Library Services: End of fall through start of spring semester

For the end of fall 2020 through the start of the spring semester in February, library services will be adjusted to best meet the needs of remote learning while accommodating users remaining on campus. During hours of operation, access to tangible materials from the library collection or ILL will be as follows:

• On campus users: 
  • libraries are open to current students, faculty and staff (swipe card access).
  • access to Special Collections by appointment
  • users may come in-person or may use the request/pick-up service (see non-contact services)
• Off-campus users:
  • Sawyer and Schow materials: can be mailed to off-campus addresses. All materials will be due on May 25 2021. Users unable to return materials in-person are responsible for mailing materials back and all costs associated with that process. For chapters or sections of books, scans will be made and delivered electronically.
  • Interlibrary loan materials: can be mailed to off campus addresses. Due dates for ILL materials are set by the lending libraries. Extensions may be requested but are not guaranteed. Users unable to return materials in person by the due date are responsible for mailing materials back and all costs associated with that process.

For details about services:

• End of Semester (Mon 11/30 - Fri 12/18)

  Building access
  Monday-Friday - Sawyer: 8am-5pm; Schow: 10am-4:30pm

  • All in person services available (access to study spaces, stacks, checking out materials, etc.) while adhering to COVID protocols (masks and social distancing)
  • Access to Special Collections by appointment

  Access to library and ILL materials:

  • Sawyer and Schow materials: can be mailed to off-campus addresses. All materials will be due on May 25 2021. Users unable to return materials in-person are responsible for mailing materials back and all costs associated with that process. For chapters or sections of books, scans will be made and delivered electronically. 

  • Interlibrary loan materials: can be mailed to off campus addresses. Due dates for ILL materials are set by the lending libraries. Extensions may be requested but are not guaranteed. Users unable to return materials in person by the due date are responsible for mailing materials back and all costs associated with that process

  Online library: fully functional. E-books, e-journals, streaming databases are discoverable and accessible  through the library catalog.  See the Off-Campus Access page for connecting instructions.

  Research assistance: Available online through Ask A Librarian (live video chat, text chat, email and consultations)

• Winter Shutdown (Sat 12/19 - Mon 1/4)
  • Buildings and services are closed
  • Non-contact pick-up: requests must be placed by 5PM on Thursday 12/17
  • The online library is fully functional (access to e-books, e-journals, streaming services, databases)
  • Requests for ILL, new acquisitions, non-contact pick-ups received during the break will be processed only upon re-opening on Tuesday 1/5/2021
  • Questions submitted to Ask A Librarian will be answered on Tuesday 1/5/2021

• Pre-Spring Semester (Tue 1/5 - 2/14)

  Building access
  Tuesday 1/5: Buildings closed due to a scheduled campus wide electrical outage.
  Starting on 1/6: Sawyer: 8am-5pm; Schow: 10am-4:30pm. Monday-Friday.

  • All-in person services available (access to study spaces, stacks, checking out materials, etc.) while adhering to COVID protocols (masks and social distancing)
  • Access to Special Collections by appointment

  Access to library and ILL materials:

  • Sawyer and Schow materials: can be mailed to off-campus addresses. All materials will be due on May 25 2021. Users unable to return materials in-person are responsible for mailing materials back and all costs associated with that process. For chapters or sections of books, scans will be made and delivered electronically. 
  • Interlibrary loan materials: can be mailed to off campus addresses. Due dates for ILL materials are set by the lending libraries. Extensions may be requested but are not guaranteed. Users unable to return materials in person by the due date are responsible for mailing materials back and all costs associated with that process

  Print reserve: will not be available

  Support for teaching and research

  • Instruction librarians are available to work with faculty to plan courses that include research modules and/or library instruction to teach students research skills. See Teaching Research Skills for details of asynchronous and synchronous options.
  • Teach Team will offer programs to assist faculty in planning for spring courses.
  • Research assistance is available online through a virtual drop-in desk, chat, and email.
  • Liaison librarians are available to consult through online appointments. 
  • Special Collection librarians are available online to answer reference questions and discuss access to collections. 

  Online library: fully functional. E-books, e-journals, streaming databases are discoverable and accessible  through the library catalog.  See the Off-Campus Access page for connecting instructions.

  Research assistance: Available online through Ask A Librarian (live video chat, text chat, email and consultations)