What hours is the library open?
During the spring and fall semesters, the library is open Monday-Thursday 7:45 a.m. - midnight, Friday 7:45 a.m. - 5:00 p.m., Saturday 11:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m., and Sunday 7:30 p.m. - midnight. (Sunday hours only apply during Fall and Spring semesters). During the summer, the library opens at 8 am and closes at 9 p.m. Monday through Thursday.
Where is the library located?
The library is located on the first two floors of the R.T. Williams Learning Resource Center (LRC). To find the LRC, visit our campus map page.
The library's physical address is:
SNU Library
4115 N. College
Bethany, OK 73008
Phone: 405.491.6351
Fax: 405.491.6355
To contact a specific library staff member, see our staff page.
Where can I return books when the library is closed?
A book drop is located near the east and west entrances of the library for returning books when the library is closed.
What's the policy on over-due materials?
The library extended use (fine) policy is as follows:
| Books |
Fee |
| Standard Circulation |
$0.10 per day |
| Reserves (Daily) |
$0.50 per day |
| Hourly |
$0.25 per hour |
| Interlibrary |
$0.50 per DAY
|
Laptops & Peripherals
Laptops, cords, and headsets are checked out for up to 6 hours and may be renewed for use until closing time that day. There is a $10 hourly extended use fine for keeping a laptop or peripheral overdue. All laptops and peripherals must be returned by closing on the day they are checked out. None may be checked out overnight. No checkouts or renewals are permitted if the borrower has a fine.
What's the policy for lost materials?
Patrons will be charged the Books in Print or Media Catalog price for any lost material. In addition, a $20.00 processing fee will be applied. If a current price cannot be determined, the average replacement cost will be charged as follows:
| Audio/Visual |
$100.00 |
| Books |
$50.00 |
| Curriculum |
$20.00 |
| Microform |
$10.00 |
How can I get a job at the library?
To learn about student worker opportunities, contact Chris Peterson, SNU's Director of Career Services & Student Employment Office at career@snu.edu. Or visit their web page, here.
Full-time openings will be posted as the become available by the SNU Human Resources department at this page.
What if I need help with research after hours?
Text a librarian by texting 309-222-7740 and enter the library's code SNU. A librarian will text your answer within 10 minutes between 8 a.m. and 10 p.m. Monday through Friday and Saturday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Need help from home during library hours?
Contact the SNU Library:
Reference librarians or circulation staff
(405) 491-6351
LRCreference@snu.edu
How do I get a library card at the Metropolitan Library System?
Take your SNU student ID card and identification showing your permanent residence (driver's license) to the Bethany Branch of the Metropolitan Library System and apply for a library card that can be used anywhere in the Metropolitan Library System (Oklahoma City and Oklahoma County). For more information and directions, go to the Bethany Library website.