Fire/EMS/Safety Center Library
New in the Library
- April-June 2008 (pdf)
- January - March 2008 (pdf)
- July-September 2007 (pdf)
- October-December 2007 (pdf)
Library Catalog (online)
Use the online catalog to see if we have the material you want.
- Point your web browser to http://fire.mnpals.net
- Click on the "Search for" button
- Type in your search
- If you want to change search options, use the pull down menu to the left of the "Search for" box. (Title, Author and Subject keyword searches are faster than searches "Title begins with ..." Click the "Search" button
- Click on a title in the results page to see details about it
- The Library (Owned/Out) column shows how many copies we have and details about volumes and parts. Click to see more details
To link from the Fire/EMS/Safety Center Library catalog directly to the U.S. Fire Academy Library, use the pull down menu list (right under the words Libraries and Collections) to the right of our logo on the search page at http://fire.mnpals.net. You can see some other useful search options.
At this time you cannot request materials online. Contact the Fire/EMS/Safety Center to see if materials are available for loan. Some of our items are only for in-library use. Journal titles are not listed in the library catalog.
The Library has:
- Over 4000 books with titles accessible via our online catalog
- 150 journal titles with subject access via an in-library database
- Audiovisual items for in-library use
- Vertical file material (pdf) on relevant subjects
- Codes and standards
- Other finding tools (subject (pdf) and call number (pdf) browsing guides) and information resources
- Bibliographies
- Resources for September 11
- Links to full text online journals
- Resources for 35W bridge collapse (pdf)
Hours & Locations
We are usually open from 8:30-4:30, Monday through Friday. However, there are times when we are out for meetings or training. To save yourself a wasted trip, please call ahead and make sure we will be in the library when you wish to visit us.
Head Librarian: 651-649-5415
Librarian: 651-649-5912
Maps, directions, and parking information
Contact Staff
Gwen Schagrin, Head Librarian, (651) 649-5415
gwen.schagrin@so.mnscu.edu
Mary Jo Kennedy, Librarian, (651) 649-5912
maryjo.kennedy@so.mnscu.edu
Library FAX: (651) 523-7165
FAX: (651) 649-5409
Toll Free (Ask for Librarians): 800- 311-3143
