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The university recently dedicated the Welder Library, This West view from the library overlooks the beautiful scenery of the Missouri River Valley. named for Sister Thomas Welder, President of the University of Mary from 1978 to date.

Welder Library seats 204, and hold approximately 65,000 volumes. In addition, there are 8,000 records, cassettes, filmstrips, slides, and video cassettes. The library subscribes to over 550 periodicals and newspapers as well as the major indices. Back issues of periodicals are available. This facility also provides space for classrooms, computer laboratories, and faculty offices.

All materials in the library are classified under the Library of Congress system, with location of materials easily determined through the use of INFO*LYNX, an automated catalog. INFO*LYNX is a combined listing of the materials of the Welder Library, Bismarck Public Library and Mandan Public Library.

Upon presentation of proper credentials, students and faculty have access to the collections of Bismarck Public Library, Bismarck State College Library, Mandan Public Library, North Dakota State Library, and Q&R MedCenter One Health Sciences Library. Welder Library is linked by computer to the major academic and public libraries in North Dakota.

The State of North Dakota and the State of Minnesota have a contract which makes the resources of Minnesota available to residents of North Dakota, including the students and faculty of the University of Mary. This enormous skylight allows you to relax in the sunshine while reading your favorite book. A joint union list of serials, called MULS, gives Welder Library access to the periodical holdings of libraries in both states.

Welder Library is also a participation in OCLC, a nation-wide computerized library network that provides automated support for cataloging and interlibrary loan through access to 26 million volumes.

Basic hours of operation:

Summer hours of operation:

Mon. - Th.

8:00am - 10:00pm

Mon. - Fri.

8:00am - 4:30pm

Fri.

8:00am - 4:30pm

Sat.

1:00pm - 5:00pm

Sun.

2:00pm - 10pm

(Holiday hours vary)

Library Staff:

Cheryl Bailey
Director
701.355.8180
cbailey@umary.edu

Kristi Engle
Circulation; Serials
701.355.8049
kengle@umary.edu

Peggy Zimmerman
Interlibrary Loan; Technical Services
701.355.8247
peggyz@umary.edu

Linda Wagner
Reference/Instructional Services
701.355.8227
wagnerl
@umary.edu

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Revised: 03/27/03