University Libraries

The University offers an extensive library system designed to support undergraduate and graduate teaching, learning and research. The Library system consists of the Main Library, the Fine Arts Library, the Law Library, the Music Library, the Health Sciences Library, the Engineering, Physical Science, and Technology Library and the University Archives and Records Center. Total library holdings number approximately two million volumes.

The libraries subscribe to 24,872 journals and to over 30 electronic databases, with electronic access to more than 30,000 journals. In addition, the libraries hold over 2 million items in microform.

The University Libraries provide access to electronic resources and databases covering a wide spectrum of subjects for faculty, staff and students. The Interlibrary Loan units of the Ekstrom and Health Sciences libraries provide access to the collections of the Kentuckiana Metroversity member schools, the Kentucky Commonwealth Virtual Library (KCVL), and other libraries throughout the state, nation and the world for materials not owned by the University of Louisville Libraries. The libraries' collections are accessed through the Minerva online catalog at: library.louisville.edu/

For more extensive information regarding The University of Louisville Libraries visit their website: louisville.edu/library/

University Archives and Records Center

The University Archives is a research repository of national significance. It contains primary sources relating to the university, Louisville, and the nation. It attracts students, faculty, and scholars from Louisville, from elsewhere in the U.S., and from other countries. It collects, preserves, and makes available for research historical manuscripts, oral history interviews, and other primary research materials, and thus serves as a research laboratory for humanists, social scientists, and others. Its collections include nineteenth and twentieth century records of area businesses, cultural organizations, social service agencies, and churches; personal papers of politicians, scholars, members of the Jewish and African-American communities, women, and other prominent and representative Louisvil-lians; and publications, papers, and photographs documenting the history of the university. Students with class projects, theses, or dissertations requiring primary sources are invited to consult this office. Additional information can be found at: library.louisville.edu/uarc.

Information Technology Services

U of L's Information Technology unit (IT) is responsible for planning, implementation, deployment, and management of information technology services in support of the instructional, research, administrative, and service programs of the University.

For more information regarding the many services offered by Information Technology, please visit their web-site: louisville.edu/it/

International Center

The International Center is the university-wide clearing house of information and resources for UofL faculty, students, and researchers involved in academic exchanges, overseas "live and learn" opportunities, and academic research. The International Center promotes energetically the internationalization efforts of the University. It provides advice and counsel to UofL faculty, students, and researchers traveling abroad and assistance to international students, faculty, and researchers coming to UofL for study or work.

E-mail: intcent@louisville.edu www.louisville.edu/provost/intcent/

Residence Facilities

For complete information regarding accommodations and for application forms inquiries should be addressed to the Residence Administration, Belknap Campus, University of Louisville, Louisville, KY 40292.

louisville.edu/student/housing/

Student Health and Insurance

The University of Louisville offers a Comprehensive Medical Plan to meet student health care needs. This Comprehensive plan is a major medical and hospitalization plan which has coverage for both inpatient and outpatient services. Similar to an HMO, the Health Services Office serves as the primary care provider and a referral is necessary for most services rendered outside of the Student Health Services. Purchase of the Comprehensive Plan provides coverage for physician visits at the Health Services Office (HSO) which has two clinical locations.

To be eligible for coverage under the Comprehensive Plan, students must be one of the following:

1. an undergraduate student taking 6 or more credit hours
2. a graduate student taking 3 or more hours or degree candidate,
3. GTA, GTS and GRA students receiving a stipend check from the University receive the Comprehensive Plan coverage as a benefit of their employment. If you believe you are eligible for this benefit please check with your department to verify coverage.

Dependents of insured students are eligible for the Comprehensive Medical benefits for an additional premium. Insured spouses are eligible for coverage at the Health Service Office facilities. Children under the age of 18 are not eligible for the Health Services benefit and cannot be seen in the Health Services Office.

The Health Service Offices operate 12 months of the year. The Belknap Office is located on the main Campus, 2207 South Brook Street, in the Student Health & Counseling Building, between the Student Activities Center and the Post Office.

The Health Sciences Center (HSC) Office is located at 550 South Jackson Street, Ambulatory Care Building (ACB) 1st Floor.

For more information and appointments, please call the Belknap Office at (502) 852-6479 or the HSC Office at (502) 852-6446. The Insurance Advocate can be reached at (502) 852-6519.

Student Services

Student Services Administration, Undergraduate Admissions, Orientation, Testing Services, Financial Aid, Registrar, Enrollment Systems, Commencement, Residency, and Student-Athlete Certification.

Student Life

Housing and Residence Life, Intramural and Recreational Sports, Student Activities, Greek Life, Recognized Student Organizations, Student Government Association, ACCESS (Adult Services), Service Learning, Swain Student Activities Center Administration, Student Disciplinary Services, Counseling Center, Career Development Center, and International Service Learning Program.

Disability Resource Center

The Disability Resource Center coordinates services and programs for students and prospective students with disabilities. Accommodations and support services are individualized, depending on the needs of each student. Services and programs are designed to assure access for qualified students with disabilities to all programs and activities of the university. Students are strongly encouraged to make early contact with the Disability Resource Center to assure adequate time to implement support services.