Hilda C. Landers Library & Archives

Off-Campus Access to Library Databases Affected – May 27

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Graphic announcement with a background of bookshelves. The text reads: "ANNOUNCEMENT: Off-Campus Access to Library Databases Affected. May 27 @ 9:30am." To the right of the text is an illustration of a colorful stack of books.

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.

If you have questions or need assistance, please contact the library through our Ask Us form or email us directly at ask@smcm.libanswers.com.

⚠️ 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.

Introducing Web of Science!

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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!

Welcome Circulation Assistant Ellie Holt!

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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!

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Headshot of Rachel Cardwell, Evening Circulation Information Specialist

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 a 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 Hilda C. Landers Library in August 2024.

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