The Scholarly Communication Center (SCC) represents a major commitment of the Rutgers University Libraries to the publishing and integration of electronic resources into the mainstream of intellectual activity at Rutgers University. Networked access to scholarly information and computer-based methods for research and teaching are central to all activities in the modern university. The Scholarly Communication Center plays a major role in providing the tools and platforms for digital libraries and publishing unique materials that are important for the Libraries and the Rutgers community as a whole. The SCC seeks to establish collaborative efforts with academic departments and other institutions to deliver electronic information to all the communities served by Rutgers University.

The mission of the Scholarly Communication Center (SCC) is to promote access to scholarly and scientific information by:

• developing and providing open access to digital content and services;
• deploying digital technology to identify, collect and preserve the intellectual assets of Rutgers University, its scholars, and the State of New Jersey;
• facilitating and supporting teaching and training by creating and maintaining a technology-rich learning environment.

The SCC mission is developed in accordance with the Rutgers University Libraries' Digital Library Initiative.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q. Can the books and electronic media located in the SCC be checked out?
A. SCC materials are non-circulating and may be used only within the confines of the SCC unless special permission is obtained from an SCC
librarian.

Q. How do I book the SCC facilities?
A. To book the SCC facilities call Bill Puglisi, Program Coordinator (732-932-7129, x174).

Before contacting the program coordinator, please do the following:

• Visit the Event Facilities web page to see which of our facilities best meet your events needs.
• Visit the New Brunswick Libraries Room Use Schedule web site to see if the facilities that determine if the room(s) that meet(s) your need(s) is / are available on the day of your event.
• Download and fill out the Room Reservation Form (Adobe® Acrobat® Format). Once completed, please return the form by mail or fax (732-932-1101) to the program coordinator.
• Please be explicit when stating the needs of your event. If you know that you need a certain software title or browser plugin and you do not see it listed on the event facilities web page, please state that you need it on this form.

Q. How do I know what books and electronic media the SCC owns?
A. All materials located in the SCC are cataloged and may be found by searching IRIS, the online catalog. You can also locate electronic media using the Alexander Library CD-ROMs and Data Sources search page.