Ort Library Services During COVID-19 Response

LAST UPDATED MAY 27, 2020

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The Library building is currently closed.

Ort Library librarians and staff will continue to provide services and resources listed on this page.

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Due Dates:

• Due dates for ALL currently checked out Frostburg library items have been advanced to September 1, 2020.
• If you have items from other USMAI libraries, log into My Account  and go to "Items borrowed/renewals" to check the status of the due date and renew items from other USMAI libraries as needed.
• If you are not able to renew your materials online through MyAccount, please contact Amanda Bena, Access Services Librarian, at albena@frostburg.edu.

Fines and Late Fees:

• We are not charging fines or late fees at this time. If you have any questions about library charges, please contact Amanda Bena, Access Services Librarian, at albena@frostburg.edu.

Book Returns:

• Book returns are open. There is one next to the main entrance doors set into the windows and a drive up free standing return box behind the building at the loading dock. There will be a delay between when you return an item and when it is scanned in as returned. You will not be fined any late fees.

InterLibrary Loan (ILL):

• We have requested renewals for all current interlibrary loans that are with our patrons. Given the circumstances, most libraries are granting renewals and due date extensions, but we cannot guarantee it in every case.
• Students, faculty, and staff are welcome to continue placing interlibrary loan requests via ILLiad. Library staff are currently able to fulfill requests for electronically available articles, ebooks, and book chapters. We are not able to borrow physical materials like books and DVD’s until the library reopens, but we may be able to get scans or locate free online versions of materials. For questions about interlibrary loan requests or your ILLiad account, please contact ill@frostburg.edu.

Library staff are here to assist faculty as they move their courses online. We recommend that you use online library resources and follow the directions on how to link to the item in Canvas (see "Resources for Online Teaching" below).

Due to current restrictions we are unable to make physical materials available at this time. We will work with you to find an online version or online equivalent to meet your course needs. Email libref@frostburg.edu for help.

• OneSearch (search bar on library website): https://www.frostburg.edu/library

Reference Librarians are available for chat help via Microsoft Teams. Click the "Chat with a Librarian" button below to get started!

Schedule:

• Monday-Friday: 11am-5pm

• Email: libref@frostburg.edu

Linking/embedding resources in Canvas:

• Library staff are here to assist faculty as they move their courses online. We recommend that you use online library resources and follow the directions on how to link to the item in Canvas (linked below). Due to current restrictions we are unable to make physical materials available at this time. We will work with you to find an online version or online equivalent to meet your course needs. Email libref@frostburg.edu for help.

Library and Information Literacy Instruction:

• Librarians are available to provide online instruction, whether live or recorded. Please email Instruction Coordinator Sean Henry at shenry@frostburg.edu to schedule. 
• Librarians can also create a LibGuide (libguides.frostburg.edu) to assist with instruction. Email libref@frostburg.edu to request a LibGuide.