Library Reference
The Reference Desk has been merged with the Circulation Desk. The merged adopted name is Service Desk. The Service Desk assists students, faculty, staff and other researchers with their research and information retrieval needs as well as house reference materials for patrons use. Reference collections do not circulate. Patrons may use reference materials in the Library and make copies as needed. Reference books are cataloged using the Library of Congress Subject Classification and Subject Heading as indicated in the list below. In addition to print materials, the department also houses and provides access to many Online Library Databases, including Journal Finder, and the KSU Library Catalog.
Off-Campus Access:
- Click on Off Campus Access.
TUTORIAL Books (Searching WorldCat Discovery)
TUTORIAL Articles (Searching WorldCat Discovery)
For assistance on using Library resources, research, and other services call the Service Desk at(502) 597-6851, stop by the Desk or contact us using our Ask-A-Librarian feature on the Library’s website.
A professional librarian is always present at the Reference Desk during business hours to assist Library users.
To assist you in research note the Library of Congress Classification and Subject Headings:
A–General works
B–Philosophy, psychology, Religion
C–Auxiliary sciences of history (general)
D–History/Europe
E–History: America
G–Geography, Anthropology, Recreation
H–Social Sciences
J–Political Science
K–Law
L–Education
M–Music
N–Fine Arts
P–Language and Literature
Q–Science
R–Medicine
S–Agriculture
T–Technology
U–Military Science
V–Naval Science
Z–Bibliography, Library Science, Information Resources (general)
Service Desk Faculty:
Nkechi Amadife, Ph.D; M.L.I.S – Head of Public Services and Reference/Coordinator of Library Instruction. Email: nkechi.amadife@kysu.edu
Bobby Walter, M.L.I.S – Reference/Distance Education Librarian. Email: bobby.walter@kysu.edu
Vacant – Reference/Government Document Librarian
Vacant – Reference/Circulation Librarian
Dantrea Hampton – Reference/Periodicals Librarian. Email: dantrea.hampton@kysu.edu
Vacant – Reference/Education Curriculum Librarian
For additional information regarding the Reference services or Public Services Contact the Head of Public Services, Dr. Nkechi Amadife at nkechi.amadife@kysu.edu or call the general Service Desk (502) 597-6851.
Nkechi Amadife, Ph.D. Associate Professor Head of Public Services/ Coordinator of Library Instruction Blazer Library Kentucky State University Frankfort, KY 40601 Phone: 502.597.6817 Email: nkechi.amadife@kysu.edu