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.
Welcome Circulation Specialist Rachel Cardwell!
Join us in welcoming Rachel Cardwell as our new evening Circulation Information Specialist!
Rachel grew up in St. Mary’s County and attended Eastern Mennonite University, earning her Bachelor’s in Digital Media. She worked as Digital Media Specialist at SMCM for nearly five years before switching positions so that she could attend school full time. She is currently pursuing a degree in Anthropology with a Creative Writing minor. Outside of work and school, Rachel enjoys traveling, playing video games, and spending time with her two cats.
Rachel joined the library in August 2024.
Annual Library Book Sale – October 2nd!
Library Hours – LABOR DAY – Open from 12pm to 5pm
Hilda C. Landers Library will be OPEN with limited hours on Monday September 2nd, 2024 from 12pm to 5pm
Early Closure – Friday July 12th at 4pm
Library Closed June 19th 2024
Fine Email Notices to USMAI Patrons – Updates
Within the last few days, some USMAI (non-SMCM) patrons may have received a fine notice email from St. Mary’s College Maryland. Some of these notices are for old fines that shouldn’t have migrated to our new system. This is a consortium-wide issue, please know that we are aware of this and we are working to resolve this issue in a timely manner.
For the latest information and updates on this issue, please regularly monitor our Library blog.