Library Service Updates for COVID-19

• All patrons much wear a mask that covers both the mouth and nose at all times.
• Everyone is required to maintain physical distance of 6 feet at all times.
• No group of more than 4 is allowed to gather in the library (i.e., to study), with the exception of classes scheduled to meet in the library or library-sponsored events.
• Total occupancy of the library is limited to 50.
• Everyone is encouraged to wash and/or sanitize their hands upon entering the building and before and after using library furniture, equipment, and collections.
• In order to quarantine materials that have been used but not circulated (reference collection, periodicals, items on display, etc.), patrons should not re-shelve any items; these materials can be deposited in the book return after use.
• No food is allowed in the library.
• Seniors with carrels should coordinate use with neighboring carrel holders to ensure physical distancing.

• Patrons can make an appointment with a librarian for online or in person assistance by emailing library@simons-rock.edu.
• Walk-up research services are available at the Circulation Desk without an appointment.

If you need to borrow items from the collection, look them up in the library’s catalog and then submit a request. We’ll retrieve them and let you know when they’re ready for you to pick up. You can return items to the drop box located outside the library. 

If you need one or two chapters scanned from a book in the library’s collection, submit a request and we’ll send them to you. We can’t scan entire books, so if you’re unsure which chapters you want, we can send you the table of contents first (see request form for details). 

Submit interlibrary loan requests as usual. Please be aware that our ability to fill requests may be limited by the operational status of other libraries. Requests for articles and book chapters will continue as normal. These items are requested, processed, and delivered digitally. Contact ill@simons-rock.edu for assistance with any other items.

• Due dates: all circulating items (books, DVDs, music scores, etc.) are due on May 13.
• Returned items are quarantined before shelving or subsequent circulation.
• Physical course reserves are suspended.

• Reference Collection and Periodicals: in order to quarantine materials that have been used, patrons should not reshelve any items; these materials should be deposited in the book return after use.
• Simon's Rock Archives and ECRI: physical materials can be made available by appointment following an online consulatation. Contact archives@simons-rock.edu for more information.

All electronic resources are always available from any location. These resources include more than 200,000 ebooks, 50,000 full text electronic journals and magazines, streaming music and video, and more. Use the links to these resources from the library's webpages [Search Everything, Resources by Name, Resources by Subject], because the necessary authentication procedure is initiated by clicking those links. You'll be asked to log in using your Simon's Rock username and password.

• Faculty can set up an instruction session with a librarian by emailing library@simons-rock.edu.
• Librarians can provide in person or online instruction based on the needs and preferences of the instructor.