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.
In February of this year, Hilda C. Landers library announced that it would be transitioning into a new and improved library system this summer.
The time has finally come! On May 23, 2024, the library web site will be updated with links pointing to the new system. While you may still be able to access the old catalog system, you will not be able to place requests or renew items.
During May 17 @ 5pm through May 23 @ 12 pm:
You will not be able to:
You will still be able to:
After May 23, 2024:
The new and improved OneSearch and its features will be available to use!
If you have any questions please contact the library at ask@smcm.libanswers.com.
For updates and more information about the migration; check out our library blog here.
In February this year, Hilda C. Landers Library announced that it would be implementing a new integrated library system. The new system is set to go live on May 23, 2024.
There are some aspects of the migration that will minimally affect users and their accounts. Below is a timeline of key dates leading up to the go-live date.
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April 1, 2024 |
Starting Monday, April 1st at 5pm: Patrons (that’s you!) will not be able to see their Interlibrary loans (ILL) in their My Accounts within the USMAI catalog. What does this mean? If you checked out an item through Interlibrary Loan (ILL), you won’t be able to see it in your library account. Instead, you can view it through your ILLiad account here. This does not include items checked out through USMAI. |
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May 17 thru May 22 2024 |
Starting Friday, May 17 at 5pm:
Circulation freeze in our old system Aleph. What does this mean?
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May 23, 2024 |
On Thursday, May 23, 2024: New Integrated Library System goes live! You’ll be able to use the updated OneSearch interface. You’ll also be able to see your library loans under the updated search as well. |
Questions? Reach out to ask@smcm.libanswers.com
If you have created lists of saved items and/or saved searches under your library account, they will NOT be transferred over to our new library system.
Before May 23, 2024 – You will need to download and/or send them to your own email account!
Instructions for downloading and sending your ‘saved searches’ & ‘saved items’ to your email can be found here.
***Regarding saved items within My EBSCOhost account***
Saved searches, alerts or citations within a My EBSCOhost account will no longer be available in the updated OneSearch, but will still be available in individual EBSCO databases, such as Academic Search Ultimate.
Starting April 1, 2024, incoming loans of physical books (and any other physical material) from non-USMAI libraries will no longer be listed in the patron My Account feature of the current USMAI Catalog system.
Patrons will still be able to see all of their non-USMAI loans on their Interlibrary Loan (ILLiad) account.
After June 1, 2024, incoming loans of physical books (and any other physical material) from non-USMAI libraries will be included in the “My Account” feature of the new library system.
In an effort to minimize any disruptions to our patrons and their accounts during our upcoming library system migration this summer, beginning March 1, 2024, General Collection books checked out or renewed will have a due date of August 1, 2024. All current due dates of 5/01/2024 will remain.
Renew items in person at the Circulation desk or online at http://catalog.umd.edu/patron=go
Find more information about the migration in our library blog: https://library.smcm.edu/blog/
Questions or concerns? Reach out to ask@smcm.libanswers.com
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.
The Library will have reduced hours / be closed over the Thanksgiving Holiday break. The website, databases, and ebooks will still be available.
Tuesday, November 26: 8:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Wednesday, November 27: CLOSED
Thursday, November 28: CLOSED
Friday, November 29: CLOSED
Saturday, November 30: CLOSED
Sunday, December 1: 4:00 PM – 10:00 PM
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.
Please welcome Haley Galloway, Research & Instruction Librarian for STEM, Psychology, and Ed Studies. Haley will be working with students and faculty to provide information literacy instruction and library support to the Biology, Chemistry & Biochemistry, Physics, Marine Science, Environmental Studies, Math and Computer Science, Neuroscience, Psychology, and Educational Studies programs and the LEAD 101/301 seminars.
Haley received her Master of Arts in Library & Information Science from the Information School at the University of Wisconsin-Madison.
Haley joined the Library in July 2024.
The Annual library Book Sale will be held on October 2nd from 10am to 4pm!
Location: The path outside Hilda C. Landers Library
Come find your next read! There will be used books on a wide variety of topics
$1 Hardbacks & 50 cent paperbacks
CASH ONLY
Hilda C. Landers Library will be OPEN with limited hours on Monday September 2nd, 2024 from 12pm to 5pm
St. Mary’s College of Maryland Archives, 1994The Library will be closing at 4pm on Friday July 12th, 2024.
Fireworks by AngMoKio [CC BY-SA 2.5], via Wikimedia Commons
The Library will be closed Wednesday, June 19th, for Juneteenth.
If you access washingtonpost.com through the College’s institutional subscription, please note that the login instructions have changed. See this updated Library FAQ:
The College also has institutional subscriptions to the New York Times and Chronicle of Higher Education websites. Follow these links for login instructions:
If you have any problems accessing these sites, please email the Hilda C. Landers Library at ask@smcm.libanswers.com.
