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Hilda C. Landers Library Migrating to New Library System this Summer

February 19, 2024 by Amanda VerMeulen

The Hilda C. Landers Library, along with the 17 libraries across the University System of Maryland and Affiliated Institutions (USMAI) consortium, will be implementing a new integrated library system. The new system will go live on May 23, 2024. Throughout the spring, our migration team is working to replace the current system, which has been in place for over 20 years.

An integrated library system manages the basic functions of a library, such as providing the infrastructure that allows library users to search for and access library materials, checking library materials in and out, and keeping track of orders and subscriptions. This system migration is a huge step forward, and will help modernize the Library’s current functionality and usability.

The updated OneSearch, which will replace the current catalog, will streamline search functions and your access to local resources and scholarly research. You will notice more features that will allow you to more easily manage your loans, requests, and citations.

We will be providing updates as the project continues, especially with information on any temporary service changes as the new system is prepared in the lead up to the go live date. More information about the look, feel, and functionality of the new system will be shared throughout the summer and into the fall.

If you have any questions please reach out to our migration team lead, Kat Ryner.

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Library Early Closure 5pm – Monday Jan 15

January 15, 2024 by Stephanie Reyes

Due to the weather the Library will be closing at 5pm today.

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Library Hours Dec. 18, 2023-Jan. 14, 2024

December 20, 2023 by Amanda VerMeulen

End of Fall Semester & Winter Break Hours

Monday, December 18 – Thursday, December 21, 2023: 8:00 am – 5:00 pm

The Library is closed Friday, December 22 – Monday January 1, 2024 for Winter Break.

Winter session hours Tuesday January 2 – Sunday January 14, 2024

Monday – Friday: 8:00 am – 5:00 pm
Saturday – Sunday: Closed

Spring semester hours begin Monday, January 15, 2024

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LIBRARY OPENING 10AM – Monday Dec. 11

December 11, 2023 by Amanda VerMeulen

The Library is opening at 10am on Monday, Dec. 11, 2023 due to the weather and delated College opening.

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Library Hours – Fall 2023 Finals & Winter 2023-24

December 5, 2023 by Amanda VerMeulen

Extended Library hours Sunday December 10 – Wednesday December 13, 2023

Sunday, December 10: 12:00 pm – 11:00 pm
Monday, December 11 – Wednesday, December 13: 8:00 am – 11:00 pm

Library hours Thursday December 14 – Thursday December 21, 2023

Thursday, December 14: 8:00 am – 10:00 pm
Friday, December 15: 8:00 am – 12:00 pm
Monday, December 18 – Thursday, December 21: 8:00 am – 5:00 pm

The Library is closed Friday, December 22 – Monday January 1, 2024 for Winter Break.

Winter session hours Tuesday January 2 – Sunday January 14

Monday – Friday: 8:00 am – 5:00 pm
Saturday – Sunday: Closed

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Student Employee Spotlights: Emma & Nia

November 13, 2023 by Stephanie Reyes

Emma (left) and Nia (right) posing with two knitted projects

Emma 24′ President of Stitchcraft and Nia 24′ Vice President of Stitchcraft

Meet our two crafty student employees Nia and Emma! They are both executive members of the Stitchcraft Club at SMCM. You may have noticed some knitted projects cozied up against everyday objects in and about the campus. Throughout the month of November, Stitchcraft will be yarn bombing the campus with the club’s carefully crafted projects. Keep an eye out as they add on new projects throughout the month of November!

Read on to learn about Stitchcraft, its wonderful leaders, and what exactly yarn bombing is.

Tell us a little bit about Stitchcraft and what it’s like being president/vp of the club?

Nia: Everyone comes together on Fridays in the leadership lab from 4:30 to 5:30 pm. We welcome a lot of different fiber arts. It’s a safe space and provides time for people to work on their projects and alsoooo gossip.

Emma: It can be a chatty club. This is my 3rd year on the exec board. When I first joined the main focus of the club was towards donating to charity, which is still happening but now the main focus these days is to create a community.This is the club’s 2nd time doing yarn bombing and the school really likes it. I see it as genuine community building and as a community based gathering club.

Earlier this year we visited Christina Allen and her farm. Had a yarn circle at her farm and she is known to be a respected member of the community. She even shared some dyed wool with the club.

What drew you into crafting in the first place, and how did you learn?

Nia: Emma taught me how! Emma drew me in. Emma said “come to the club I will teach you how to knit”

Emma: I taught Nia 3 years ago. I got into crocheting at a really young age. My grandmother taught me. I don’t remember when or how but I know she did. I learned to knit at my school when I was 11 years old. Through an elective where several older ladies came in and taught us how to knit. I was taught by a battalion of grandmas on how to knit, and haven’t stopped since. It was very fun for me as a child.

What exactly is yarn bombing?

Emma: A form of street art that involves putting up temporary or semi temporary knitted or crochet projects around public areas. They don’t last forever. Generally stay up for a month or so, then get taken down again.

Nia: Both a showcase of skill and addition of color to campus!

Emma: It’s also like a perversion of the general stereotype of who knits. That’s a general stereotype that it’s always your grandma that knits. But it’s making a point that it’s not just for old people. It’s for everyone! Very easy, we can teach you! Teaching is our biggest thing that I try to focus on. Our first meeting was like-

Nia: 40 people. There were so many people!

Emma: I was teaching people knitting, how to crochet at the same time . We’ve had people who embroider show up. Someone who does bobbin lace showed up. Anyone who wants to can just show up!

Nia: We had someone come in to just do origami one day! We have the space and we welcome you!

Emma: yarn bombing really does get the message out there that there are people on campus that do this. And we have the community and were more than happy to teach you! It’s a lot of fun, no one has expressed hatred just yet.

Describe your current project in three words!

Nia: I don’t have a project yet but my idea is: make little acorns!

Emma: I am working on a cardigan: soft, self-designed, it’s-going

Any words of wisdom for people who are newbies to the craft/stitching world?

Nia: Keep at it! Sometimes you may think “Oh i’m not good at this” or “I dropped the stitch”. If you keep trying you’ll get it eventually. Don’t be afraid to ask for help, if you don’t know what a stitch is just ASK! Also YOUTUBE tutorials!!!

Emma: Patience. You’re not going to be able to pick up your needles for the first time and knit a sock. Eventually you’ll pick them up and you’ll be able to knit a sock. You will get there someday and it does not come overnight. Also youtube tutorials.

pictures of knitted projects on campus and in the library

One goal that the club is working towards is to go to the Maryland Sheep and Wool Festival. They also hope that yarn bombing will happen in the spring.

Everyone (Students, Staff and Faculty), beginners especially, is welcome to Stitchcraft meetings on Fridays in the leadership lab from 4:30 pm to 5:30 pm. Emma & Nia do emphasize to staff and faculty that plan to attend meetings to be prepared for some college student banter!

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Library Hours – Thanksgiving Break 2023

November 13, 2023 by Amanda VerMeulen

Thanksgiving Decorations

The Library will have reduced hours / be closed over the Thanksgiving Holiday break. The website, databases, and ebooks will still be available.

Tuesday, November 21: 8:00 AM – 6:00 PM

Wednesday, November 22: CLOSED

Thursday, November 23: CLOSED

Friday, November 24: CLOSED

Saturday, November 26: CLOSED

Sunday, November 26: 4:00 PM – 10:00 PM

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Library Book Sale THIS THURS Oct 5!

October 3, 2023 by Amanda VerMeulen

book sale flyer

The Annual Library Book Sale will be held ONE DAY ONLY Thursday, October 5, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

On the path outside the Hilda C. Landers Library

Used books on a wide variety of topics

$1 for hardbacks, 50 cents for paperbacks

Cash only

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Welcome Research & Instruction Librarian Stephanie Reyes!

September 11, 2023 by Amanda VerMeulen

Stephanie ReyesPlease welcome Stephanie Reyes, Research & Instruction Librarian for the Social Sciences and Circulation Services. Stephanie will be working with students and faculty to provide information literacy instruction and library support to the Political Science, Public Policy, Economics, Business Administration, Anthropology, and Sociology programs and the Core 101/301 seminars.

Stephanie Reyes grew up in the Maryland and D.C. area. She received her Masters in Library and Information Science from the University of Washington in Seattle, Washington. She has worked with students and teens in public, academic, and school libraries. Outside of her profession, Stephanie finds joy in photography, particularly using her film camera to capture moments.

Stephanie joined St. Mary’s August 31.

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Library Closed Labor Day 2023

September 1, 2023 by Amanda VerMeulen

The Library will be CLOSED for the Labor Day holiday, Monday Sept 4th.

 

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