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Reopening for Fall 2020!

August 13, 2020 by Katherine Ryner

 

Welcome to the Hilda C. Landers Library, Archives & Media Center!

This website details plans for reopening and the Fall 2020 semester. Please note that services and access have changed to protect the health and safety of our community. We may need to make further changes quickly as circumstances change. Thank you for understanding.

Contact us at ask@smcm.libanswers.com.

The library building reopens on Monday, August 17, 2020 at 8 am.

For Fall 2020, the library is open only to current College students, faculty, and staff.

Regular fall 2020 semester hours have changed and are listed here.

General Updates

  • If you are a returning student, please remember to return any library books or DVDs to the book drop in the library lobby at any time.
  • All materials that have been returned by patrons will be quarantined until they are safe to redistribute.
  • Food and drink are allowed in the library, but face coverings must be worn when not actively eating or drinking. We will monitor compliance and reserve the right to ban food and drink if necessary to preserve the health and safety of our community.
  • There are sanitizing stations throughout the library. Please wipe down your space before you settle in and again when you leave. 
  • The public computers and scanners require special cleaning solutions, so please do not clean them yourself. 
  • Plexiglass panels have been installed at the library circulation desk. If you are waiting for service, be aware of others and keep your social distance.
  • Furniture in open areas has been arranged so that seating is six feet apart. Please do not move furniture.
  • In areas where space is tight such as stairwells or book stacks, be aware of others and keep your social distance.
  • Access to all print journals (also known as periodicals) is restricted. To request a print journal issue or microfilm reel please fill out this form. You will be notified via email once the issue is ready at the library circulation desk, usually within 24 hours. Journal issues and microfilm reels must be used in the library building.
  • “Group study rooms” are now “study rooms” as capacity has been limited. Face coverings must be worn when not actively eating, drinking, or talking. Students may reserve a room in advance here. 
  • If you pick up a book or DVD and don’t plan to check it out at the library circulation desk, please place it on a library cart once you’re done. All materials that have been touched by patrons will be quarantined until they are safe to redistribute.

Check Out and Renew Materials

  • In order to improve accessibility, USMAI has redesigned the look of the St. Mary’s and USMAI catalogs.
  • Patrons can browse the stacks and bring items to the library circulation desk for checkout, or patrons can place a request in the St. Mary’s Catalog. Library staff will pull the book from the stacks for you and send an email to you once the book is ready for pick-up at the circulation desk. If you prefer that we mail the book to your home or campus address, reply to that email with your address details. At that point we’ll check the item out to you and put it in the US Mail or campus mail.
  • Borrowing physical books and other physical items from other USMAI (University System of Maryland & Affiliated Institutions Library Consortium) libraries is not yet available at this time. But any book not held by the St. Mary’s library can be requested via interlibrary loan.
  • Many materials can be renewed online through My Account. At this time USMAI libraries are waiving fines and fees for physical materials that cannot be renewed or returned. 

Research Assistance

  • Reference and research assistance are available. Our librarians by subject area are listed here.
  • All library instruction will take place remotely this fall. 

Archives

  • The College Archives is open by appointment. Visit the Archives website for additional details.

Media Center

  • To borrow equipment, contact Ken O’Connell, at kmoconnell@smcm.edu or 240-895-4269.
  • Return all equipment to the library circulation desk during the library’s open hours.
  • For assistance with digital media instruction and production, email mediacenter@smcm.edu. 

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Library & Media Center Hours: Fall 2019 Exam Edition

December 11, 2019 by Amanda VerMeulen

Two students walking through stacks

Extended Library and Media Center hours begin Sunday, December 15.

Looking for study spaces? Check out the betaLounge on the 1st floor for some comfy seating! Need privacy? You can also book one of the 2nd floor study rooms!

Need a laptop/phone charger, ethernet cord, and/or an extension cord? Ask at the first floor Circulation desk. And keep an eye out for the phone and tablet charging stations — there’s one on each floor!

Best of luck!

FALL 2019
EXAM HOURS
LIBRARY
MEDIA CENTER
Sunday, Dec 15  12:00 pm – MIDNIGHTCLOSED
Monday, Dec 16 – Tuesday, Dec 178:00 am – MIDNIGHT8:00 am – 10:00 pm
Wednesday, Dec 188:00 am – 11:00 pm8:00 am – 10:00 pm
Thursday, Dec 198:00 am – 9:00 pm8:00 am – 9:00 pm
Friday, Dec 208:00 am – 5:00 pm8:00 am – 5:00 pm
WINTER BREAK HOURSLIBRARYMEDIA CENTER
Saturday, Dec 21 – Sunday Dec 22CLOSEDCLOSED
Monday, Dec 238:00 am – 6:00 pm8:00 am – 6:00 pm
Tuesday, Dec 24 – Wednesday, Jan 1, 2020CLOSEDCLOSED

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Thanksgiving 2019 Hours

November 19, 2019 by Amanda VerMeulen

Pumpkin pie slice
Image: Evan Amos [CC BY-SA 3.0], via Wikimedia Commons

The SMCM Library and Media Center will have reduced hours / be closed for the Thanksgiving holiday. The website, databases, and ebooks will still be available if you need to some scholarly research to settle an argument around the Thanksgiving table.

Library

  • Tuesday, November 26: 8am-6pm
  • Wednesday, November 27: CLOSED
  • Thursday, November 28: CLOSED (Happy Thanksgiving!)
  • Friday, November 29: CLOSED
  • Saturday, November 30: CLOSED
  • Sunday, December 1: 4pm-11pm

Media Center

  • Tuesday, November 26: 8am-6pm
  • Wednesday, November 27: CLOSED
  • Thursday, November 28: CLOSED (Happy Thanksgiving!)
  • Friday, November 29: CLOSED
  • Saturday, November 30: CLOSED
  • Sunday, December 1: CLOSED

Have a safe and relaxing break!

Filed Under: Library Hours

New Library Hours for 2019-20

August 29, 2019 by Amanda VerMeulen

students leaving library

The Library will be open Sunday, Sept 1 from 4:00 pm – 11:00 pm

New Library hours starting Tuesday, September 3

Monday 8:00 am – 11:00 pm
Tuesday 8:00 am – 11:00 pm
Wednesday 8:00 am – 11:00 pm
Thursday 8:00 am – 11:00 pm
Friday 8:00 am – 8:00 pm
Saturday 12:00 noon – 8:00 pm
Sunday 12:00 noon – 11:00 pm

Filed Under: Library Hours

Labor Day Hours 10am-5pm

August 29, 2019 by Amanda VerMeulen

The Library will be open 10am-5pm for the Labor Day holiday, Monday Sept 2.

Filed Under: Library Hours

UPDATE: LAMC Open at NOON July 22-Aug 30

July 19, 2019 by Amanda VerMeulen

“Construction” by Nick Youngson for Alpha Stock Images licensed under CC BY-SA 3.0

The Library building will open at NOON Monday-Friday, July 22-August 30. The Library building will still close at 6pm and be closed all day Saturdays and Sundays throughout the summer.

We are pushing back our opening time while contractors are working on updating the HVAC system in the Library building.

Thank you for your patience while this important work gets done. If you have any issues, concerns, or questions please contact LAMC Director Kate Pitcher at (240) 895-4267 or kepitcher@smcm.edu

Filed Under: Library Hours

LAMC Open at 10am July 11-19

July 10, 2019 by Amanda VerMeulen

“Construction” by Nick Youngson for Alpha Stock Images licensed under CC BY-SA 3.0

The Library building will open at 10am Monday-Friday, July 11-19. The Library building will still close at 6pm and be closed all day Saturdays and Sundays throughout the summer.

We are pushing back our opening time while contractors are working on updating the HVAC system in the Library building.

Thank you for your patience while this important work gets done. If you have any issues, concerns, or questions please contact LAMC Director Kate Pitcher at (240) 895-4267 or kepitcher@smcm.edu

Filed Under: Library Building

LAMC Closed July 4 & 5

July 1, 2019 by Amanda VerMeulen

Fireworks
Fireworks by AngMoKio [CC BY-SA 2.5], via Wikimedia Commons

The SMCM Library, Archives & Media Center will be closed Thursday, July 4 and Friday, July 5.

The website, databases, and ebooks will still be available, and the lobby book drop will be accessible.

Filed Under: Library Hours

Summer 2019 Hours

May 15, 2019 by Amanda VerMeulen

Beach
Photo courtesy of Dennis Jarvis on Flickr

Summer is here! The water is cool, the sun is shining, and the Library is open.

Throughout the summer session the Library building hours are:

Monday – Friday: 8:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m.
Saturdays and Sundays: Closed
Memorial Day (May 27) and July 4th: Closed

So if you want to get a jump start on your SMP, work on a summer research project, or just need a break from the heat, stop in and say hello! We’ll be happy to see you.

Filed Under: Library Hours

Library & Media Center Hours: Spring 2019 Exam Edition

April 24, 2019 by Amanda VerMeulen

Two students walking through stacks

Extended Library and Media Center hours begin Wednesday, May 1.

Looking for study spaces? Check out the betaLounge on the 1st floor for some comfy seating! Need privacy? You can also book one of the 2nd floor study rooms!

Need a laptop/phone charger, ethernet cord, and/or an extension cord? Ask at the first floor Circulation desk. And keep an eye out for the phone and tablet charging stations — there’s one on each floor!

Best of luck!

SPRING 2019
EXAM HOURS
LIBRARY
MEDIA CENTER LAB
Wednesday, May 1 – Thursday, May 2    8:00 am – 1:00 am 9:00 am – 12:00 am
Friday, May 3 8:00 am – 12:00 am 9:00 am – 12:00 am
Saturday, May 4 10:00 am – 9:00 pm 6:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Sunday, May 5 12:00 pm – 1:00 am 6:00 pm – 12:00 am
Monday, May 6 8:00 am – 12:00 am 9:00 am  – 12:00 am
Tuesday, May 7 8:00 am – 9:00 pm 9:00 am  – 5:00 pm
Wednesday, May 8 – Friday, May 10 8:00 am – 9:00 pm 9:00 am – 5:00 pm
Saturday, May 11 – Sunday May 12 CLOSED CLOSED

Summer hours begin Monday, May 13: Monday – Friday 8:00 am – 6:00 pm; Closed Saturdays and Sundays.

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