Rhodes Archives and Special Collections - As the institutional memory of Rhodes College, the archives collects, preserves, arranges, and describes records of permanent value from the founding in 1848 to the present.
Barret Liaison Program - The Barret Liaison program strengthens the partnerships in research and lifelong learning between academic and administrative departments and Barret information professionals.
Check-Out Desk - The Desk is located on the main level of Barret library (see information below)
Poster Printing - The poster printer is located on the second floor of library.
Get Help – A comprehensive guide to some of the most often asked questions concerning information technology at Rhodes.
The Desk – The Desk provides research, technology, and circulation support and is staffed during the following hours:
- Monday–Thursday: 7:30 a.m.–Midnight
- Friday: 7:30 a.m.–5:00 p.m.
- Saturday: 11:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.
- Sunday: 10:00 a.m.–Midnight
The Desk is staffed by professional librarians and student assistants. Assistance is available in person, by email, and by phone. A ticketing system is available at any time for research- and technology-related questions; however, responses are typically provided Monday–Thursday between 8:00 a.m. and 8:00 p.m., and Friday between 8:00 am – 4:30 pm. There is limited response availability on nights and weekends.
The Desk is managed by a team of librarians who respond to research and technology questions, provide customer service, serve as liaisons to academic departments, teach course-related library instruction at faculty requests, recommend resources (books, databases, and films), participate in faculty programs, serve on committees, and complete project work within the division. For assistance, contact help@rhodes.edu.
Interlibrary Loan - Obtain materials such as books and journal articles for the purpose of teaching, learning, and research.
Writing Center - The Writing Center is dedicated to cultivating strong, independent writers. It is located on the first floor of Barret Library.
Testing Room - The distraction reduced Testing Room is on the 3rd floor of the Barret Library and has 16 non-proctored testing spaces dedicated for students who are registered with the Office of Student Accessibility Services (SAS). The distribution of tests is facilitated through the Library Check Out Desk.
How students use the testing room:
- Register with the Office of Student Accessibility Services to gain fob access to the room.
- Schedule an appointment online to use the testing center.
- Bring your fob and Rhodes ID to the Check Out Desk. Tell the front desk workers that you are taking a test, and they will assist with the process from there.
- Take the test in the Testing Room.
- When done, return the test to the Check Out Desk.
How faculty provide tests for students:
- Download and fill out a test cover sheet for each student registered with the SAS Office who is taking a test.
- Bring the tests and cover sheets to the Library Check Out Desk at least one day before a student is to take their test so staff can process the items.
- Pick up all the tests from the Check Out Desk after the tests have been taken.