The virtual tour summarizes the key areas and services of the Hilton C. Buley Library at Southern Connecticut State University. It highlights the library's Learning Commons, which serves as the central hub on the main floor. Other highlights mentioned include the reference desk, computer lab, study rooms, media collections, classroom, and offices. The tour provides an overview of the library's layout and resources to orient visitors.

1. Virtual Tour of Hilton C. Buley Library
Southern Connecticut State University
New Haven, CT

2. .
Welcome to the virtual tour of Buley Library which is designed to highlight our services
and collections. The library, which first opened in 1970, is one of the busiest buildings
on campus. An addition to the library was completed in 2008 and the old building was
renovated and opened its doors in March 2015. The library is situated between
Engleman Hall and the Adanti Student Center with the entrance on the campus quad
side.
A Book Drop is conveniently located just outside the entrance to the library on the left
for anyone wishing to drop off materials when the library is closed.
Book Drop

3. LIBRARY HOURS
Monday – Thursday 8 am – 11 pm
Friday 8 am – 4:30 pm
Saturday 9 am – 5 pm
Sunday 1 pm – 11 pm

4. We begin our tour on the first floor. As you enter the outer doors, on the right is a portrait of Hilton C.
Buley after whom the library was named. Buley was the president of SCSU from 1954-1971.
Below the portrait is an indoor book drop which is open all hours the library is open.
To the left is an adorable bronze sculpture of a boy and girl sitting and reading on a bench titled Best
Friends Together, Forever. This is from the Randoph Rose Collection, a family owned and operated
company that specializes in handmade bronze sculptures, statues, fountains and accessories for
homes, gardens, and public spaces. The sculpture was a generous gift by the class of 1956.
Sculpture from the Randolph Rose Collection Book drop & Portrait of Hilton C. Buley

5. The Security Desk is situated to the left as you enter the inner doors
of the library.

6. Just past the inner doors, on the right are elevators and stairs leading to all 5
floors of the library building.

7. The inner doors open into the Learning Commons on the main floor of the library. The Learning
Commons is the heart and soul of the newly renovated Buley library spanning 18,000 square
feet. The space is flexible and adaptable: the chairs have handles and students can rearrange or
move them to form impromptu study groups. The tables are fixed and wired for wi-fi access.
Shutters along the wall can secure the rest of the library after normal business hours leaving
just the Learning Commons open around the clock. Plans are to keep the library open 24/7
starting fall 2015.

8. Catalog Kiosks
A couple of computers are available in the Learning Commons for quick
access to the library’s catalog and databases limiting what users can do on
these machines. It is not possible to print from these kiosks.

9. Check-out Desk
To the right is the Check-out desk which is currently open all hours the library is open. This is
where library materials and course reserves are checked out and returned. Enquiries about
library privileges, loans, and fines may be made here. Posters and lamination requests for the
Learning Resource Center which is located within may be dropped off or picked up at this desk.

10. Plans for self-check-out stations are in the works and will be located in the counter opposite the
Circulation Desk.
A Hoot Loot Machine where you can add money to your Hoot Loot Card and check your balance is
also located opposite the Check-out Desk. The machine accepts $1, $5, $10 and $20 dollar bills. It
does not take coins.
Do not miss the Digital Sign on the wall which features library hours , news, and important events.
Digital Sign
Self
Check-
out
Hoot Loot
Machine
Door next
to check-
out leads
to Access
Services

11. CaerCa
The printers (black and white, and colored) are conveniently situated in the Learning Commons
and are easily accessible to students in the Computer Lab, Learning Commons, and the
reference area. Students can print to these computers from their laptops as well by
downloading the Print Anywhere software located in the SCSU Share folder. To obtain
printouts, users swipe their Hoot Loot card in the card swipe on the monitor and then click on
their username to get printouts.
Printing cost:
Single side, black and white – 5 cents
Double-side, black and white – 8 cents
Single side, color – 25 cents
Double –side, color – 40 cents
Card
Swipe

12. As you walk pas the Check-out counter you will see double doors leading to another stairwell. Just pass the doors are
the Restrooms and water fountains. Restrooms and water fountains are available on every floor of the renovated
section as well as on the stack side.
If you wish to take a break from course readings and are looking for something light and fun to read, our Leisure
Reading book shelves may located against the wall near the restrooms may have just what you need.
Later this year, we hope to have a Café in this space next to the Leisure reading shelves. The operation of the café will
be a part of the food service contract that is currently out to bid. The café will be a long-awaited comfort and
convenience for students looking for coffee and a quick bite to eat, or a midnight snack in the late hours.
Cafe
Leisure
Reading
Restrooms Stairs

13. The Learning Commons leads to the Reference area. The Reference Desk is staffed by a friendly, professional librarian
most hours the library is open. Reference Librarians can help users find information for their papers or projects, suggest
search terms and strategies, provide citation help, and much more. Research assistance is available on a drop-in basis at
the desk and also via text messaging (SMS), email, and by phone. Subject librarians are available by appointment for in-
depth subject-specific assistance.
Reference Desk hours
Monday – Thursday 8:30 am – 9 pm
Friday 8:30 am – 4:30 pm
Saturday 12 pm – 5 pm
Sunday 2 pm – 7 pm

14. The Reference area has 18 MACs and 12 PCS, and each computer work area
is equipped with a state-of-the-art table lamp.

15. Scanners are available, one each on the counters attached to the wooden pillars on either side
of the computer hub. Users can scan to print, email, or download to a flash drive. Scanning is
free but printing costs apply. Stapler, a three-hole punch, and pencil sharpener are available
near the scanner.
Scanner
Scanner

16. A computer lab featuring MACs and PCs is available for those students who do not
have their own machines.
The IT Help Desk is located just outside the lab and adjacent to the Reference Desk.
Students can get technological help at their time and point of need.
IT Help
Desk

17. Charging Stations
A counter with charging stations where users can plug in USB drives, laptops, and tablets is
situated along the main staircase in the Reference area.

18. Six new spacious study rooms are along the periphery of the Reference area. Rooms 104 D, E, F, G, H, and J all seat six people. D and E are near
the IT Help Desk; F, G, H & J are near the computers in the reference area. Study rooms can be reserved online from the library home page.
Study Rooms
Six new spacious study rooms are along the periphery of the Reference area. Rooms 104 D, E,
F, G, H, and J all seat six people. F, G, H & J are near the computers in the reference area. Study
rooms can be reserved online from the library home page.
104 F 104 G 104 H 104 J

19. Study Rooms 104 D and E are right behind the IT Help Desk overlooking the quad.
104 D 104 E

20. The Library's Optelec machine provides magnification, color and contrast
support, and other benefits for those who are visually challenged. It is
located next to the pillar just outside study Room 104G.

21. Tiffany Windows
The beautiful stained glass windows designed and manufactured by the Louis C.
Tiffany Studios around the turn of the century were donated to Southern
Connecticut State University in 1972. The three you see here were given by the First
Church of Christ of New Haven, and the fourth which was donated in the 1990s by
the North Stonington Congregational Church is in the second floor reading room.

22. Here’s a view from the front lobby of the connector that links the renovated
section of the library that was completed in March 2015 and the addition that
was completed in 2008. The connector leads to the reference stack area. On
the right you will be able to see the Art Gallery on the Ground Floor through
the glass panels. On the left is the staircase leading to the Ground Floor.

23. The center staircase leads to the second floor of the library and the
staircase leading to the ground floor is situated in the connector that
links the renovated library and the library addition.
Stairs to the ground floor

24. Additional elevators are located just pass the connector on the right
in the Reference stack area.

25. The reference stacks are on the first floor. Books in this collection do not circulate. They include
atlases, dictionaries, encyclopedias, handbooks, manuals, and much more. Books are shelved by
Library of Congress call number system which uses letters and/or numbers to arrange the books
so books on the same topic are together. The collection begins with the A section near the
Student Center side.
Additional computers and printers are available here.
Further down on the left are the restrooms and water fountain. Restrooms and water fountains
are found in the same location on every floor on the stack side of the library.
Restrooms on
the left further
down Printers
Computers

26. New Books and Media
DVDs, Videos, and CDs are shelved in the Media collection which is currently on the first floor
right after the Reference books. They will eventually be moved to their new home on the
ground floor of Buley Library.

27. Library Classroom
The Library Instruction Classroom, Room 115, is located behind the Media shelves.
We are in the process of retrofitting this room to meet our instruction needs and
hope to have it ready in fall 2015. The room can accommodate fifty people.

28. Follow the sign to the reference librarians’ offices, Rooms 122 F-O. The door
next to the pillar, 122P, leads to their offices. This is where you would go if
you have an appointment with a reference librarian.
122 P
Office
door
here

29. This completes the tour of the first floor. Click on the appropriate tabs above to tour other floors of the library.
Map of the First Floor