Help

Avila librarians are happy to help with research, both in person and remotely.

How to Get Help

The chat box on the lefthand side of this page provides convenient 24-7 research assistance.

During library hours, staff on the library circulation desk are available to provide information and assistance in person or via telephone (816.501.3621)

Avila librarians are available on Navigate for appointments and walk-in assistance. Make a Navigate appointment with a librarian by selecting the option for Academic Success/Tutoring.

Tutorials

The library offers dozens of tutorials with introductory information that enhances your use of library resources.

When accessing library databases from a non-Avila computer, we use a sign-in page to verify your Avila credentials in order to provide you with full access to library resources.

Logging On

The login information for this page is the same server as it is for other Avila programs such as Canvas, MyAU and Navigate.

If you are not able to sign in, please double-check your information and try again. If problems persist, call (815.501.3621) or stop by the library Circulation Desk.

If an error prevents access to any library database, please contact the Library Director Tom Pfeifer for further assistance.

Books, computers, and more can be easily renewed online. To do this, select Renew Your Materials from the menu on the left-hand side of this page, or click on the See My Bookshelf link tab or select the link below:

The login information for this page is the same server as it is for other Avila programs such as Canvas, MyAU and Navigate.

Once logged in, click on the menu option that shows your currently checked out items. You will see a list of your currently checked out items, including due dates. Simply click Renew All or select specific items to renew and click Renew Marked.

Some items are not renewable online, due to checkout rules or requests from other patrons. If unable to renew your items online, please stop by the library’s circulation desk or call us (816.501.3621) and we will renew any items that are eligible for renewal.

The library assesses fines for some overdue items and replacement fees on any lost or damaged items. Fines are assessed when you return an item, and vary from 10 cents a day for books, to a 20-dollar minimum on most laptops and computing equipment.

If you have outstanding fines, please stop by the library circulation desk to pay them off. Unpaid fines or fees may result in your balance being transferred to your Avila business account or a hold being placed. The library can only accept cash as payment for fines at this time.

If you have any questions, or believe that you have been charged incorrectly, please contact the Library Director (Tom Pfeifer).

The Avila Library has 6 study rooms and 2 larger classroom spaces that can be reserved:

Study Rooms

• Hager Family Study Room (1)
• McCullough Family Study Room (2)
• Schutte Foundation Study Room (3)
• Sunderland Foundation Study Room (4)
• Fahey Family Study Room (5)
• Hunter Family Study Room (6)

Classrooms

• Mabee Transformational Learning Center
• Inspirational Learning Center

Reservations can be made by stopping by the library’s Circulation Desk, or by phone (816.501.3621).

Click here to view the library’s study room rules.

Reservations for all rooms other than the Hager Family Study Room (1) require a group of 3 or more.

All other desktop computers, tables, chairs and booths in the library are first-come, first-serve. If a room isn’t reserved, it reverts to first-come, first-serve as well.

If you have questions, refer to the library’s room policies or contact Library Director Tom Pfeifer.

Each semester Avila students receive $30.00 in print credits. Unless these credits have all been used, no payment is necessary.

If you run out of print credits, you can add more to your account at the library circulation desk. We can only accept cash.

Printing Costs

Grayscale 1-sided – 10¢/page

Grayscale 2-sided – 20¢/page

Color 1-sided – 15¢/page

Color 2-sided – 30¢/page

How to Print

You can print to a library printer the normal way from an Avila desktop computer. You can also use our printers from your personal computer with print.avila.edu. It’s quick and easy to print from your personal computer, but there are a few limitations.

Print.avila.edu Requirements

When printing from through print.avila.edu, the website decides on the output format for you. This means that your document will be printed double-sided in greyscale. Also, the website doesn’t accept Microsoft word. You will need to convert word documents to PDF in order to print. The library Circulation Desk is happy to assist you with this.

Printing with Print.avila.edu

1. Log in to print.avila.edu (using the same credentials as for Canvas, MyAU or Navigate)
2. In the left-side menu, click Web Print.
3. On the next page, click the Submit a Job button.
4. Select LIB-SLOAN as your printer and click on Print Options.
5. Choose how many copies of your document you need and click Upload Documents.
6. Upload your document and click Upload & Complete.
7. Collect your printed document from the Sloan Printer (located across from Study Room 1).

 

The Avila Library has several programs and apps that save you time and connect you to library resources.

Mobile Apps

BrowZine

BrowZine is a great way to read the journals that the library subscribes to. With BrowZine, you can read whole issues, save articles to your bookshelf and stay up to date with the latest content.

Download the BrowZine App

EBSCO Mobile

EBSCO databases are the heart of the Avila library’s online collections. EBSCO Mobile lets you take hundreds of thousands of books and journals with you wherever you go. You can also save articles to read later, and sort by full text and peer reviewed materials.

Download the EBSCO App

Films on Demand

Films on Demand is Avila’s video database, with many options for educational and enjoyable programming. With the Films on Demand app, you can watch these on the go.

Download the Films on Demand App

Browser Extensions

LibKey Nomad
LibKey Nomad is an extension that works with almost every web browser. As you browse the internet, LibKey Nomad helps you bypass paywalls on content the library owns, so you get fast and easy access to full text content.

Software

Microsoft Office

Avila students, faculty and staff can download Microsoft Office, which includes Word, Excel, Powerpoint and several other programs.

IT services maintains an app server. Many programs are available for download from the server.

Need more information on how to access library resources, or tips on how to enhance your research experience? Our Niche Academy page hosts dozens of helpful tutorials.

Library Policy Documents

Click here to access Avila University conduct policies.

Library Collection Development Policy

Library Group Study Room Policy

Click here to visit the Academic Success & Tutoring Services webpage.

Tutoring is available by appointment and on a walk-in basis. The Tutoring Center is located in the back of the library, next to the Writing Center. The sign-in kiosk for study jams is also located in the Tutoring Center. Specialized tutoring for Math and Science can be found in O’Reilly Hall, Room 222.

On the Tutoring Services webpage you can view the tutoring schedule and find more information about the STEM Enrichment Zone and Study Jams.

You can make tutoring appointments in Navigate.

Call (816.501.3712) or email (tutoring.center@avila.edu) for more information.

The Tutoring Center is directed by Monica Watson.

IT’s Information Services desk is located right next to the Circulation Desk at the entrance to the library.

The Information Services desk can help with password resets and other routine problems. If no one is available, you can check with the library Circulation desk for further assistance.

You can also call (816.501.2900) or email (helpdesk@avila.edu) for further assistance.

The IT services website is a great resource. There you can download software, reset your password, submit a help ticket, and more.

TRIO Student Support Services (SSS) is located in the back of the library, between the quiet study area and the history wall.

SSS offers various free services designed to ensure first generation, income-eligible full-time students on the Avila University campus are successful in their academic career to ensure a timely progression to degree completion. These include:

• Academic Advising
• Tutoring
• Mentoring
• Computer Use
• Grant Aid Scholarships
• Special Courses
• Workshops and Related Activities
• Assistance with Financial Aid Process
• Financial Literacy and Planning
• Career and Graduate/Professional School Advisement

Call (816.501.2904) or email (InspiredToAchieve@avila.edu) for more information.

SSS is directed by Anissa Martinez.

The Avila Writing Center is a free service dedicated to supporting students with any writing project they are working on, be it a class essay, research paper, literature review, presentation, or resume. One-on-one consultations are held in the back of the library, next to the Tutoring Center, on both an appointment and walk-in basis.

On the Writing Center web page, you can view the Center’s schedule, watch Tutorials, and read handouts and FAQs.

You can make Writing Center appointments in Navigate.

Call (816.501.3710) or email (writingcenter@avila.edu) for more information.

The Writing Center is directed by Ashley Squires, Ph.D.