About Lane Library

REGULAR SEMESTER HOURS

• Monday-Thursday: 7:30 a.m.-midnight
• Friday: 7:30 a.m.-8:00 p.m.
• Saturday: 10:00 a.m.-8:00 p.m.
• Sunday: noon-midnight

Library Staff

LIBRARY POLICIES

CONFIDENTIALITY

Patron confidentiality is very important to us. We do not release the circulation history of any patron to anyone else, for any reason. We must, however, tell the business office the titles of fined, overdue materials when charging student accounts. Patrons may only take out items on their own account unless they have written, spoken, or standing consent of another patron (for example, a professor who often sends students over to pick up books).

COMMUNITY USE POLICY

Ripon community members are welcome to use resources at Lane Library during the hours the library is open.  To check out items, community members must be members of Friends of Lane Library.  Due to restrictions from database vendors, we cannot offer use of databases other than our library catalog to community members.

COMPUTERS

When computers are in high demand we ask that they only be used for academic work; anyone using a computer for non-academic work may be asked to allow another patron to use the computer.

CONDUCT

The library is for all members of the Ripon College community. We ask that you act in a manner respectful of your fellow community members at all times when in the library. Anyone who does not may be asked to leave.

Floors 1A, 1, 2A, 2, and the silent study room are designated quiet study areas. Please respect others’ need for a quiet environment by confining conversation to the main floor (3A) or the conference room (4), which offer many areas for groups to work together.

CELL PHONES

Cell phone conversations are allowed in the library in the following locations: the front lobby, the stairwells, or the conference room.

FOOD

Food and covered drinks are permitted in the library as long as care is taken to keep library materials and furniture clean. Please respect your fellow students and don’t bring in food that has a strong smell (pizza, for example).

ADVERTISING

There is a bulletin board in the main entrance for advertisements. Any advertisements posted outside of this area without consent of a librarian will be taken down.

WAITKUS LAB

During the school year, the computer lab is open all times the library is open. When it is reserved for a class, the individual instructor may or may not allow students who are not in the class to use a computer. You can find the schedule below:

For Circulation policies and Interlibrary loan policies please visit our Services Page.

FRIENDS OF LANE LIBRARY

ABOUT US

Friends of Lane Library is a nonprofit group committed to improving Lane Library as the nexus of information resources for Ripon College.

Our Goals

• Provide access to quality information resources to support the curriculum of Ripon College.
• Provide comfortable and inviting spaces for student learning and interaction.
• Create lifelong learners by teaching information literacy skills as a part of classes and reference services.

JOIN US

Your membership fees and donations enable us to grow the Friends of Lane Library endowment. Funds from this endowment are used each year for projects around the library and to bring in authors to speak at our Spring Friends of Lane Library meeting. Check out the pictures of completed projects and speakers at Friends’ meetings above!

Benefits of Membership

• Check-out privileges for Lane Library’s circulating collections
• Access to small group meeting rooms (6-8 people)
• One-on-one reference assistance
• Wireless internet access
• Invitation to annual Friends meeting, featuring Wisconsin authors
• Semi-annual Friends newsletter
• Early access to library book sales

Annual Membership Categories

How to Join

• Make a gift online.
• Call our toll-free gift line at (877)231-0455.
• Mail a check to:Ripon College c/o Advancement Office P.O. Box 248 Ripon, WI 54971

Please designate that your donation is for Friends of Lane Library.

SUPPORT US

Additional ways to support Friends of Lane Library:

Purchase a book off of our Amazon wishlist.

Donate used books for our annual book sale. This year’s sale will be Tuesday April 10th through Sunday April 15th during regular library hours.  The sale takes place in the South Reading Room of Lane Library.

Contact Andrew Prellwitz at prellwitza@ripon.edu  with any questions.

Student Employment

Students interested in working at the library should drop an application (pdf) off at the front desk or email the completed form to Kate Moody: moodyk@ripon.edu

OPEN POSITIONS

Circulation Assistant

Supervisor: Kate Moody

Assistants are responsible for customer service to library patrons during all open hours. The main tasks include checking out and in of library items, maintaining proper placement of all library items within the building, and helping patrons locate desired media. Other duties as assigned.

Display Assistant

Supervisor: Kate Moody

Prepare and install displays in library cases at a rate of one to two displays per week, about 5-8 hours a week. Student must be able to work independently. Having a background in art is a plus, but not necessary.

STUDENT JOB DESCRIPTIONS

Archives Assistant

Supervisor: Andrew Prellwitz

Tasks include processing, cataloging, and filing archival material, general maintenance of the college’s archival collection, and creating exhibits for the museum and library.

Cataloging Assistant

Supervisor: Carl Ziebell

The person(s) in this position will be responsible for finding, editing, and downloading computer records for new books and materials in the Lane Library. Possibility of advanced work as priorities permit and the student shows potential.

Circulation Assistant

Supervisor: Kate Moody

Assistants are responsible for customer service to library patrons during all open hours. The main tasks include checking out and in of library items, maintaining proper placement of all library items within the building, and helping patrons locate desired media. Other duties as assigned.

Display Assistant

Supervisor: Kate Moody

Prepare and install displays in library cases at a rate of one to two displays per week.

Government Documents Assistant

Supervisor: Carl Ziebell

Process, catalog, and shelve government documents; may also assist with collection development for electronic government publications.

Interlibrary Loan Assistant

Supervisor: Kate Moody

Maintain incoming and outgoing interlibrary loan requests and ensure databases reflect circulation of these items. Locate books and articles via the worldwide web to fill patron requests. This position fills at least one hour per day each weekday.

Materials Processing Assistant

Supervisor: Carl Ziebell

The person in this position will be responsible for preparing new materials to go out on the shelves. This includes stamping, security tagging, and securing spine labels to new collection materials. The position also involves shelving books, and other duties as assigned.

Serials Assistant

Supervisor: Kate Moody

Process and shelve the library’s journals, magazines, and newspapers. This position fills at least one hour each weekday morning.

Lane Library Floor Maps