The Pace libraries encompass an estimated 825,000 volumes and subscribe to nearly 4,000 serial publications in support of the University's broad and diversified curricula. Reference materials comprise an assortment of encyclopedias, dictionaries, handbooks, annuals, directories, government documents, domestics and foreign corporation reports, and statistical compendia. Retrospective files of newspapers and periodicals are retained in various formats, predominantly 35mm microfilm. The aggregate holdings of the Pace libraries are supplemented by reciprocal borrowing and access accords and interlibrary loan activities with other institutions. As an OCLC Interlibrary Loan Subsystem user, the Pace library system connects to a national database containing 30 million machine-readable bibliographic records with numerous holdings locations.

The Pace libraries belong to METRO, a regional reference and resources system for the five boroughs of New York City and Westchester County. METRO provides regularly scheduled pick-up and delivery of library materials, free interchange of photocopies, regional medical library coupons, direct access interlibrary loan and the METRO referral card, which gives researchers access to collections normally closed to the public. In addition, the libraries participate in WALDO, a Westchester-based consortium of academic and public libraries, which cooperates with the Westchester County Data Center in providing networking and resource-sharing services. Utilizing the County's M-PALS System, library patrons can consult the book and serial holdings of WALDO affiliates, the Westchester News Index and several commercial databases.

Recently, the Pace libraries completed installation of a totally integrated online library system (INNOVACQ/INNOPAC) that has streamlined operations while effecting improvements in services. The online public catalog supersedes the manual card file and, unlike its predecessor, displays union holdings, as well as circulation status and on-order/in-process information. Loan requests for items identified in the database may be initiated from any Pace library location. Generally speaking, the average turnaround time on intra-system loan fulfillment is 2-3 weekdays. Circulating materials may be charged out for two weeks and may be renewed unless recalled for another patron or course reserves. All borrowers must present a validated Pace ID card with current registration sticker when checking out library materials. Information sheets detailing hours, circulation regulations, loan periods and fine policies may be obtained from the Circulation Desk at each Pace library.

The Pace libraries also provide electronic access to a wide spectrum of internal and external information and knowledge sources; including locally mounted CD ROM databases, pay-for-use online retrieval systems, and the Internet. Since the 1980's the Pace libraries have annually contracted with DIALOG, BRS, LEXIS/NEXIS and Dow Jones/News Retrieval to access a variety of statistical, bibliographic, directory and full-text databases covering all major subject disciplines. In 1989 the libraries introduced CD ROM searching with standalone workstation applications. Novell Ethernet LANS running OPTINET software for CD ROM support have been instituted in the Pace libraries and are interconnected through the University's WAN (PACENET). At the Mortola Library, a network file server configured with multiple CD ROM drives allows simultaneous access to numerous CD ROM databases from any networked library workstation. In addition, the libraries now have a direct link to Internet resources and services including e-mail, FTP (file transfer protocol), Archie, Veronica, Gopher and the World Wide Web (via the Netscape browser).

The reference staff in the Pace libraries help patrons to identify, locate and interpret sources of information, irrespective of format, and is available on a drop-in basis or by appointment. Reference services include: ready reference, research consultation, database searching, interlibrary loan, commercial document ordering, telephone reference, term paper assistance and preparation of instructional literature and research guides. Functioning as information consultants and problem solvers, the reference librarians assist patrons in navigating internal and external databases, whether locally created or acquired through purchase or subscription, and use e-mail systems to answer reference queries or transmit documents. They conduct class orientations and tutorial sessions, and assist students in acquiring proficiency in the use of both material resources and state-of-the-art information technologies. They perform mediated searches and instruct students in computer operation, database selection, search strategy formulation and output analysis. For a more complete description and explanation of Reference and Interlibrary Loan Services students should contact the Reference Desk at their local campus library.

Students using the University-wide computing network have access to a wide range of both mainframe and microcomputing hardware and software. Academic computing laboratories are located on all Pace campuses. The Data Center, located in Pleasantville, houses an IBM 4381 processor which is dedicated to student coursework and faculty research. There is also an IBM RS6000 computer used for classroom instruction of UNIX.

Currently, there are approximately 200 terminals attached to the Pace network. Additionally, more than 200 IBM personal computers and 35 Macintosh computers, located in the student computing facilities, provide access to a variety of current versions of popular software packages.

Students enrolled in computing courses are exposed to software products that range from word processing and spreadsheet applications to computer languages (e.g. C++) and computer graphics.

The VM/CMS operating system, installed on the academic mainframe, supports a wide variety of programming languages, statistical analysis packages, large databases and an electronic mail facility, as well as BITNET and Internet, worldwide electronic communications networks.

On request, each student receives an individual computer account code and on-line library space. This account code may be used on terminals in any academic computing laboratory throughout the University.

The on-campus academic computing laboratories are open daily from early morning until late evening. In addition, there is remote dial-up access to the academic mainframe around the clock.

Pace University's School of Computer Science and Information Systems maintains several computer laboratories in both Westchester County (White Plains and Pleasantville) and New York City (1 Pace Plaza and Midtown).

Computer labs are equipped with Pentium machines with full multimedia capabilities (e.g., CD-ROM and Sound cards). In addition, all computers have full internet access to the World Wide Web, Gopher, FTP, Telnet and TN3270 with the use of Netscape and NCSA Mosaic. In various locations in both Westchester and New York City, UNIX servers have been set up for students to learn UNIX/C and UNIX/C++, a rapidly growing field in computer science.

In addition, students are able to gain hands-on experience with Novell Netware 3.12 and 4.1, the world's most used local area network client/server program. Two well-equipped laboratories are equipped with Novell Netware Servers in the Lubin Graduate Center in White Plains.

In Pleasantville, Pace University's new state-of-the-art Ann and Alfred Goldstein Center has been equipped with various laboratories for courses in multimedia and UNIX Solaris. In addition, an electronic meeting room has been created for problem solving and group discussions.

Students are encouraged to use the computer not only for assigned coursework but also as a support tool in all academic areas.

The psychology laboratory, located on the 13th floor of 41 Park Row, consists of a laboratory/ classroom, testing and research cubicles, research preparation and data analysis areas, and a conference room.

The facilities include:

Pace University's Thomas J. McShane Center for Psychological Services located on the New York City campus offers a broad range of psychological services to community residents, Pace staff, faculty and their families. Individual psychotherapy, biofeedback, stress management and the Parent-Infant Program are just a few of the services provided. Fees are set on a sliding scale based on an individual's or family's financial situation. Students in The Dyson College of Arts and Sciences graduate psychology programs complete their required practical at the Center.

The Center is located on the first floor of 41 Park Row and consists of a reception area and five treatment rooms, four with one-way viewing capabilities.

The facilities include:

In Dyson College's Chemistry and Physical Sciences and Biological Sciences Departments in Westchester and New York City, research and teaching facilities with sophisticated instrumentation are available. The laboratories are designed to provide the student with experiences supplementing and reinforcing the theory presented in lecture.

The University's facilities consist of teaching and research laboratories, a microcomputer area, an instrumentation teaching laboratory, animal rooms, cold room, balance room and laboratory preparation areas, all equipped with modern safety equipment. Major instruments include gas chromatographies, gel electrophoresis, differential scanning calorimeters, high performance liquid chromatographies, ultraviolet-visible recording spectrophotometers, infrared spectrophotometers, nuclear magnetic resonance spectrometer and x-ray diffractometers.

The Speech and Hearing Center offers diagnosis and treatment of speech disorders. Services are available to students without charge and to their families on a sliding fee scale. The Center is located at 41 Park Row, Room 511. In addition to offices, the complex contains a sound-proofed hearing-testing suite, therapy rooms, conference room, equipment room and a laboratory classroom.

Major equipment includes hearing instruments, tape recorders, materials for testing therapy for a variety of communication disorders and materials for research and instruction.

The Center also offers intensive foreign accent modification workshops.

Haskins Laboratories of Pace University is the outgrowth of a 50-year-old institution founded for interdisciplinary research in biology. The Biology Group of Haskins Laboratories moved to Pace in 1970, and, since 1977, has been fully incorporated into the University. Students at Pace, by approval of the members of the laboratory and of the chairpersons of the Biology and Chemistry Departments, may engage in professional-level research while earning credit. The chief interests of the laboratories are the pharmacology, biochemistry, nutrition and behavior of protozoa. This research has applications in tropical medicine, ecology and agriculture. Haskins' facilities are located on the 6th floor of 41 Park Row on the New York City campus.

The Joseph J. Miranne, Jr. Communication Center is a three-room complex located on the 5th floor of 41 Park Row. Consisting of two studio/classrooms and a central control room, the center is equipped for audio-video recording and playback. Student's presentations and projects are recorded and later analyzed by faculty and students.

The Schimmel Center for the Arts is a 659-seat combination Proscenium/Thrust Theatre and Production Facility. This is the University's Main Stage and the location of the majority of its public performance work. Support facilities include a fully working scene shop, prop and costume shops, and a fully staffed management office. The space is also used for rentals and other University functions exposing the students to a variety of performance situations and opportunities.