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Library Hours – Spring Break Hours
Spring Break 2025 Hours:
Friday, March 7: OPEN 8am – 5pm
Saturday, March 8 – Sunday, March 9: CLOSED
Monday, March 10 – Tuesday, March 11: OPEN 8am – 5pm
Wednesday, March 12 – Saturday March 15: CLOSED
Sunday, March 16: OPEN 4pm – 10pm
Monday, March 17: Library returns to regular hours
Early Closure – Feb. 11 at 12:30pm
The Library will be closing at 12:30pm on Tuesday February 11, 2025 due to incoming inclement weather. Please continue to check the library website for updates.
Introducing Web of Science!
Discover Web of Science at SMCM Library
We’re excited to announce a new addition to the SMCM Library collection: Web of Science! This renowned citation index provides access to an extensive collection of scholarly resources across the sciences, social sciences, arts, and humanities. While not a full-text database, Web of Science gives users access to over 225 million records, Web of Science is the go-to tool for students, faculty, and researchers seeking authoritative, high-quality information.
Why Use Web of Science?
- Comprehensive Coverage: Search across a vast range of academic disciplines, including the sciences, social sciences, arts, and humanities.
- Integrated Citation Tracking: Easily navigate the research landscape using citation connections. Measure the impact of publications and trace the evolution of key research.
- User-Friendly: With a common search interface and structured data, Web of Science makes it easier than ever to find relevant resources quickly.
Key Collections Available:
- Web of Science Core Collection: Includes 92+ million records across 6 collections:
- Science Citation Index Expanded (1900-present)
- Social Sciences Citation Index (1900-present)
- Arts & Humanities Citation Index (1975-present)
- Emerging Sources Citation Index (2005-present)
- Conference Proceedings Citation Index (1990-present)
- Book Citation Index (2005-present)
- Current Chemical Reactions (1985-present)
- Data Citation Index (1900-present): Find datasets from a variety of international repositories linked to published research articles.
- MEDLINE (1950-present): A premier life sciences database offering access to research in biomedicine, public health, and more.
- SciELO Citation Index (2002-present): Discover open access literature from Latin America, Portugal, Spain, and South Africa.
Start Exploring
Ready to dive in? Visit the Web of Science platform through the library’s website and start exploring today. For tips on how to get the most out of this resource, be sure to check out our Research Guide!
OneSearch Scheduled Update 2/9-2/10
Due to a system upgrade, OneSearch will be unavailable from Sunday, February 9th at 10pm through Monday, February 10th at 8am. Individual databases will still be available.
Welcome Circulation Assistant Ellie Holt!
Join us in welcoming Ellie Holt as our new evening Circulation Information Assistant!
Ellie grew up in St. Mary’s county before attending Towson University for a degree in psychology. She is now pursuing a Master’s in Library and Information Science from the University of Maryland. In her spare time, she loves to cook and bake for her friends and family, watch baseball, and is an avid reader.
Ellie joined the library in January 2025.
Early Closure – Jan. 9 at 3:30pm
The Library will be closing at 3:30pm on Thursday January 9, 2025.
LIBRARY OPENING 10AM – Wednesday Jan. 8
The Library is opening at 10am on Wednesday, Jan. 08, 2025 due to the weather and delayed College opening.
Library Closure – Tuesday Jan. 7
Due to ongoing inclement weather, the library will be closed Tuesday, January 7, 2025.
Library Closure – Monday Jan. 6
Due to inclement weather, the library will be closed Monday, January 6, 2025.