CARL FAQ

Anyone is welcome to use the CARL collections in-house. Some restrictions apply to checking material out of the library. To obtain a library card and check-out materials, a person must be a member of the military stationed at Fort Leavenworth, a family member or a Fort Leavenworth civilian employee. Persons under the age of 18 need an adult sponsor or parent with them to obtain check-out privileges. A DOD ID card must be shown at the time of registration. Anyone who is not a member of the Fort Leavenworth community can request permission to check out material. This request must be written and should be addressed to the library director. Approval is based on the applicability of research projects to subject matter specialties of the academic collection. If you are a distance education student, please check on our Distance Education FAQs.

Where is the Combined Arms Research Library?

The library is located on the historic post of Fort Leavenworth, Kansas. The library overlooks the picturesque Smith Lake, where migratory waterfowl winter each year and commands a beautiful view of the Buffalo Soldiers Monument. The address is:

Combined Arms Research Library
Eisenhower Hall
250 Gibbon Ave
Fort Leavenworth, KS 66027-2314

What type of books or materials does your library have?

In addition to being the College's academic library, the CARL is also the Post and Children's libraries. The CARL provides materials and services to the Fort Leavenworth community residents to support their informational, educational, professional, and recreational needs.

How long do materials check out?

Most books are checked out for three months to faculty and students, two weeks for community members and retirees.

Books can be renewed three times, online or in person. Phone renewals will no longer be accepted.

Documents are checked out for two weeks.

Magazines are checked out for two weeks (back issues only).

Entertainment & Children's DVD’s are checked out for five days and are limited to three DVD’s per account.

Educational DVD’s are checked out for five days and are limited to three educational DVD's per account.

Videos are checked out for 5 days are limited to five videos per account.

Archives/Special Collections material may not be checked out.

Missing, Recalled, and Seriously Overdue Items: To keep in accordance with AR 735--17, Accounting for Library Materials, failure to respond to recall notices or overdue notices within the time limits specified and/or failure to pay for materials lost by the borrower may result in suspension of library privileges to include borrowing of further materials, use of databases and other services. Library privileges are restored after recalled or overdue items are returned or payment is made for lost items.

Is your library catalog available over the internet?

Yes. Access to the CARL Catalog.

When is the library open?

The library hours of operation:

Monday - Thursday: 7:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m.
Friday: 7:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Weekends and Holidays: 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Documents and Archives/Special Collections: Monday - Friday: 7:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.; closed weekends and federal holidays. NOTE: This is a restricted area, authorization is required for entrance.

Can we renew books by phone?

No, materials must be renewed in person or online by using your library card.

Someone I know attended the CGSC, what information do you have?

The archives located on the 3rd floor of the CARL have records that can tell you when a person attended CGSC and class photos or yearbooks for most classes. The phone number to the archives is 758-3161 or 758-3138.

How do I look up a MMAS Thesis or SAMS Monograph done by a CGSC student?

The digits of the theses or monographs are available in CARL's Digital library.

The papers may also be searched through the Defense Technical Information Center's (DTIC) Scientific and Technical Information Network (STINET) database at the following website: http://stinet.dtic.mil/.

Paper copies of MMAS theses or SAMS monographs are housed on the third floor of the library. This is a restricted access floor and is open Monday - Friday from 0700-1630. If available, they may be checked out or borrowed through interlibrary loan.

How can I locate my relative's military personnel records?

The National Archives and Records Administration (NARA) is the official repository for records of discharged military personnel. Paper copies of military service and pension records held may be ordered from the facility which holds the records, either the National Archives in Washington, DC or the National Personnel Records Center in St. Louis, MO. Please see this website for further information: http://www.archives.gov/veterans/military-service-records/get-service-records.html.

Military Service Records and Unit Histories: A Guide to Locating Sources is a 2006 report which contains great contact information.

The CARL also has some other resources that may assist in locating military service information. Please call the Archives at 913-758-3161 for more information.

Where can I find a history of the unit I served in?

CARL has some military unit histories (check the Online Catalog). To search for military unit histories on other web sites try the following:

Center of Military History or Military History Institute

How do I get materials from other libraries?

CARL participates in interlibrary loan, but due to budget restraints the library can only borrow material for SAMS students, MMAS candidates, USACGSC faculty, staff and students, CAC & DAC personnel and, if funds are available, for students in cooperative graduate degree programs and dependents of Armed Services Personnel. The CARL will lend to other libraries.

Do you have phone books?

We have paper copies of local phone books. Other U. S. phone directories are available on the Internet. There are links to several directories on our Ready Reference page.

Do you have college catalogs?

No. We do not have individual college catalogs but we do have the Peterson's guides to undergraduate and graduate schools. Sometimes the college or university will put their catalogs on their internet site.

Do you have language tapes?

Yes, to find books or tapes do a subject search in our Online Catalog.

Do you have microfiche/microfilm reader/printers?

Yes

Do you have a FAX available for use?

No. But there is a FAX available at the ITR located in Stimson Hall at 290 Stimson Ave, 684-2580.

Do you have tax forms in the Library?

No. The CARL does not receive Federal or State Tax Forms. Federal and State Tax Forms are available on the Internet at the following links:
Federal Tax Forms -- Kansas Tax Forms -- Missouri Tax Forms -- Other State Tax Forms

Do you have used car price guides, or Consumer Reports?

Yes. The NADA Car, Van, Truck Price Guides and Consumer Reports are available in the reference area.

What is the CARL Paperback Book Exchange?

The CARL Paperback Exchange is located in the lobby on the 1st floor of the Library. The Paperback Exchange is designed to help you share your gently used, mass market paperback books.

Both fiction and non-fiction paperback books are acceptable. However, please do not leave textbooks. Please use Reason, Respect, and Responsibility when choosing which books to add to the Paperback Exchange Collection.

You may take any book(s) that interest you without replacing them. You are not required to return books to the Exchange after you have read them, unless, of course, you hope that others will read them and enjoy them as much as you did!

Everyone is welcomed to use the Exchange. The CGSC faculty, staff, and students as well as community members may take or leave books.

What if I fail to return an item that I checked out?

To keep in accordance with AR 735--17, Accounting for Library Materials, failure to respond to recall notices or overdue notices within the time limits specified and/or failure to pay for materials lost by the borrower may result in suspension of library privileges to include borrowing of further materials, use of databases and other services. Library privileges are restored after recalled or overdue items are returned or payment is made for lost items.

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