Campus Resources

Library
Located on the first floor of the college's administration center, the Mercy College of Northwest Ohio Library provides materials and services that support the educational and information needs of the students, faculty, and our alumni. OhioLINK access is available to all materials found at participating major academic and medical libraries located in Ohio. Remote access to OhioLINK databases, streaming video and online art collections will be available in July 2004.

The Library Open Computer Lab houses 21 computers and contains various software programs required by classes, Microsoft Office, a scanner, as well as many practice tests and programs in the student's field. Currently operating on Windows 2000 with Internet Access, the students can meet all their computing needs at this on-campus location.

Library and Computer Lab Hours
Library hours are posted outside the library or can be obtained by calling (419) 251-1700 or emailing library@mercycollege.edu.

Library Telephone Directory
Circulation Desk 419-251-1700
Library Supervisor 419-251-1327

Circulation Information
Books may be borrowed from the Mercy College Library and OhioLINK institutions for 3 weeks. Library users can renew a title if no holds have been placed for the title during the initial loan period. Items placed on semester reserve by faculty do not circulate unless the student obtains direct permission from the course instructor.

Interlibrary Loan Services
(Borrowing items from other libraries)
Students, faculty and staff may borrow books from other institutions using our OhioLINK connection. Usually, OhioLINK items are received within 3 to 5 working days.

Articles and other items not available through OhioLINK may be borrowed by completing an Interlibrary Loan Request Form at the circulation desk. Items that can be borrowed free of charge will be ordered immediately, but may take up to 10 days to arrive by mail or courier service at the Mercy College Campus. Patrons will be contacted by college e-mail when their materials arrive.

Students and faculty members are allowed five free fee-based interloan requests per semester. Any interlibrary loans requests over this limit that require a fee are charged to the library user. The library staff will always consult with each individual before paying a fee for any interlibrary loan materials.

Reference and Informarion Services
Reference service is available upon request. All patrons are encouraged to research independently. The librarian and the library staff will assist students in most aspects of their research needs. Individualized instruction in research methods, Internet training and database instruction are available by appointment. The American Psychology Association citation format examples handout is available at the library circulation desk. Faculty can request reference help from the Library Supervisor or fill out a faculty reference request form at the library circulation desk.

OPAL
OPAL is the online catalog of the Ohio Private Academic Libraries. Mercy has partnered with 21 private colleges who have merged their resources for access to a multitude of materials that each and every student can use. The OPAL card catalog contains the records and holdings of books, audiovisual materials, electronic books and journals as well as microforms and periodicals of the member libraries. Users at Mercy can limit their search to holdings available at the Mercy campus or choose to access all the materials in the consortium. The OPAL card catalog does not contain citations or full text articles found in journals, magazines and newspapers. However, OPAL participates in OhioLINK, which enables the user to have access to multiple databases, which index journals, magazines and newspapers.



Student Success Center
Mission
The mission of the Student Success Center is to design, implement and monitor programs and services that contribute to the educational success and persistence of students.

Goals
In keeping with our mission, our goals are to:
  1. Support the mission, values and vision of the College in all our programs and services.
  2. Holistically promote the academic, personal, and professional development of students.
  3. Help underprepared students prepare, prepared students advance and advanced students excel.
  4. Compel students to take personal responsibility for their academic experiences.
  5. Foster self-awareness, self-esteem, and self-motivation in students.
  6. Act as a supplementary resource to the primary instruction of faculty.
  7. Serve as a resource for faculty and staff in their promotion of student success.

Programs & Services
We meet our goals by providing, free of charge:
  1. Academic Guidance and Enrichment
  2. Academic Tutoring
  3. APA Guidelines for Papers
  4. APA Citation of Electronic Database Sources
  5. Personal Counseling
  6. Office of Accessibility
  7. Office of Accessibility- Documentation Guidelines
  8. Testing Center (Faculty- Testing Accommodation Form)
  9. Career Planning
  10. Student Portfolios
  11. Portfolio Instructions
  12. Additional Academic Resources

Student Success Center Staff

Jennifer Reitz, M.A.
Director Academic Services
Office: 5812
Floor Phone: 419 251-1710

Victor Monroe, B.A., M.A.
Writing Center Coordinator
Office: 5822
Floor Phone: 419 251-1479

Wendy Nathan, M.S., LPC
Counselor
Office: 5815
Floor Phone: 419 251-1454

Judy Never, B.S.
Math/Science Learning Support Specialist
Office: 5819
Floor Phone: 419 251-1493


Computer Lab
Mercy College of Northwest Ohio now has two complete computer labs available for student use. Both labs are state-of-the-art computer centers. The first lab is located off the library where students may write papers, do research, complete required educational programs, receive e-mail, and serf the "web." This lab is available for student use during library hours and may be scheduled by calling the library or is available on a walk-in basis.

The second computer lab, located on the second floor of the College, is one of the most up-to-date labs in the state. This lab, reserved for class use, has high-end IBM computers, 15" flat monitors, CD-RW and DVD capability, and full broadband access to the internet. This lab contains video projection and Tech Commander (R) hardware and software, which allows the instructor to view any student's screen from the instructor workstation, project any student or instructor's screen, or take control of any computer in the lab to individually instruct a student.

Mercy College Computer Lab
419-251-1700
Hours
Sun: Call for hours
M-Th: 7:30am - 7:30pm
Fri: 7:30am - 5pm
Sat: Call for hours



Micromedex
Micromedex is an internet resource available to students. The micromedex Healthcare Series provides a wide range of clinical databases, including unbiased, referenced information about drugs, toxicology, diseases, acute care, and alternative medicine. Learn More

Medication Safety
Drug Solutions
Patient Education
Solutions
Disease and Condition Management Solutions

In addition, the CareNotes System provides your patients with complete, easy-to-understand information about all aspects of their care, medications, and health, in English or Spanish.
Learn More

Students will need to abtain a login number and password from their clinical instructor. Mecry College login may not be used while at the clinical setting. Students may instead use the Mercy portal to access Micromedex.

Micromedex can be accessed by LOGGING IN HERE

Please be sure to cite Micromedex appropriately. A guide to citations can be found at
http://www.micromedex.com/about-us/legal/cite/


Student Life

Student Life Office and Student Activities

The Mercy College of Northwest Ohio Office of Student Life’s mission is to compliment classroom learning through a co-curricular experience for students. The Office of Student Life provides meaningful campus programming, community service opportunities, and exposure to diverse topics to prepare students for success beyond higher education and to serve the needs of the poor and under-served in the community.

Various social, cultural, intellectual and recreational activities are provided throughout the school year to complement the academic program and provide personal and professional development. Students are also encouraged to participate in local community activities. Information regarding student activities and community events are posted around the campus.

Why get involved on campus?
• Develop marketable leadership and organizational skills
• Use energy and recreational time constructively
• Develop and clarify personal values
• Enhance creative thought and expression
• Develop critical thinking skills
• Learn the importance of cooperation, teamwork, work ethic, and being an active member of a group
• Develop interpersonal and time management skills
• Experience cultural sharing and exchange
• Develop self-initiative, discipline, independence, and responsibility
• Gain practical experience that can be used to enhance a portfolio or resume
• Make lasting relationships with students, faculty, and staff

For More Information
Jennifer Skeldon
Student Life Director
419-251-1784
Jennifer.skeldon@mercycollege.edu