Guest Policy Guests–including alums, retired staff, Wheaton friends and families, non-Wheaton students, and our neighbors–are welcome to use the library. Our primary mission is to serve the College’s students, staff, and faculty. At times, we may ask you to yield to our primary users. See our: Building Access During the academic year, you may use […]
Personal Data Collection Practices The library provides some services using third-party online tools. As a result, we and the vendors of these tools collect and retain data about you. We work to ensure that your data is stored securely, avoid creating unnecessary records, and ensure that contracts and licenses with vendors reflect library policies and […]
Confidentiality and Privacy Policy “All people… possess a right to privacy and confidentiality in their library use. Libraries… advocate for, educate about, and protect people’s privacy, safeguarding all library use data, including personally identifiable information.” The Library Bill of Rights, American Library Association “We protect each library user’s right to privacy and confidentiality with respect […]
Collection Policy Introduction This policy guides the development of Madeleine Clark Wallace Library’s collections as the core source of scholarly information for the Wheaton community. In support of the College’s mission, the library’s mission and guiding principles, and the values of our profession, we select resources that align with the curriculum and represent a variety […]
Peer Research Tutors “[My PRT] was so incredibly helpful! He was so patient and understanding and walked me through everything I needed to know about citations. He also emailed me plenty of resources. Overall I think these tutors are an invaluable resource on campus!” What is Peer Research Tutoring? Wallace Library Peer Research Tutors (PRTs) […]
Funding Opportunities from LTLC The Library, Technology, and Learning Committee (LTLC) currently administers two funding opportunities for faculty: academic innovation funds, and open educational resources (OER) stipends. These opportunities are intended to support initiatives that advance curricular and pedagogical uses of library resources and technologies. Questions can be directed to any member of LTLC or […]
FYE Instruction Our two-pronged approach We believe that all students should begin their college career with a basic foundation of information in the academic environment, regardless of their experiences prior to entering college. As FYE is the only course that all first-year students must take, it is the ideal space to lay the foundation of […]
Information Literacy Program Overview What is Information Literacy? The Association of College & Research Libraries (ACRL) defines information literacy as “…the set of integrated abilities encompassing the reflective discovery of information, the understanding of how information is produced and valued, and the use of information in creating new knowledge and participating ethically in communities of […]
Instructional Technology Build your digital teaching toolbox In addition to the opportunities provided by LTLC, Library Services’ Research & Instruction department supports faculty and students in the selection and use of a variety of digital teaching and learning tools. When it comes to tools, remember that the tool itself is not the most important thing; […]
Library Tutorials These tutorials will help you understand different parts of the research process, remind you of something you learned in a library session or class, and help you make sure you get your assignments right. From brainstorming search terms, to selecting sources, to polishing your bibliography, these modules help take the guesswork out of […]
