14. APPLICABILITY TO OTHER AUGUSTA STATE UNIVERSITY HIV POLICIES: More specific written policies may be developed as needed by Department Chairpersons. All policies must be compatible with the university- wide policy.

Insurance
By special arrangement the university approves a student health insurance policy which also provides benefits for accident and accidental death and dismemberment. The magnitude of student participation in the plan allows the insurer to offer excellent benefits for a minimal premium. Applications for student insurance are available in the Office of Student Services in Boykin Wright Hall.

Library (737-1744)
Reese Library, the information center of Augusta State University, provides a wide variety of services that promote the educational purposes of the university. A collection of over 400,000 volumes, including an extensive collection of government documents and almost 1200 current periodical subscriptions, supports student learning and research. There are quiet study areas, conference rooms, a curriculum laboratory, photocopiers, CD-ROM databases, online databases, Internet access, an audio laboratory, and computer laboratories.

ATLAS, the library's computerized catalog, gives access to information about most library materials. GALILEO, a statewide computer system, provides a wealth of additional information resources with over 100 databases, ten with the full text online. Searching is available at terminals in the library and at various campus locations. For students with personal computers, remote access to ATLAS and GALILEO is also available. Other electronic information resources are available in the library, on the campus computer network, and by remote access. Contact the Reese Library reference department (737-1748) for current availability and access procedures. Materials from other libraries may be accessed through interlibrary loan. For assistance, professional librarians are available in the reference room at all times. Library tours and instructional sessions are provided for classes and individuals.

The building is named for Dr. and Mrs. John T. Reese, parents of alumna Katherine Reese Pamplin. The three-story, 80,000 square-foot library has a seat ing capacity of 1,000. The library is open 85 hours a week during the academic semester.

Media Services (737-1703)
The Media Services Center, a part of the Reese Library, is located in Hardy Hall. Dedicated to serving the university's audio-visual needs, the Media Services Center includes the Learning Center, the television studio and audio production facilities.

The Learning Center houses a media library with over 3,000 titles, many of which may be checked out overnight. These titles include videotapes, audio tapes and

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