Reese Library
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| Reese Library | |
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| Name | Reese Library |
| Location | Augusta, Georgia, near Savannah River, Fort Gordon, and Medical College of Georgia |
| Established | 1976, during the Jimmy Carter presidency, with support from University System of Georgia and Georgia General Assembly |
Reese Library. Located in Augusta University, the library serves as a central hub for Augusta University students, faculty, and staff, providing access to a vast array of resources, including EBSCO Information Services, JSTOR, and ProQuest. The library is named after F. Phinizy Calhoun Reese, a prominent Augusta, Georgia businessman and University System of Georgia supporter, who was also involved with Georgia Historical Society and Boy Scouts of America. Reese Library has partnerships with Galileo (database), OCLC, and Association of College and Research Libraries to enhance its services.
● History
The history of Reese Library dates back to 1976, when it was established as part of Augusta University, with the goal of providing Augusta University students with a comprehensive library system, similar to those found at University of Georgia, Georgia Institute of Technology, and Emory University. During the 1970s, the library underwent significant expansions, including the addition of new library catalog systems, such as Online Computer Library Center and Integrated Library System, and the introduction of interlibrary loan services, facilitated by Association of Southeastern Research Libraries and Lyris (software). In the 1990s, Reese Library began to adopt new technologies, including Internet access and online databases, such as LexisNexis and Westlaw, which enabled students to access resources from National Library of Medicine, Library of Congress, and British Library. Today, the library continues to evolve, incorporating new technologies and services, such as Discovery Layer and Summon (software), to support the academic needs of Augusta University students, in collaboration with EDUCAUSE and Council on Library and Information Resources.
● Architecture
The architecture of Reese Library is a blend of modern and traditional styles, featuring a mix of brick, glass, and steel materials, similar to those used in Georgia State Capitol and Savannah Civic Center. The library's design is inspired by the works of Frank Lloyd Wright, I.M. Pei, and Eero Saarinen, and is characterized by its atrium, reading rooms, and study areas, which provide a comfortable and quiet environment for students to study and research, with access to United States Government Publishing Office and National Technical Information Service. The library's special collections area is designed to preserve and showcase rare and unique materials, such as those found in Hargrett Rare Book and Manuscript Library and Robert W. Woodruff Library. The building is also equipped with sustainable features, such as energy-efficient lighting and rainwater harvesting systems, similar to those used in Georgia Institute of Technology and University of California, Berkeley.
● Collections
Reese Library's collections include a vast array of resources, such as books, journals, databases, and digital media, which support the academic programs of Augusta University, including Kaggle, arXiv, and BioMed Central. The library's print collection features over 100,000 volumes, including works by William Shakespeare, Jane Austen, and Charles Dickens, as well as rare books and manuscripts, such as those found in Bodleian Library and British Library. The library also provides access to online resources, such as JSTOR, EBSCO Information Services, and ProQuest, which offer a wide range of academic journals, e-books, and primary sources, including The New York Times, The Wall Street Journal, and The Economist. Additionally, the library's special collections include materials related to Augusta, Georgia history, Medical College of Georgia, and Paine College, as well as rare books and manuscripts on topics such as medicine, nursing, and health sciences, in collaboration with National Library of Medicine and World Health Organization.
● Services
Reese Library offers a range of services to support the academic needs of Augusta University students, including research assistance, instructional services, and technology support, similar to those provided by University of Michigan Library and Stanford University Libraries. The library's reference desk is staffed by librarians who can provide guidance on research methods, database searching, and citation management, using tools such as Zotero and Mendeley. The library also offers instructional services, including information literacy classes and workshops on topics such as academic writing and presentation skills, in partnership with Augusta University's Writing Center and Communication Department. Additionally, the library provides technology support, including computer labs, printing services, and laptop lending, similar to those found in Georgia Institute of Technology and University of California, Los Angeles.
● Location
Reese Library is located in the heart of Augusta University's campus, near Savannah River, Fort Gordon, and Medical College of Georgia, and is easily accessible by public transportation, including Augusta Public Transit and University of Georgia's Campus Transit. The library is also within walking distance of Augusta University's student union, dining hall, and residence halls, making it a convenient destination for students, faculty, and staff, similar to University of Georgia's Main Library and Georgia Institute of Technology's Library and Information Center. The library's location also provides opportunities for collaboration with other Augusta, Georgia institutions, such as Paine College and Georgia Regents University, as well as community organizations, such as Augusta-Richmond County Public Library and East Central Georgia Regional Library. Category:Libraries in Georgia (U.S. state)