Hilda C. Landers Library & Archives

Off-Campus Access to Library Databases Affected – May 27

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Due to scheduled system updates, off-campus access to library databases may be temporarily affected on Monday, May 27 starting at 9:30 AM.

This brief disruption is part of a planned migration to improve system reliability. We expect access to return to normal within one hour.

On-campus access will not be affected.

If you plan to use library resources from off campus that morning, we recommend downloading any needed materials ahead of time. We will post an update once access is fully restored.

Please contact the library if you have questions or need assistance.

Library Closed for Memorial Day – May 26

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A circular white sign with a yellow sunburst border appears in front of a dark bookshelf filled with colorful books. The sign reads in bold navy text: "Library Closed. Memorial Day, May 26, 2025."

In observance of Memorial Day, the Library will be closed on Monday, May 26.

Regular summer hours will resume on Tuesday, May 27.

While we’re closed, don’t forget that many of our online resources are available 24/7 through our website.

Have a great holiday weekend!

Library Closure for SMCM Staff Picnic – May 16

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Graphic with a background of bookshelves filled with books. In the center, a large white circle with a yellow sunburst border contains the following text: "Library CLOSED. May 16 at 12:00pm for SMCM Staff Picnic."

The library will close at 12:00pm on Friday, May 16 so that our staff can attend the annual St. Mary’s College of Maryland Staff Picnic.

We appreciate your understanding as we take a brief pause to celebrate and connect with our campus colleagues.

Need help while we’re away? You can still submit a research help request, and we’ll get back to you as soon as we return.

Summer Hours at the Library

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Starting Tuesday, May 6, the library will transition to our summer hours:

Monday–Friday: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Saturday & Sunday: Closed

Whether you’re on campus for summer classes, research, or just need a quiet place to study, we’re here for you during the week!

Enjoy your summer!

Finals Week Library Hours

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Finals Week Hours:

  • Wednesday, April 30: 8:00 AM – 11:00 PM

  • Thursday, May 1: 8:00 AM – 11:00 PM

  • Friday, May 2: 8:00 AM – 8:00 PM

  • Saturday, May 3: 12:00 PM – 5:00 PM

  • Sunday, May 4: 12:00 PM – 11:00 PM

  • Monday, May 5: 8:00 AM – 10:00 PM

Watercolor-style illustration of a yellow sun setting over blue waves, with sun rays radiating upward in a semicircle. The design has a bright and cheerful, summery feel.

Summer hours begin Tuesday, May 6:

  • Monday–Friday: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM

  • Saturday & Sunday: Closed

Misinformation Escape Room Event

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The Media, Literacy and Civic Engagement and Democracy Project (MLCED) Presents: A Misinformation Escape Room!

Ready to test your puzzle solving skills? Join us on April 10th at 4:30pm at Blackistone Room (Anne Arundel Hall) for an interactive experience with a Misinformation Escape Room!

You’ll work in teams of 4-6 people, to dive into a world of clues, riddles and tricky media puzzles designed to uncover hidden truths. You can either build your team or be placed in a team on the day of! 

Pizza will be provided – register to share your pizza preference and/or register your team! RSVP: https://forms.gle/oMPxM99GhkVNJYhQ8

After the game, a debriefing session will occur where we’ll discuss what misinformation is, how it affects us, and where we fit in within the larger conversation around misinformation.

The Media Literacy, Civic Engagement, and Democracy Project presents: A Misinformation Escape Room. Ready to test your puzzle solving skills? Join us for an interactive experience with a Misinformation Escape Room on Thursday, April 10 from 4:30pm to 6:00pm in the Blackistone room. Pizza will be provided!

Gameplay is adapted from Loki’s Loop, a project under the University of Washington Center for an Informed Public.

 

⚠️ Ask Us Service Interruption – March 17

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St. Mary’s College of Maryland Archives, 1994

We want to let our campus community know that our Ask Us email question service experienced an unexpected outage on Monday, March 17 from 6:00 a.m. to 1:35 p.m.

During this time, any questions submitted through our website form or sent directly to the Ask Us email address were not received. 

If you contacted us during that window and haven’t heard back, we encourage you to resubmit your question so we can assist you as soon as possible.

You can submit your question here
 Or email us directly at: ask@smcm.libanswers.com 

We apologize for the inconvenience and appreciate your understanding.

Contact Us:

(240) 895-4264

ask@smcm.libanswers.com
47645 College Drive
St. Mary's City, MD, 20686-3001

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