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Welcome to the Arkansas State University - Newport Library System!

ASU-Newport consists of three campuses located in Newport, Marked Tree, and Jonesboro but the ASUN Library System is a single system that serves all students, whether on campus or online, and all faculty. ASUN staff members may access the library system by requesting a Canvas account from IT services.

Newport Campus is a Community Library

The actual name of the library on the Newport campus is the Harryette M. Hodges and Kaneaster Hodges, Sr. Library, located in the Samuel Moore Walton Hall. It is a community library open to patrons from Newport and the surrounding area. Our community patrons are important to us, and we look forward to seeing everyone who visits our campus.

Community members access

Community members have access to ASUN wifi, computers, circulating collection books, and videos. Books and videos can be checked out by obtaining an ASUN library card.

Student Resources

The Newport campus in-house collections support coursework and research, along with providing recreational reading and videos. Students have access to reference materials, circulating collection books, and video materials they can check out.

A wide range of electronic resources and services supplement these collections. Additional resources include access to the Internet, the online library catalog, user education and the Academic Support Center computer labs. Students also have InterLibrary Loans available upon request.

Students on Jonesboro and Marked Tree have equal access to all online services

The libraries on the Marked Tree Campus and Jonesboro Campus are located in the main buildings on each campus. They offer electronic support, study areas, and tutoring services for students, faculty, and staff. Each library is part of the ASUN Library System. ASUN Students on all three campuses have equal access to all online services.

Tutoring

Tutoring is an important part of Library Services. Brainfuse Online Tutoring is available through your Canvas account. It is located on the navigation bar at the left side of your screen. Look for the guide on the next page to learn how to use the tutoring system. All library services are provided to ASUN students free of charge,

Introduction

This page is an introduction to the ASUN Library Services, the following pages provide guides, instructions on researching, and help finding other resources within the library system. Each module focuses on a different task and can be used as reference at any time. You can always contact the library by emailing library@asun.edu.

As you read through each module you will begin your journey to do more than just research a paper for class. You will understand how to choose a topic, find relevant sources, cite sources, know when and how to ask for help, and much more.

Get Started

Guides and tutorials are available on the next page to help you learn how to access and navigate the most requested parts of ASUN Library Services. If you need further help, contact the ASUN Library at 870-512-7862 or library@asun.edu.

Remember to check out the Library!