Though the Brown University Library buildings remain closed, online services are available at rock@brown.edu, hay@brown.edu, and library.brown.edu.
Read the latest on Brown’s response to the COVID-19 pandemic.
RESUMPTION OF LIMITED LIBRARY SERVICES
As of June 29, the Library is providing limited in-person, contactless services.
Expanded Access to Digital Content
As a response to the global COVID-19 pandemic, many of the Library’s content providers have expanded Brown’s access to digital content in order to support online research, learning, and teaching. In addition to the 2 million+ digital books and journals available through the Library’s subscriptions, we are excited to share many additional resources from our partners.
Faculty and Student Support
We are providing online services, including research consultations and instruction. Subject librarians can be reached by email and on chat, which is staffed Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 10 p.m. Not sure who to ask? Email most questions to rock@brown.edu and email questions about special collections to hay@brown.edu.
Additional resources:
- Teaching Support guide for instructors
- Teaching with Primary Sources guide
- Research Support guide for students
- Provide Library content directly in Canvas using the LibApps External Tool
Requests for Digital Material
You can request access to digital material! Contact us at the following email addresses to request items, ask research questions, and connect with a Library expert:
- rock@brown.edu for all inquiries
- hay@brown.edu for questions relating to special collections
Interlibrary Loan (ILL) requests for resources available electronically are being filled!
Requests for Physical Library Material
As of June 29, the Library is providing limited in-person, contactless services.
Note that most Brown books can be renewed indefinitely.
Online Course Reserves Access (OCRA)
Faculty members should continue to use Online Course Reserves Access (OCRA) to request materials for course reserves and course packs. Once received, the Library will make the reserves available to students through the course site in Canvas.
If you are using a course pack from a previous semester, the Library will make the content available in Canvas and/or OCRA. Email rock@brown.edu to initiate this process.
Returning Physical Material
Graduating students are urged to return physical materials to the Rockefeller Library, through the book return drop located to the left of the front doors. Other students may also drop off materials at the Rock, or you can keep the items in your possession until you are able to return to campus. This includes items obtained through Borrow Direct, easyBorrow, and ILLiad. Fines and late fees will be waived.
University Updates
Please check the University’s 2019 Novel Coronavirus Updates web page frequently for timely information.
Take good care and be well.