Library Services

Reference

Students may email their questions to librarian@walshcollege.edu. E-mail links for reference inquiries can be accessed on the web page and portal page.

Classroom Reserve Materials

Materials that instructors place on reserve for student use are stored at the circulation desk. Please contact librarian@walshcollege.edu to make an appointment.

Microfiche

A microfiche machine at the Troy location is available for viewing back issues of newspapers and magazines.

Copy Machines

Copy machines are available for student use at the Troy Library.

Students can use their PaperCut account to print or scan materials. Students can add funds to their PaperCut accounts by going to Student Services and asking for the Business Office.

Circulation Policies

Check-out

Walsh students may check out books at the Vollbrecht Library. A Library card is not required.

Loan periods for current students vary according to the type of item being borrowed:

  • Books: four weeks
  • Reserve Materials: two hours

Materials That May Not Be Removed From the Library

The following materials are for use in the library only:

  • Periodicals
  • Reference Books
  • Tax Materials
  • Reserve Materials

Renewals

Unless a hold has been placed on an item, books may be renewed in person or by emailing librarian@walshcollege.edu.

Testing Services

Walsh provides a professional and secure environment for test administration for Walsh students. We adhere to nationally recognized standards and guidelines and promote honesty, integrity, and fairness in all procedures.

Make-up Testing for Students

To schedule a make-up exam, students must:

  1. Make arrangements through their instructors
  2. Schedule an appointment directly with the library
  3. Complete all tests within the allocated examination time and 10 minutes before the library closes

Make-up Testing for Instructors

Instructors teaching in any modality may request proctoring services for individual students who need to make up an examination. Whole class testing cannot be accommodated by the library.

Students must make arrangements through their instructor to take a make-up exam and must schedule their own appointment. Instructors must submit all testing materials to librarian@walshcollege.edu prior to the day of the student’s appointment.

Placement and Assessment Testing

Testing Now Available Online

Students who need to complete placement exams or other assessments may do so online. For questions about placement or assessment exams, contact assessment@walshcollege.edu.

Graduate Communication Assessments

Testing Guidelines for Students

The following rules apply to all students who utilize the Walsh library for test taking:

  • All students must schedule an appointment.
  • Students must present valid photo identification. Tests will not be administered without proper identification. Acceptable forms of identification include: Government issued photo ID such as a driver’s license, state ID or current passport Walsh student or staff photo ID. Students must sign the Policies and Procedures form.
  • Only items designated by the instructor or proctor will be permitted in the testing area.
  • All personal items (including cell phones, electronic devices and smart watches) not required for testing must be stored with the proctor.
  • All tests must be completed within the allocated examination time and 10 minutes before the library closes.