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Welcome!

The Research Services Unit at UNO's Criss Library offers visiting high schools library tours and some classroom instruction in research. I am Emily Kesten, dual enrollment coordinator and reference associate at Criss Library. This page includes information about visting the library, using its resources, and requesting library instruction. Please feel free to contact me at 402-554-3638 or ekesten@gmail.com.

Library Instruction/Tours

• High school instructors and librarians may request instruction or lab time to use Criss databases and collections
• Instruction must be made at least 2 weeks in advance
• Priority is given to UNO classes
• Class sizes should be kept around 20 students or less
• A ratio of one high school instructor per 15-20 students is recommended
• To request instruction or lab space, please fill out the request form or email ekesten@unomaha.edu
• Criss Library may cancel or reschedule classes

Resources Available

• Anyone can access our databases on campus; off-campus access is reserved for UNO faculty, students, and staff.
• Criss has open wifi access for those who bring their own device.
• Printing costs 5 cents per page (b&w) and 30 cents per page for color. Students may purchase a reloadable gift card for $1, which comes with a balance of 50 cents.

Material Checkout

• High school students may check out materials through the High School User Program or a parent or guardian signing up for a Friends of the Library user account.
• The High School User Program schools must appoint a contact person and agree to be financially responsible for outstanding fees and fines accrued by students.
• Students complete a contract that is signed by the appointed contact person and returned to the library.
• Students may check out up to 5 books.
• To participate in the program, contact Robert Smith, 554-3206.