Library Reference
The Public Services Desk assists students, faculty, staff, and other researchers with their research and information retrieval needs. Books in the library are cataloged using the Library of Congress Subject Classification and Subject Headings as indicated in the list below. In addition to print materials, the library 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 with using Library resources, research, and other services, call the Public Services 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 Public Services 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
Dantrea Hampton – Reference/Periodicals Librarian. Email: dantrea.hampton@kysu.edu
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. 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