-padding-top:15px;--awb-padding-right:8px;--awb-padding-bottom:15px;--awb-padding-left:8px;--button_accent_color:#1d0e35;--button_border_color:#eaa4bf;--button_accent_hover_color:#ffcd35;--button_border_hover_color:#ffcd35;--button_gradient_top_color:#eaa4bf;--button_gradient_bottom_color:#edd3dd;--button_gradient_top_color_hover:#1c004f;--button_gradient_bottom_color_hover:#1c004f;--button_font_size:18px;\" target=\"_self\" title=\"The honors program\" aria-label=\"The honors program\" role=\"button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.pvamu.edu\/honorsprogram\/\"><span class=\"fusion-button-text awb-button__text awb-button__text--default\">The Honors Program<\/span><\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-34 fusion_builder_column_1_5 1_5 fusion-flex-column\" style=\"--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-width-large:20%;--awb-margin-top-large:0px;--awb-spacing-right-large:9.6%;--awb-margin-bottom-large:20px;--awb-spacing-left-large:9.6%;--awb-width-medium:100%;--awb-order-medium:0;--awb-spacing-right-medium:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-medium:1.92%;--awb-width-small:100%;--awb-order-small:0;--awb-spacing-right-small:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-small:1.92%;\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-column-has-shadow fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column\"><div class=\"fusion-image-element \" style=\"text-align:center;--awb-aspect-ratio:1 \/ 1;--awb-caption-title-font-family:var(--h2_typography-font-family);--awb-caption-title-font-weight:var(--h2_typography-font-weight);--awb-caption-title-font-style:var(--h2_typography-font-style);--awb-caption-title-size:var(--h2_typography-font-size);--awb-caption-title-transform:var(--h2_typography-text-transform);--awb-caption-title-line-height:var(--h2_typography-line-height);--awb-caption-title-letter-spacing:var(--h2_typography-letter-spacing);\"><span class=\" fusion-imageframe imageframe-none imageframe-4 hover-type-none has-aspect-ratio\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"200\" height=\"200\" alt=\"reading room\" src=\"http:\/\/www.pvamu.edu\/library\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/48\/reading-room-200x200.png\" class=\"img-responsive wp-image-34869 img-with-aspect-ratio\" data-parent-fit=\"cover\" data-parent-container=\".fusion-image-element\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.pvamu.edu\/library\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/48\/reading-room-200x200.png 200w, https:\/\/www.pvamu.edu\/library\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/48\/reading-room-400x400.png 400w, https:\/\/www.pvamu.edu\/library\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/48\/reading-room-600x600.png 600w, https:\/\/www.pvamu.edu\/library\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/48\/reading-room.png 640w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, (max-width: 640px) 100vw, 200px\" \/><\/span><\/div><div ><a class=\"fusion-button button-3d fusion-button-default-size button-custom fusion-button-default button-8 fusion-button-span-yes fusion-button-span-default-medium fusion-has-button-gradient\" style=\"--awb-padding-top:15px;--awb-padding-right:8px;--awb-padding-bottom:15px;--awb-padding-left:8px;--button_accent_color:#0c2b20;--button_border_color:#b5d159;--button_accent_hover_color:#ffcd35;--button_border_hover_color:#ffcd35;--button_gradient_top_color:#c1d18e;--button_gradient_bottom_color:rgba(206,226,172,0.27);--button_gradient_top_color_hover:#1c004f;--button_gradient_bottom_color_hover:#1c004f;--button_font_size:18px;\" target=\"_self\" title=\"The tutoring center\" aria-label=\"The tutoring center\" role=\"button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.pvamu.edu\/student-success\/sass\/university-tutoring-center\/\"><span class=\"fusion-button-text awb-button__text awb-button__text--default\">The Tutoring Center<\/span><\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-35 fusion_builder_column_1_5 1_5 fusion-flex-column\" style=\"--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-width-large:20%;--awb-margin-top-large:0px;--awb-spacing-right-large:9.6%;--awb-margin-bottom-large:20px;--awb-spacing-left-large:9.6%;--awb-width-medium:100%;--awb-order-medium:0;--awb-spacing-right-medium:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-medium:1.92%;--awb-width-small:100%;--awb-order-small:0;--awb-spacing-right-small:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-small:1.92%;\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-column-has-shadow fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column\"><div class=\"fusion-image-element \" style=\"--awb-aspect-ratio:1 \/ 1;--awb-caption-title-font-family:var(--h2_typography-font-family);--awb-caption-title-font-weight:var(--h2_typography-font-weight);--awb-caption-title-font-style:var(--h2_typography-font-style);--awb-caption-title-size:var(--h2_typography-font-size);--awb-caption-title-transform:var(--h2_typography-text-transform);--awb-caption-title-line-height:var(--h2_typography-line-height);--awb-caption-title-letter-spacing:var(--h2_typography-letter-spacing);\"><span class=\" fusion-imageframe imageframe-none imageframe-5 hover-type-none has-aspect-ratio\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"200\" height=\"200\" alt=\"reading room\" src=\"http:\/\/www.pvamu.edu\/library\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/48\/reading-room2-200x200.png\" class=\"img-responsive wp-image-34875 img-with-aspect-ratio\" data-parent-fit=\"cover\" data-parent-container=\".fusion-image-element\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.pvamu.edu\/library\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/48\/reading-room2-200x200.png 200w, https:\/\/www.pvamu.edu\/library\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/48\/reading-room2-400x400.png 400w, https:\/\/www.pvamu.edu\/library\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/48\/reading-room2-600x600.png 600w, https:\/\/www.pvamu.edu\/library\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/48\/reading-room2.png 640w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, (max-width: 640px) 100vw, 200px\" \/><\/span><\/div><div ><a class=\"fusion-button button-3d fusion-button-default-size button-custom fusion-button-default button-9 fusion-button-span-yes fusion-button-span-default-medium fusion-has-button-gradient\" style=\"--awb-padding-top:15px;--awb-padding-right:8px;--awb-padding-bottom:15px;--awb-padding-left:8px;--button_accent_color:#1d0e35;--button_border_color:#eaa4bf;--button_accent_hover_color:#ffcd35;--button_border_hover_color:#ffcd35;--button_gradient_top_color:#eabecf;--button_gradient_bottom_color:rgba(237,211,221,0.42);--button_gradient_top_color_hover:#1c004f;--button_gradient_bottom_color_hover:#1c004f;--button_font_size:18px;\" target=\"_self\" title=\"The Pre-nursing Advisory Service\" aria-label=\"The Pre-nursing Advisory Service\" role=\"button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.pvamu.edu\/student-success\/pv-cares\/academic-advisors\/\"><span class=\"fusion-button-text awb-button__text awb-button__text--default\">The Pre-nursing Advising Service <\/span><\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-36 fusion_builder_column_1_5 1_5 fusion-flex-column\" style=\"--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-width-large:20%;--awb-margin-top-large:0px;--awb-spacing-right-large:9.6%;--awb-margin-bottom-large:20px;--awb-spacing-left-large:9.6%;--awb-width-medium:100%;--awb-order-medium:0;--awb-spacing-right-medium:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-medium:1.92%;--awb-width-small:100%;--awb-order-small:0;--awb-spacing-right-small:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-small:1.92%;\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-column-has-shadow fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column\"><div class=\"fusion-image-element \" style=\"--awb-aspect-ratio:1 \/ 1;--awb-caption-title-font-family:var(--h2_typography-font-family);--awb-caption-title-font-weight:var(--h2_typography-font-weight);--awb-caption-title-font-style:var(--h2_typography-font-style);--awb-caption-title-size:var(--h2_typography-font-size);--awb-caption-title-transform:var(--h2_typography-text-transform);--awb-caption-title-line-height:var(--h2_typography-line-height);--awb-caption-title-letter-spacing:var(--h2_typography-letter-spacing);\"><span class=\" fusion-imageframe imageframe-none imageframe-6 hover-type-none has-aspect-ratio\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"200\" height=\"200\" alt=\"writing on the paper\" src=\"http:\/\/www.pvamu.edu\/library\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/48\/writing-200x200.png\" class=\"img-responsive wp-image-34870 img-with-aspect-ratio\" data-parent-fit=\"cover\" data-parent-container=\".fusion-image-element\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.pvamu.edu\/library\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/48\/writing-200x200.png 200w, https:\/\/www.pvamu.edu\/library\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/48\/writing-400x400.png 400w, https:\/\/www.pvamu.edu\/library\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/48\/writing-600x600.png 600w, https:\/\/www.pvamu.edu\/library\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/48\/writing.png 640w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, (max-width: 640px) 100vw, 200px\" \/><\/span><\/div><div ><a class=\"fusion-button button-3d fusion-button-default-size button-custom fusion-button-default button-10 fusion-button-span-yes fusion-button-span-default-medium fusion-has-button-gradient\" style=\"--awb-padding-top:15px;--awb-padding-right:8px;--awb-padding-bottom:15px;--awb-padding-left:8px;--button_accent_color:#140b28;--button_border_color:#74d5e0;--button_accent_hover_color:#ffcd35;--button_border_hover_color:#ffcd35;--button_gradient_top_color:#98d9e0;--button_gradient_bottom_color:#bedde0;--button_gradient_top_color_hover:#1c004f;--button_gradient_bottom_color_hover:#1c004f;--button_font_size:18px;\" target=\"_self\" title=\"The writing center\" aria-label=\"The writing center\" role=\"button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.pvamu.edu\/student-success\/sass\/about-center-for-writing-and-public-discourse\/\"><span class=\"fusion-button-text awb-button__text awb-button__text--default\">The Writing Center<\/span><\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-37 fusion_builder_column_1_5 1_5 fusion-flex-column\" style=\"--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-width-large:20%;--awb-margin-top-large:0px;--awb-spacing-right-large:9.6%;--awb-margin-bottom-large:20px;--awb-spacing-left-large:9.6%;--awb-width-medium:100%;--awb-order-medium:0;--awb-spacing-right-medium:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-medium:1.92%;--awb-width-small:100%;--awb-order-small:0;--awb-spacing-right-small:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-small:1.92%;\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-column-has-shadow fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column\"><div class=\"fusion-image-element \" style=\"text-align:center;--awb-aspect-ratio:1 \/ 1;--awb-caption-title-font-family:var(--h2_typography-font-family);--awb-caption-title-font-weight:var(--h2_typography-font-weight);--awb-caption-title-font-style:var(--h2_typography-font-style);--awb-caption-title-size:var(--h2_typography-font-size);--awb-caption-title-transform:var(--h2_typography-text-transform);--awb-caption-title-line-height:var(--h2_typography-line-height);--awb-caption-title-letter-spacing:var(--h2_typography-letter-spacing);\"><span class=\" fusion-imageframe imageframe-none imageframe-7 hover-type-none has-aspect-ratio\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"200\" height=\"200\" alt=\"podcasting studio\" src=\"http:\/\/www.pvamu.edu\/library\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/48\/podcast-200x200.png\" class=\"img-responsive wp-image-34873 img-with-aspect-ratio\" data-parent-fit=\"cover\" data-parent-container=\".fusion-image-element\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.pvamu.edu\/library\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/48\/podcast-200x200.png 200w, https:\/\/www.pvamu.edu\/library\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/48\/podcast-400x400.png 400w, https:\/\/www.pvamu.edu\/library\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/48\/podcast-600x600.png 600w, https:\/\/www.pvamu.edu\/library\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/48\/podcast.png 640w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, (max-width: 640px) 100vw, 200px\" \/><\/span><\/div><div ><a class=\"fusion-button button-3d fusion-button-default-size button-custom fusion-button-default button-11 fusion-button-span-yes fusion-button-span-default-medium fusion-has-button-gradient\" style=\"--awb-padding-top:15px;--awb-padding-right:8px;--awb-padding-bottom:15px;--awb-padding-left:8px;--button_accent_color:#140921;--button_border_color:#e8cb4e;--button_accent_hover_color:#ffcd35;--button_border_hover_color:#ffcd35;--button_gradient_top_color:#e8d78f;--button_gradient_bottom_color:rgba(247,245,118,0.24);--button_gradient_top_color_hover:#1c004f;--button_gradient_bottom_color_hover:#1c004f;--button_font_size:18px;\" target=\"_self\" title=\"studios &amp; Training Rooms\" aria-label=\"studios &amp; Training Rooms\" role=\"button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.pvamu.edu\/ciits\/reserve-a-room\/\"><span class=\"fusion-button-text awb-button__text awb-button__text--default\">Studios &amp; Training Rooms<\/span><\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-38 fusion_builder_column_1_5 1_5 fusion-flex-column\" style=\"--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-width-large:20%;--awb-margin-top-large:0px;--awb-spacing-right-large:9.6%;--awb-margin-bottom-large:20px;--awb-spacing-left-large:9.6%;--awb-width-medium:100%;--awb-order-medium:0;--awb-spacing-right-medium:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-medium:1.92%;--awb-width-small:100%;--awb-order-small:0;--awb-spacing-right-small:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-small:1.92%;\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-column-has-shadow fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column\"><div class=\"fusion-image-element \" style=\"--awb-aspect-ratio:1 \/ 1;--awb-caption-title-font-family:var(--h2_typography-font-family);--awb-caption-title-font-weight:var(--h2_typography-font-weight);--awb-caption-title-font-style:var(--h2_typography-font-style);--awb-caption-title-size:var(--h2_typography-font-size);--awb-caption-title-transform:var(--h2_typography-text-transform);--awb-caption-title-line-height:var(--h2_typography-line-height);--awb-caption-title-letter-spacing:var(--h2_typography-letter-spacing);\"><span class=\" fusion-imageframe imageframe-none imageframe-8 hover-type-none has-aspect-ratio\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"200\" height=\"200\" alt=\"video studio\" src=\"http:\/\/www.pvamu.edu\/library\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/48\/studio-200x200.png\" class=\"img-responsive wp-image-34874 img-with-aspect-ratio\" data-parent-fit=\"cover\" data-parent-container=\".fusion-image-element\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.pvamu.edu\/library\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/48\/studio-200x200.png 200w, https:\/\/www.pvamu.edu\/library\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/48\/studio-400x400.png 400w, https:\/\/www.pvamu.edu\/library\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/48\/studio-600x600.png 600w, https:\/\/www.pvamu.edu\/library\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/48\/studio.png 640w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, (max-width: 640px) 100vw, 200px\" \/><\/span><\/div><div ><a class=\"fusion-button button-3d fusion-button-default-size button-custom fusion-button-default button-12 fusion-button-span-yes fusion-button-span-default-medium fusion-has-button-gradient\" style=\"--awb-padding-top:15px;--awb-padding-right:8px;--awb-padding-bottom:15px;--awb-padding-left:8px;--button_accent_color:#140b28;--button_border_color:#74d5e0;--button_accent_hover_color:#ffcd35;--button_border_hover_color:#ffcd35;--button_gradient_top_color:rgba(182,158,214,0.8);--button_gradient_bottom_color:#bedde0;--button_gradient_top_color_hover:#1c004f;--button_gradient_bottom_color_hover:#1c004f;--button_font_size:18px;\" target=\"_self\" title=\"The video service\" aria-label=\"The video service\" role=\"button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.pvamu.edu\/ciits\/video-services\/\"><span class=\"fusion-button-text awb-button__text awb-button__text--default\">The Video Service<\/span><\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-39 fusion_builder_column_1_5 1_5 fusion-flex-column\" style=\"--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-width-large:20%;--awb-margin-top-large:0px;--awb-spacing-right-large:9.6%;--awb-margin-bottom-large:20px;--awb-spacing-left-large:9.6%;--awb-width-medium:100%;--awb-order-medium:0;--awb-spacing-right-medium:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-medium:1.92%;--awb-width-small:100%;--awb-order-small:0;--awb-spacing-right-small:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-small:1.92%;\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-column-has-shadow fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column\"><div class=\"fusion-image-element \" style=\"text-align:center;--awb-aspect-ratio:1 \/ 1;--awb-caption-title-font-family:var(--h2_typography-font-family);--awb-caption-title-font-weight:var(--h2_typography-font-weight);--awb-caption-title-font-style:var(--h2_typography-font-style);--awb-caption-title-size:var(--h2_typography-font-size);--awb-caption-title-transform:var(--h2_typography-text-transform);--awb-caption-title-line-height:var(--h2_typography-line-height);--awb-caption-title-letter-spacing:var(--h2_typography-letter-spacing);\"><span class=\" fusion-imageframe imageframe-none imageframe-9 hover-type-none has-aspect-ratio\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"200\" height=\"200\" alt=\"poster\" src=\"http:\/\/www.pvamu.edu\/library\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/48\/poster-200x200.png\" class=\"img-responsive wp-image-34868 img-with-aspect-ratio\" data-parent-fit=\"cover\" data-parent-container=\".fusion-image-element\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.pvamu.edu\/library\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/48\/poster-200x200.png 200w, https:\/\/www.pvamu.edu\/library\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/48\/poster-400x400.png 400w, https:\/\/www.pvamu.edu\/library\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/48\/poster-600x600.png 600w, https:\/\/www.pvamu.edu\/library\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/48\/poster.png 640w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, (max-width: 640px) 100vw, 200px\" \/><\/span><\/div><div ><a class=\"fusion-button button-3d fusion-button-default-size button-custom fusion-button-default button-13 fusion-button-span-yes fusion-button-span-default-medium fusion-has-button-gradient\" style=\"--awb-padding-top:15px;--awb-padding-right:8px;--awb-padding-bottom:15px;--awb-padding-left:8px;--button_accent_color:#140921;--button_border_color:#e8cb4e;--button_accent_hover_color:#ffcd35;--button_border_hover_color:#ffcd35;--button_gradient_top_color:rgba(145,155,132,0.29);--button_gradient_bottom_color:rgba(207,201,234,0.41);--button_gradient_top_color_hover:#1c004f;--button_gradient_bottom_color_hover:#1c004f;--button_font_size:18px;\" target=\"_self\" title=\"printing\" aria-label=\"printing\" role=\"button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.pvamu.edu\/ciits\/poster-printing\/\"><span class=\"fusion-button-text awb-button__text awb-button__text--default\">The Printing Service<\/span><\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-40 fusion_builder_column_1_5 1_5 fusion-flex-column\" style=\"--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-width-large:20%;--awb-margin-top-large:0px;--awb-spacing-right-large:9.6%;--awb-margin-bottom-large:20px;--awb-spacing-left-large:9.6%;--awb-width-medium:100%;--awb-order-medium:0;--awb-spacing-right-medium:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-medium:1.92%;--awb-width-small:100%;--awb-order-small:0;--awb-spacing-right-small:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-small:1.92%;\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-column-has-shadow fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column\"><div class=\"fusion-image-element \" style=\"text-align:center;--awb-aspect-ratio:1 \/ 1;--awb-caption-title-font-family:var(--h2_typography-font-family);--awb-caption-title-font-weight:var(--h2_typography-font-weight);--awb-caption-title-font-style:var(--h2_typography-font-style);--awb-caption-title-size:var(--h2_typography-font-size);--awb-caption-title-transform:var(--h2_typography-text-transform);--awb-caption-title-line-height:var(--h2_typography-line-height);--awb-caption-title-letter-spacing:var(--h2_typography-letter-spacing);\"><span class=\" fusion-imageframe imageframe-none imageframe-10 hover-type-none has-aspect-ratio\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"200\" height=\"200\" alt=\"coffee shop\" src=\"http:\/\/www.pvamu.edu\/library\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/48\/coffee-shop-200x200.png\" class=\"img-responsive wp-image-34872 img-with-aspect-ratio\" data-parent-fit=\"cover\" data-parent-container=\".fusion-image-element\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.pvamu.edu\/library\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/48\/coffee-shop-200x200.png 200w, https:\/\/www.pvamu.edu\/library\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/48\/coffee-shop-400x400.png 400w, https:\/\/www.pvamu.edu\/library\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/48\/coffee-shop-600x600.png 600w, https:\/\/www.pvamu.edu\/library\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/48\/coffee-shop.png 640w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, (max-width: 640px) 100vw, 200px\" \/><\/span><\/div><div ><a class=\"fusion-button button-3d fusion-button-default-size button-custom fusion-button-default button-14 fusion-button-span-yes fusion-button-span-default-medium fusion-has-button-gradient\" style=\"--awb-padding-top:15px;--awb-padding-right:8px;--awb-padding-bottom:15px;--awb-padding-left:8px;--button_accent_color:#140921;--button_border_color:#e8cb4e;--button_accent_hover_color:#ffcd35;--button_border_hover_color:#ffcd35;--button_gradient_top_color:rgba(170,216,164,0.65);--button_gradient_bottom_color:rgba(206,221,214,0.64);--button_gradient_top_color_hover:#1c004f;--button_gradient_bottom_color_hover:#1c004f;--button_font_size:18px;\" target=\"_self\" title=\"Dunkin\" aria-label=\"Dunkin\" role=\"button\" href=\"https:\/\/pvamu.sodexomyway.com\/en-us\/locations\/dunkin-\"><span class=\"fusion-button-text awb-button__text awb-button__text--default\">Dunkin Coffee &amp; Bakery<\/span><\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-fullwidth fullwidth-box fusion-builder-row-29 fusion-flex-container has-pattern-background has-mask-background nonhundred-percent-fullwidth non-hundred-percent-height-scrolling\" style=\"--awb-border-radius-top-left:0px;--awb-border-radius-top-right:0px;--awb-border-radius-bottom-right:0px;--awb-border-radius-bottom-left:0px;--awb-flex-wrap:wrap;\" ><div class=\"fusion-builder-row fusion-row fusion-flex-align-items-flex-start fusion-flex-content-wrap\" style=\"max-width:1216.8px;margin-left: calc(-4% \/ 2 );margin-right: calc(-4% \/ 2 );\"><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-41 fusion_builder_column_1_1 1_1 fusion-flex-column\" style=\"--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-width-large:100%;--awb-margin-top-large:0px;--awb-spacing-right-large:1.92%;--awb-margin-bottom-large:20px;--awb-spacing-left-large:1.92%;--awb-width-medium:100%;--awb-order-medium:0;--awb-spacing-right-medium:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-medium:1.92%;--awb-width-small:100%;--awb-order-small:0;--awb-spacing-right-small:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-small:1.92%;\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-column-has-shadow fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start 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style=\"--awb-height:20px;--awb-amount:20px;--awb-sep-color:#b61de0;border-color:#b61de0;border-top-width:4px;\"><\/div><\/div><ul style=\"--awb-size:18px;--awb-item-padding-top:0.5em;--awb-item-padding-right:0.5em;--awb-item-padding-bottom:0.5em;--awb-item-padding-left:0.5em;--awb-iconcolor:#9521d3;--awb-textcolor:#4f2d83;--awb-line-height:30.6px;--awb-icon-width:30.6px;--awb-icon-height:30.6px;--awb-icon-margin:12.6px;--awb-content-margin:43.2px;\" class=\"fusion-checklist fusion-checklist-2 type-icons\"><li class=\"fusion-li-item\" style=\"\"><span class=\"icon-wrapper circle-no\"><i class=\"fusion-li-icon fa-search fas\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/span><div class=\"fusion-li-item-content\">\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/research.ebsco.com\/c\/mupggn\/search\/advanced\/filters?auth-callid=4c97ea87-0883-4ac5-9bf4-8e1471d95d51&amp;autocorrect=n\">EBSCO Discovery Search<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div><\/li><li class=\"fusion-li-item\" style=\"\"><span class=\"icon-wrapper circle-no\"><i class=\"fusion-li-icon fa-search fas\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/span><div class=\"fusion-li-item-content\">\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/pvamu.idm.oclc.org\/login?url=http:\/\/search.ebscohost.com\/login.aspx?authtype=ip,guest&amp;custid=pviewuni&amp;groupid=main&amp;profile=pfi\">E-journals<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div><\/li><li class=\"fusion-li-item\" style=\"\"><span class=\"icon-wrapper circle-no\"><i class=\"fusion-li-icon fa-search fas\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/span><div class=\"fusion-li-item-content\">\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/pvamu.libguides.com\/az.php\">Databases<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div><\/li><li class=\"fusion-li-item\" style=\"\"><span class=\"icon-wrapper circle-no\"><i class=\"fusion-li-icon fa-search fas\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/span><div class=\"fusion-li-item-content\">\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/mypanther-lib.pvamu.edu\/search\">Books &amp; Ebooks<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div><\/li><li class=\"fusion-li-item\" style=\"\"><span class=\"icon-wrapper circle-no\"><i class=\"fusion-li-icon fa-search fas\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/span><div class=\"fusion-li-item-content\">\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/digitalcommons.pvamu.edu\/etd\/\">PVAMU Theses &amp; Dissertations<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div><\/li><li class=\"fusion-li-item\" style=\"\"><span class=\"icon-wrapper circle-no\"><i class=\"fusion-li-icon fa-search fas\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/span><div class=\"fusion-li-item-content\">\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/scholar.google.com\/\">Google Scholar<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div><\/li><li class=\"fusion-li-item\" style=\"\"><span class=\"icon-wrapper circle-no\"><i class=\"fusion-li-icon fa-search fas\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/span><div class=\"fusion-li-item-content\">\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.worldcat.org\/\">WorldCat<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div><\/li><li class=\"fusion-li-item\" style=\"\"><span class=\"icon-wrapper circle-no\"><i class=\"fusion-li-icon fa-search fas\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/span><div class=\"fusion-li-item-content\">\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/pvamu.libguides.com\/oer\">Open Educational Resources (OER)<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div><\/li><\/ul><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-45 fusion_builder_column_1_3 1_3 fusion-flex-column\" style=\"--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-width-large:33.3333333333%;--awb-margin-top-large:0px;--awb-spacing-right-large:5.76%;--awb-margin-bottom-large:20px;--awb-spacing-left-large:5.76%;--awb-width-medium:100%;--awb-order-medium:0;--awb-spacing-right-medium:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-medium:1.92%;--awb-width-small:100%;--awb-order-small:0;--awb-spacing-right-small:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-small:1.92%;\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-column-has-shadow fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column\"><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-18\"><h3 style=\"color: #4d2f83\"><strong>Popular Resources<\/strong><\/h3>\n<\/div><div class=\"fusion-separator fusion-full-width-sep\" style=\"align-self: center;margin-left: auto;margin-right: auto;flex-grow:1;width:100%;\"><div class=\"fusion-separator-border sep-single sep-solid\" style=\"--awb-height:20px;--awb-amount:20px;--awb-sep-color:#b61de0;border-color:#b61de0;border-top-width:4px;\"><\/div><\/div><ul style=\"--awb-size:18px;--awb-item-padding-top:0.5em;--awb-item-padding-right:0.5em;--awb-item-padding-bottom:0.5em;--awb-item-padding-left:0.5em;--awb-iconcolor:#9521d3;--awb-textcolor:#4f2d83;--awb-line-height:30.6px;--awb-icon-width:30.6px;--awb-icon-height:30.6px;--awb-icon-margin:12.6px;--awb-content-margin:43.2px;\" class=\"fusion-checklist fusion-checklist-3 type-icons\"><li class=\"fusion-li-item\" style=\"\"><span class=\"icon-wrapper circle-no\"><i class=\"fusion-li-icon fa-server fas\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/span><div class=\"fusion-li-item-content\">\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/pvamu.libguides.com\/ebscohost\">EBSCOhost Databases<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div><\/li><li class=\"fusion-li-item\" style=\"\"><span class=\"icon-wrapper circle-no\"><i class=\"fusion-li-icon fa-server fas\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/span><div class=\"fusion-li-item-content\">\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/pvamu.libguides.com\/pq\">ProQuest Databases<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div><\/li><li class=\"fusion-li-item\" style=\"\"><span class=\"icon-wrapper circle-no\"><i class=\"fusion-li-icon fa-server fas\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/span><div class=\"fusion-li-item-content\">\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/pvamu.libguides.com\/uspto\">Patents and Trademarks<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div><\/li><li class=\"fusion-li-item\" style=\"\"><span class=\"icon-wrapper circle-no\"><i class=\"fusion-li-icon fa-server fas\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/span><div class=\"fusion-li-item-content\">\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/pvamu.libguides.com\/scopus\">Scopus<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div><\/li><li class=\"fusion-li-item\" style=\"\"><span class=\"icon-wrapper circle-no\"><i class=\"fusion-li-icon fa-server fas\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/span><div class=\"fusion-li-item-content\">\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/pvamu.libguides.com\/ieee\">IEEE Engineering<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div><\/li><li class=\"fusion-li-item\" style=\"\"><span class=\"icon-wrapper circle-no\"><i class=\"fusion-li-icon fa-server fas\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/span><div class=\"fusion-li-item-content\">\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/pvamu.libguides.com\/ericgov\">ERIC<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div><\/li><li class=\"fusion-li-item\" style=\"\"><span class=\"icon-wrapper circle-no\"><i class=\"fusion-li-icon fa-server fas\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/span><div class=\"fusion-li-item-content\">\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/pvamu.libguides.com\/jstor\">JSTOR<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div><\/li><li class=\"fusion-li-item\" style=\"\"><span class=\"icon-wrapper circle-no\"><i class=\"fusion-li-icon fa-server fas\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/span><div class=\"fusion-li-item-content\">\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/pvamu.libguides.com\/az\/databases?t=35653\">Open Sources<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div><\/li><\/ul><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-46 fusion_builder_column_1_3 1_3 fusion-flex-column\" style=\"--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-width-large:33.3333333333%;--awb-margin-top-large:0px;--awb-spacing-right-large:5.76%;--awb-margin-bottom-large:20px;--awb-spacing-left-large:5.76%;--awb-width-medium:100%;--awb-order-medium:0;--awb-spacing-right-medium:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-medium:1.92%;--awb-width-small:100%;--awb-order-small:0;--awb-spacing-right-small:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-small:1.92%;\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-column-has-shadow fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column\"><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-19\"><h3 style=\"color: #4d2f83\"><strong>Citing &amp; Writing<\/strong><\/h3>\n<\/div><div class=\"fusion-separator fusion-full-width-sep\" style=\"align-self: center;margin-left: auto;margin-right: auto;flex-grow:1;width:100%;\"><div class=\"fusion-separator-border sep-single sep-solid\" style=\"--awb-height:20px;--awb-amount:20px;--awb-sep-color:#b61de0;border-color:#b61de0;border-top-width:4px;\"><\/div><\/div><ul style=\"--awb-size:18px;--awb-item-padding-top:0.5em;--awb-item-padding-right:0.5em;--awb-item-padding-bottom:0.5em;--awb-item-padding-left:0.5em;--awb-iconcolor:#9521d3;--awb-textcolor:#4f2d83;--awb-line-height:30.6px;--awb-icon-width:30.6px;--awb-icon-height:30.6px;--awb-icon-margin:12.6px;--awb-content-margin:43.2px;\" class=\"fusion-checklist fusion-checklist-4 type-icons\"><li class=\"fusion-li-item\" style=\"\"><span class=\"icon-wrapper circle-no\"><i class=\"fusion-li-icon fa-edit fas\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/span><div class=\"fusion-li-item-content\">\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/pvamu.libguides.com\/refwp\">RefWorks<\/a>:<br \/>\nFirst time user should create a new account. Do Not use the link &#8220;Login from my institution.&#8221;<\/p>\n<\/div><\/li><li class=\"fusion-li-item\" style=\"\"><span class=\"icon-wrapper circle-no\"><i class=\"fusion-li-icon fa-edit fas\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/span><div class=\"fusion-li-item-content\">\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/pvamu.libguides.com\/cms\">Chicago Manual of Style Online<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div><\/li><li class=\"fusion-li-item\" style=\"\"><span class=\"icon-wrapper circle-no\"><i class=\"fusion-li-icon fa-edit fas\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/span><div class=\"fusion-li-item-content\">\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.zotero.org\/\">Zotero (Open Source)<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div><\/li><li class=\"fusion-li-item\" style=\"\"><span class=\"icon-wrapper circle-no\"><i class=\"fusion-li-icon fa-edit fas\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/span><div class=\"fusion-li-item-content\">\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/owl.purdue.edu\/owl\/\">Purdue Owl Writing Lab (Open Source)<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div><\/li><li class=\"fusion-li-item\" style=\"\"><span class=\"icon-wrapper circle-no\"><i class=\"fusion-li-icon fa-edit fas\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/span><div class=\"fusion-li-item-content\">\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.mendeley.com\/?interaction_required=true\">Mendeley (Open Source)<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div><\/li><li class=\"fusion-li-item\" style=\"\"><span class=\"icon-wrapper circle-no\"><i class=\"fusion-li-icon fa-edit fas\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/span><div class=\"fusion-li-item-content\">\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pvamu.edu\/library\/citation-help\/\">All Citation Help<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div><\/li><\/ul><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-47 fusion_builder_column_1_3 1_3 fusion-flex-column\" style=\"--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-width-large:33.3333333333%;--awb-margin-top-large:0px;--awb-spacing-right-large:5.76%;--awb-margin-bottom-large:20px;--awb-spacing-left-large:5.76%;--awb-width-medium:100%;--awb-order-medium:0;--awb-spacing-right-medium:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-medium:1.92%;--awb-width-small:100%;--awb-order-small:0;--awb-spacing-right-small:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-small:1.92%;\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-column-has-shadow fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column\"><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-20\"><h3 style=\"color: #4d2f83\"><strong>Library Services &amp; Help<\/strong><\/h3>\n<\/div><div class=\"fusion-separator fusion-full-width-sep\" style=\"align-self: center;margin-left: auto;margin-right: auto;flex-grow:1;width:100%;\"><div class=\"fusion-separator-border sep-single sep-solid\" style=\"--awb-height:20px;--awb-amount:20px;--awb-sep-color:#b61de0;border-color:#b61de0;border-top-width:4px;\"><\/div><\/div><ul style=\"--awb-size:18px;--awb-item-padding-top:0.5em;--awb-item-padding-right:0.5em;--awb-item-padding-bottom:0.5em;--awb-item-padding-left:0.5em;--awb-iconcolor:#9521d3;--awb-textcolor:#4f2d83;--awb-line-height:30.6px;--awb-icon-width:30.6px;--awb-icon-height:30.6px;--awb-icon-margin:12.6px;--awb-content-margin:43.2px;\" class=\"fusion-checklist fusion-checklist-5 type-icons\"><li class=\"fusion-li-item\" style=\"\"><span class=\"icon-wrapper circle-no\"><i class=\"fusion-li-icon fa-info fas\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/span><div class=\"fusion-li-item-content\">\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/pvamu.libguides.com\/?b=g&amp;d=a\">Library Guides<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div><\/li><li class=\"fusion-li-item\" style=\"\"><span class=\"icon-wrapper circle-no\"><i class=\"fusion-li-icon fa-info fas\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/span><div class=\"fusion-li-item-content\">\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pvamu.edu\/library\/library-online-workshops-and-presentations\/\">Library Instruction<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div><\/li><li class=\"fusion-li-item\" style=\"\"><span class=\"icon-wrapper circle-no\"><i class=\"fusion-li-icon fa-info fas\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/span><div class=\"fusion-li-item-content\">\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/digitalcommons.pvamu.edu\/\">Digital Commons<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div><\/li><li class=\"fusion-li-item\" style=\"\"><span class=\"icon-wrapper circle-no\"><i class=\"fusion-li-icon fa-info fas\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/span><div class=\"fusion-li-item-content\">\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/pvamu.libguides.com\/c.php?g=906034&amp;p=6538359\">Remote Access<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div><\/li><li class=\"fusion-li-item\" style=\"\"><span class=\"icon-wrapper circle-no\"><i class=\"fusion-li-icon fa-info fas\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/span><div class=\"fusion-li-item-content\">\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pvamu.edu\/library\/departments\/reference-information-services\/\">Reference &amp; Information Department<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div><\/li><li class=\"fusion-li-item\" style=\"\"><span class=\"icon-wrapper circle-no\"><i class=\"fusion-li-icon fa-info fas\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/span><div class=\"fusion-li-item-content\">\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pvamu.edu\/library\/library-services\/subject-specialists\/\">Find my Subject Specialist<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div><\/li><\/ul><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-48 fusion_builder_column_1_3 1_3 fusion-flex-column\" style=\"--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-width-large:33.3333333333%;--awb-margin-top-large:0px;--awb-spacing-right-large:5.76%;--awb-margin-bottom-large:20px;--awb-spacing-left-large:5.76%;--awb-width-medium:100%;--awb-order-medium:0;--awb-spacing-right-medium:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-medium:1.92%;--awb-width-small:100%;--awb-order-small:0;--awb-spacing-right-small:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-small:1.92%;\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-column-has-shadow fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column\"><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-21\"><h3 style=\"color: #4d2f83\"><strong>Get it for Me<\/strong><\/h3>\n<\/div><div class=\"fusion-separator fusion-full-width-sep\" style=\"align-self: center;margin-left: auto;margin-right: auto;flex-grow:1;width:100%;\"><div class=\"fusion-separator-border sep-single sep-solid\" style=\"--awb-height:20px;--awb-amount:20px;--awb-sep-color:#b61de0;border-color:#b61de0;border-top-width:4px;\"><\/div><\/div><ul style=\"--awb-size:18px;--awb-item-padding-top:0.5em;--awb-item-padding-right:0.5em;--awb-item-padding-bottom:0.5em;--awb-item-padding-left:0.5em;--awb-iconcolor:#9521d3;--awb-textcolor:#4f2d83;--awb-line-height:30.6px;--awb-icon-width:30.6px;--awb-icon-height:30.6px;--awb-icon-margin:12.6px;--awb-content-margin:43.2px;\" class=\"fusion-checklist fusion-checklist-6 type-icons\"><li class=\"fusion-li-item\" style=\"\"><span class=\"icon-wrapper circle-no\"><i class=\"fusion-li-icon fa-hand-heart far\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/span><div class=\"fusion-li-item-content\">\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pvamu.edu\/library\/interlibrary-loan-ill-requesting\/\">Interlibrary Loan (ILL)<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div><\/li><li class=\"fusion-li-item\" style=\"\"><span class=\"icon-wrapper circle-no\"><i class=\"fusion-li-icon fa-hand-heart far\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/span><div class=\"fusion-li-item-content\">\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pvamu.edu\/library\/suggest-materials\/\">Suggest a Purchase<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div><\/li><\/ul><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-49 fusion_builder_column_1_4 1_4 fusion-flex-column\" style=\"--awb-padding-top:15px;--awb-bg-color:#eee6f4;--awb-bg-color-hover:#eee6f4;--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-width-large:25%;--awb-margin-top-large:0px;--awb-spacing-right-large:7.68%;--awb-margin-bottom-large:20px;--awb-spacing-left-large:7.68%;--awb-width-medium:100%;--awb-order-medium:0;--awb-spacing-right-medium:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-medium:1.92%;--awb-width-small:100%;--awb-order-small:0;--awb-spacing-right-small:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-small:1.92%;\" data-scroll-devices=\"small-visibility,medium-visibility,large-visibility\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-column-has-shadow fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column\"><div><p style=\"text-align: center; font-size: 18px\"><strong>Today's Hours<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"open-status-js\" align=\"center\"><\/div>\n\n\n<script>\n    const now = new Date();\n    const day = now.getDay(); \/\/ 0 (Sun) to 6 (Sat)\n    const display = document.getElementById('open-status-js');\n\n    if (day >= 1 && day <= 4) {\n        \/\/ Monday - Thursday\n        display.innerHTML = \"<p><strong style='color: #4f2d83; font-size: 18px'>Open Today:<br \/>8 a.m. \u2013 9 p.m.<\/strong><\/p>\";\n    } else if (day === 5 || day === 6) {\n        \/\/ Friday - Saturday\n        display.innerHTML = \"<p><strong style='color: #4f2d83; font-size: 18px'>Open Today:<br \/>8 a.m. \u2013 5 p.m.<\/strong><\/p>\";\n    } else if (day === 0) {\n        \/\/ Sunday \n        display.innerHTML = \"<p><strong style='color: #4f2d83; font-size: 18px'>Today: CLOSED<\/strong><\/p>\";\n    }\n<\/script>\n\n\n<style>\n\tp {\n\t\tcolor: #4f2d83;\n\t\tbackground-color: none;\n        font-size: 18px;\n\t}\n\t\n<\/style>\n<div ><a class=\"fusion-button button-3d fusion-button-default-size button-custom fusion-button-default button-15 fusion-button-span-yes fusion-button-span-default-medium fusion-has-button-gradient\" style=\"--awb-padding-top:10px;--awb-padding-right:10px;--awb-padding-bottom:10px;--awb-padding-left:10px;--button_accent_color:#ffffff;--button_accent_hover_color:#ffcd35;--button_border_hover_color:#ffcd35;--button_gradient_top_color:#4f2d83;--button_gradient_bottom_color:#a72cba;--button_gradient_top_color_hover:#1c004f;--button_gradient_bottom_color_hover:#1c004f;--button_font_size:18px;\" target=\"_self\" title=\"view all hours\" aria-label=\"view all hours\" role=\"button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.pvamu.edu\/library\/about-the-library\/hours-2\/\"><i class=\"fa-watch far awb-button__icon awb-button__icon--default button-icon-left\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><span class=\"fusion-button-text awb-button__text awb-button__text--default\">View All Hours<\/span><\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-fullwidth fullwidth-box fusion-builder-row-33 fusion-flex-container has-pattern-background has-mask-background nonhundred-percent-fullwidth non-hundred-percent-height-scrolling\" style=\"--awb-border-radius-top-left:0px;--awb-border-radius-top-right:0px;--awb-border-radius-bottom-right:0px;--awb-border-radius-bottom-left:0px;--awb-flex-wrap:wrap;\" ><div class=\"fusion-builder-row fusion-row fusion-flex-align-items-flex-start fusion-flex-content-wrap\" style=\"max-width:1216.8px;margin-left: calc(-4% \/ 2 );margin-right: calc(-4% \/ 2 );\"><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-50 fusion_builder_column_1_1 1_1 fusion-flex-column\" style=\"--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-width-large:100%;--awb-margin-top-large:0px;--awb-spacing-right-large:1.92%;--awb-margin-bottom-large:20px;--awb-spacing-left-large:1.92%;--awb-width-medium:100%;--awb-order-medium:0;--awb-spacing-right-medium:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-medium:1.92%;--awb-width-small:100%;--awb-order-small:0;--awb-spacing-right-small:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-small:1.92%;\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-column-has-shadow fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column\"><div class=\"fusion-separator fusion-full-width-sep\" style=\"align-self: center;margin-left: auto;margin-right: auto;margin-top:10px;margin-bottom:10px;width:100%;\"><div class=\"fusion-separator-border sep-single sep-solid\" style=\"--awb-height:20px;--awb-amount:20px;--awb-sep-color:#5a8477;border-color:#5a8477;border-top-width:5px;\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-fullwidth fullwidth-box fusion-builder-row-34 fusion-flex-container has-pattern-background has-mask-background nonhundred-percent-fullwidth non-hundred-percent-height-scrolling\" style=\"--awb-border-radius-top-left:0px;--awb-border-radius-top-right:0px;--awb-border-radius-bottom-right:0px;--awb-border-radius-bottom-left:0px;--awb-flex-wrap:wrap;\" ><div class=\"fusion-builder-row fusion-row fusion-flex-align-items-flex-start fusion-flex-content-wrap\" style=\"max-width:1216.8px;margin-left: calc(-4% \/ 2 );margin-right: 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