 The library's staff currently responds to more than 60,000 inquiries each year that range from basic reference questions to requests for complex instruction in the development and implementation of subject-specific search strategies.One of the library's prime goals is to provide support, assistance and instruction in the use of the university library's numerous print and automated reference resources, print and non-print collections, programs and services.Melvin J. Zahnow was one of SVSU's original incorporators.