Frequently Asked Questions

Light snacks and covered drinks are permitted in the library. Of course, we appreciate your being responsible and cleaning up after yourself out of respect to others using the space.

The library may have adjusted hours during breaks. Check the library hours for updates.

Yes, our Recreational Reading section is located on the main floor of the library, to the left of the Circulation desk.

Yes, the cases are located on the top floor of the library and may be checked out for 5 days at a time with no renewals.

Quiet study areas are located throughout the library, but especially in ‘the stacks’, where the books are located.

Absolutely! They can be found in OneSearch.

Accessing electronic resources both on and off campus is simple. Watch this video tutorial for step-by-step instructions

One of the most common issues with accessing e-resources is not signing into One Search. If you encounter difficulties accessing e-resources through One Search, follow the troubleshooting steps outlined in this video guide.  If this does not help, please fill out this form and one of our library staff will be happy to assist you shortly. 

Yes. One Search allows you to search across multiple databases as well as the library catalog at the same time. 

Wessels Library is open to Newberry college students, faculty, and staff.

Check with your professors or course syllabi for information on the use of OER in your classes. You can also inquire at the library for assistance in finding OER materials.

Explore the library’s electronic resources page for more information about the available resources. Note, that this link will take you to One Search, where you will click ‘Advanced Search’ and then choose ‘Electronic Resources (articles and eBooks)’ before completing the rest of your search.

Open Education Resources(OER) are freely accessible, openly licensed text, media, and other digital assets that are useful for teaching, learning, and research. Find out more here.

Yes, but please keep them on silent mode and be mindful of others by taking phone calls outside of the library.

Reach out to a librarian for personalized assistance. Contact information can be found here.

There are 10 in the commons and 7 in the upstairs and downstairs ‘stacks’ (areas where the books are located).

Access to the library after hours is available to Newberry College students, faculty, and staff with a valid ID card like this.

Yes, you can renew library materials online by signing into your library account. You can also get assistance with this at the Circulation desk or by phone.  

No, these materials stay in the library for patron use.