Chapter 12: Academic Services

The UNF Library, named in honor of the University's first president, is a full‑service, technologically supported library and information center, whose primary mission is to support the University's academic programs. It houses a collection of over 364,000 physical items including books, periodicals, and media along with approximately 1.6 million electronic resources. Library personnel promote an innovative outlook in providing services common to a large research library, including reference and information services, interlibrary loans, photo duplication facilities, and electronic full text databases.

The Library's collections are accessed through an online catalog, ExLibris Alma and Primo VE, maintained by the Florida Virtual Campus Library Services for the State University System of Florida (SUS). For more information about the Library’s holdings please visit Library Fact Sheet. The Library also provides access to the holdings of all SUS and Florida College System institutions through the Florida Virtual Campus (FLVC). Additionally, the Library is linked to the OCLC computerized databases offering instant access to millions of bibliographic records and holdings information of affiliated libraries. The combined advantages of these networks provide rapid access to materials available in the UNF collection, SUS libraries, Florida Library Information Network (FLIN), and national and international interlibrary loan channels.

The Library's discovery tool, OneSearch, is accessible not only in-house but also from campus offices and from remote locations. All Library policies, guides, hours information, and other services can be found on the Library website.

The Library building underwent an expansion and complete renovation in 2005-2006. With a seating capacity of 2,441, it is equipped with group study rooms, graduate study rooms, classrooms, public computer workstations, ITS Help Desk, and balcony seating. The Library offers wireless internet access throughout the 199,000 square foot building.

Except for holidays and semester breaks, the Library is open seven days a week. The operating schedule for the Library and its individual units is posted at the entrances, and on the Library website.

Full descriptions of Library services and regulations are available through the Library website. Highlights of the Library's services and policies are summarized for your convenience below:

LIBRARY CARDS

For current faculty, including visiting faculty and part-time faculty (adjuncts), the UNF Osprey 1Card is the required library borrowing card Office and must be presented to check out library materials. Off-campus access to databases and other electronic resources is available with authentication. For more information, visit Borrowing Privileges: Eligibility Requirements.

LOAN PERIODS

For more information, visit Loan Periods & Fines.

COURSE RESERVES

To ensure swift turnaround, requests for placing materials on Reserve should be initiated well in advance of a new semester or use by a specific class. Copyright issues may delay processing of materials. The following information can found at: Course Reserves: types of materials that are accepted; limits to number of items that can be placed on Reserve; Library purchase of items for Reserve use; loan periods; Course Reserve Material Request form; and placing personal copies on Reserve.

Materials are accepted for Course Reserve at the Access Services Desk (1st floor) during all hours the library is open.

Library instruction sessions are customized to course needs and can be delivered in person, online, or pre‑recorded, covering research skills such as database searching and evaluating sources. Faculty may request class‑specific orientations, workshops, or research consultations, and are encouraged to collaborate with instruction librarians to align sessions with course assignments and learning goals. For more information or to request a library orientation or instruction session, visit Library Orientations & Instruction Sessions.

Printers and copiers accepting Osprey 1Cardsare available on floors 1, 2, and 3. Cash to card machines are available on the first and second floors. Scanners are available on floors 1, 2, and 3. Visitors without an Osprey 1Card may purchase a guest printing card on the 1^st or 2^nd floors. For more information, visit Card and Printing Services in the Library.

The Interlibrary Loan (ILL) service obtains materials that are not owned by the UNF Library from other libraries for current UNF faculty, students and staff.  For more information or to make an ILL request, visit General ILL Information.

For information, visit Borrowing Privileges - Library Policies and Guidelines.

The library offers a wide range of online request and reservation forms, including those for equipment checkout, course reserves, digitization, exhibits, instruction sessions, space reservations, tours, purchase recommendations, e‑resource suggestions, and Special Borrower Card applications. Visit Library Forms for more information.

The foregoing policies and information are subject to change from time to time. Such changes and reminders will be announced by the Dean of the Library. Complete information on policies and services is available at Library Policies and Guidelines.

The Office of Academic Testing administers and/or provides information about Independent Study examinations and such tests as the : Allied Health Professional Admissions Test (AHPAT), American College Test (ACT), College-Level Academic Skills Test (CLAST), College-Level Examination Program (CLEP), Florida Teacher Certification Exam (FTCE), Florida College Entry-Level Placement Test (FCELP), Graduate Record Exam (GRE), Law School Admission Test (LSAT), Medical College Admission Test (MCAT), National Counselor Exam (NCE), NLN Nursing Mobility Profile II (NLN), Pharmacy College Admission Test (PCAT), Scholastic Aptitude Test (SAT), Test of English as a Foreign Language Examination (TOEFL), and the Veterinary College Admission Test (VCAT).

The College-Level Examination Program (CLEP) is offered by appointment only each semester to students who desire to take subject area exams for college credit. Students register in the Office of Academic Testing, Founders Hall, Room 2056. The NBCC National Counselor Exam for Licensure and Certification is offered twice per year through registration in the College of Education and Human Services Counselor Education Program. The NLN Nursing Mobility Profile II exam is offered once per semester by registering in the Office of Academic Testing. Contact the Office of Academic Testing for a schedule of test dates and registration deadlines.

The College-Level Academic Skills Test (CLAST) is required of all undergraduate students who seek admission to upper level programs at UNF, unless they have received a CLAST exemption. CLAST was developed by the State of Florida to test communication and computational skills that are judged by state university and community college faculty to be essential for college students to have achieved by the end of the sophomore year. The test is required by Florida Statutes and rules of the State Board of Education for the awarding of the Associate in Arts and baccalaureate degrees. In Spring 1995, Florida's Legislature approved alternatives to CLAST which became effective January 1, 1996. For additional information, please refer to the ACourse Schedule Booklet and Registration Schedule and the Academic Policies and Regulations section of the current University catalog. CLAST is offered for first-time examinees each February, June and October. A computerized CLAST lab is available for UNF students and non-students to take the English Language Skills, Reading Comprehension, and Mathematics subtests (for a fee) by appointment only each term. Students are eligible to take subtest(s) every 31 days.

The Office of Academic Testing is located in Founders Hall, Room 2056, and may be reached at (904) 620- 2927.

Student financial aid is coordinated through the collective offices of Enrollment Services. Enrollment Services is comprised of six units:

1. Enrollment Services Processing handles all of the behind-the-scenes processing functions;
2. One-Stop Student Services helps students with a wide array of issues including admissions, academic records, registration, financial aid, and veteran's affairs and serves as the public face of Enrollment Services;
3. Admissions is responsible for recruiting diverse and talented students;
4. Enrollment Services Compliance maintains quality assurance and handles all State and Federal reporting for Enrollment Services;
5. Enrollment Services Technology & Training support the rest of the unit with technological services; and
6. Administrative functions are handled by the office of the Associate Vice President of Enrollment Services.

Working together, Enrollment Services provides assistance to students by coordinating all Federal, State and institutional student aid programs. Faculty are reminded that all scholarship awards to UNF students, regardless of the origin of the funds, must be coordinated through Enrollment Services Processing.

A variety of grants, loans, and employment programs are available. Eligibility criteria vary. Students should be referred to One-Stop Student Services for information and application procedures. For additional information students should call the One-Stop,(904) 620- 5555. A faculty and staff "hotline" has been established for contacting the One-Stop, (904) 620-2224, but students should go through our main switchboard. The Office is located in Building 53 - UNF Hall, Suite 1700.

The Office of Research and Sponsored Programs (ORSP) serves as the University's central administrative unit responsible for securing external resources through grants and contracts and providing financial and contractual stewardship of awards. ORSP provides dynamic and proactive services to cultivate and maximize external resources for relevant research, scholarly and creative pursuits. ORSP provides guidance and support to the university community in an environment that fosters the creative process and the enrichment of students and teaching, while ensuring protection of the university's financial, contractual, and regulatory obligations as well as accountability to external funding sources.

ORSP services include pre-award advice and assistance, award negotiations, post-award administration, accounting services, and financial administration for faculty interested in grants and contracts. Through the programs which it administers, ORSP contributes to professional development of faculty, enhances the educational experiences of students and facilities the addressing of critical concerns of the community and region.

Usage Rules for the Faculty Lounge - Osprey Commons, Building 16, 4th Floor 

1.  Regular operating hours shall be Monday through Thursday 7am - 8pm and Friday 7am - 3pm.
2. Faculty is responsible for keeping the Lounge secure. Please lock the Lounge if you are the last one to leave.
3. This venue is for study, relaxation and quiet conversation among faculty members, adjunct faculty, and retired faculty of the University of North Florida.
4. No classes may be held in the Lounge at any time.
5. No students (graduate or undergraduate) may be brought into the Lounge be any faculty member except for special events where student attendance is permitted.
6. The Lounge may  only  be reserved during the above regular operating hours for faculty functions, which might or might not include students, parents, alumni, and non-faculty. Persons seeking to schedule such events must submit a request to the  President of the Faculty Association or his/her designee for approval.
7.   The balcony between the Faculty Lounge and the Talon Room is a shared space and accessible by both venues. Please be considerate of others while on the balcony if there is an event in the Talon Room. Campus units organizing high profile events may request exclusive use of the Lounge from the University President.
8.   The Talon Room is a venue managed by the Office of Faculty Excellence & Academic Engagement and is not to be used unless reserved for an event. To submit a reservation request, follow this link: https://unf.co1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_3QwBl8Sn2V1ATXg.  
9. 1.   Discard all disposable items (plates, cups, napkins, etc.) in garbage bin. 
   2.   Clean up any messes or spills. 
   3.   Use coasters under cups and glasses to protect the countertops and tabletops. 
   4.   Do no move any furniture. 
   5.   Turn off the TV when you leave. Keep the volume low so as not to disturb others. 
   6.   Don't leave anything behind. Please take everything with you. 
   7.   Return chairs to their proper placing so it's presentable for the next guest. 
   8.   Keep in mind that someone will use the space after you and it's your responsibility to keep it presentable.  The Faculty Lounge is a unique venue unlike any other on campus and is currently our premier venue. Faculty members using the Lounge agree to take responsibility for maintaining the space in accordance with the following basic rules of etiquette: 

The Faculty Lounge is located in Osprey Commons - Building 16 - 4th Floor