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Collections

[Locations] [Periodicals] [Reference Collection] [Archives and Special Collections] [ERIC documents] [Fine Arts - Verschoor Collection - Albany] [Media Collections] [Newspapers] [Poetry - Carol Ann Donohue Memorial Poetry Collection] [Slides]

The Sage Libraries collections support instruction at the Colleges, and reflect the strengths of the curriculum. The collections support all the liberal arts and sciences and have particular strengths in Women’s Studies (Troy); Nursing and Allied Health (Troy); the Visual Arts (Albany); Health Management (Albany); Physical and Occupational Therapy (Troy) and Contemporary North American poetry in English (Troy).

Locations

Using the Library of Congress classification system, locate circulating materials by call number.

 Albany Campus Library: 

 Troy Campus Library: 

Periodicals

The most  recent issues of many of the periodicals received by both Campus Libraries are displayed alphabetically by title in the periodicals room on the first floor of each building.  All other issues, bound and unbound, are in the basement periodicals area.

Periodical titles also can be searched using Sage’s online catalog Unicorn.  The online record also displays the date of the most recently received issue.

Periodicals are shelved alphabetically, not using any library classification system.

Reference Collection

Reference materials are quite varied and include almanacs, directories, dictionaries, handbooks, encyclopedias, bibliographies,  atlases, surveys of specific disciplines, as well as abstracts and indexes.  They can provide useful information to guide you in your research.  Reference books can be located by checking Unicorn.  The reference collections are located on the first floors of both libraries.  Materials must be used within the library.

Archives and Special Collections - Troy

Books, documents and materials relating to the history of The Sage Colleges as well as some local history, are collected and maintained by the college archivist. Please call 244-4522 to inquire about items in the collection and to make an appointment to use the collection.

ERIC Documents

A small, but relevant collection of microfiche of ERIC documents relating to education research is held by each library.  Check at the reference desk for further information or to order additional documents.

Fine Arts - Verschoor Collection - Albany

The Helen L.Verschoor Fine Arts Collection is housed in the north end of the Second Floor.  With over 5000 books, the extensive circulating collection supports the Sage JCA programs in Fine Arts.  Helen Verschoor, who served as Librarian from 1961-1985, was largely responsible for the development and enrichment of  the collection.  A fund, named in her memory, has been established to support the purchase of fine arts library materials. 

Media Collections

The Media collection includes over 12,000 items in a variety of formats 1/2-inch and 3/4-inch video cassettes, slide-tapes, filmstrips, audio cassettes, and compact disks.  These are cataloged in the online Unicorn catalog and are searchable by title, subject and applicable personal entries such as director or producer.

Media materials are kept at the circulation desk in Albany and in the Basement in Troy. In Troy, circulating titles are located on the north side of the basement level; reserved media materials are at the circulation desk.

Many items in the Media collection do not circulate and must be used on the premises.  Others may be loaned to Sage faculty on a short term basis.  There are facilities for individual and group viewing of audiovisual materials in both Libraries. Group viewing should be scheduled with the Circulation desk.

Newspapers

The Sage Libraries subscribe to the following daily newspapers in print format

Current copies of the above dailies are located as follows:
   · Albany - in the Periodicals room, on wall racks
   · Troy - in the main lobby between the circulation desk and the copier

Recent copies of the Libraries' newspapers are stored in:
  · Albany - shelves in the periodicals room, basement
  · Troy - shelves in the periodicals room, basement

About three month's worth of newspapers are kept at each library. When the microfilmed copies arrive, the paper copies are recycled.  (Note: the Times Union, The Troy Record and USA Today are not available on microfilm.)  In both buildings, the back issues of newspapers on microfilm are located in the basement near the bound periodicals.  For assistance in using the microfilm reader/printers,  ask at the reference desk for assistance.

Poetry - Carol Ann Donohue Memorial Poetry Collection

Located in the M. Josephine Hare Room, just off the main lobby of the Troy Campus Library, this collection is quite comprehensive for 20th century poetry in English, mostly by North Americans.  This collection, supported by a bequest in memory of a Russell Sage woman who died while a student, is considered one of the best such collections in New York State.  All holdings are cataloged in the Unicorn online catalog.  Most titles are available for circulation.

Slides

The Albany Campus Library owns a collection of over 30,000 slides appropriate for use by faculty in many departments, including fine arts, history and culture.  Faculty may contact the reference desk regarding use of the slides.

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