{"id":11526,"date":"2020-03-13T12:53:22","date_gmt":"2020-03-13T16:53:22","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/blogs.brown.edu\/libnews\/?p=11526"},"modified":"2020-03-13T12:53:22","modified_gmt":"2020-03-13T16:53:22","slug":"covid","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/library.brown.edu\/create\/libnews\/covid\/","title":{"rendered":"Announcement | Library Services during COVID-19 Pandemic"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/library.brown.edu\/create\/libnews\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/44\/2020\/06\/unnamed-1024x684.jpg\" alt=\"Rockefeller Library facade at dusk\" class=\"wp-image-11656\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Though the Brown University Library buildings remain closed, online services are available at <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"rock@brown.edu (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"mailto:rock@brown.edu\" target=\"_blank\">rock@brown.edu<\/a>,<a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\" hay@brown.edu, (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"hay@brown.edu\" target=\"_blank\"> hay@brown.edu,<\/a> and <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"library.brown.edu (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"http:\/\/library.brown.edu\" target=\"_blank\">library.brown.edu<\/a>. <\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Read the latest on<a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\" the University's updated response to the COVID-19 crisis (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"https:\/\/covid.brown.edu\/\" target=\"_blank\"> Brown&#8217;s response to the COVID-19 pandemic<\/a>. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/blogs.brown.edu\/libnews\/resume-service\/?preview=true\" target=\"_blank\"><strong><span style=\"color:#df1357\" class=\"has-inline-color\">RESUMPTION OF LIMITED LIBRARY SERVICES<\/span><\/strong><\/a><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">As of June 29, the Library is providing <a href=\"https:\/\/blogs.brown.edu\/libnews\/resume-service\/?preview=true\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">limited in-person, contactless services<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Expanded Access to Digital Content<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">As a response to the global COVID-19 pandemic, many of the Library\u2019s content providers have expanded Brown&#8217;s access to digital content in order to support online research, learning, and teaching. <em>In addition to the 2 million+ digital books and journals available through the Library\u2019s subscriptions, we are excited to share <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"many addition additional resources from our partners (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"https:\/\/libguides.brown.edu\/c.php?g=1020720&amp;p=7393965\" target=\"_blank\">many additional resources from our partners<\/a>.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Faculty and Student Support<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">We are providing online services, including research consultations and instruction. <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"Subject librarians (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"https:\/\/library.brown.edu\/about\/specialists.php?sort=selector\" target=\"_blank\">Subject librarians<\/a> can be reached by email and <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"on chat (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"https:\/\/brown.libanswers.com\/\" target=\"_blank\">on chat<\/a>, which is staffed Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 10 p.m. Not sure who to ask? Email most questions to <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"mailto:rock@brown.edu\" target=\"_blank\">rock@brown.edu<\/a> and email questions about special collections to <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"mailto:hay@brown.edu\" target=\"_blank\">hay@brown.edu<\/a>. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Additional resources:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"Teaching Support guide for instructors (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"https:\/\/libguides.brown.edu\/teaching\" target=\"_blank\">Teaching Support guide for instructors<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/libguides.brown.edu\/primarysources\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"Teaching with Primary Sources guide (opens in a new tab)\">Teaching with Primary Sources guide<\/a><\/li><li><a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"Research Support guide for students (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"http:\/\/libguides.brown.edu\/diy\" target=\"_blank\">Research Support guide for students<\/a><\/li><li>Provide Library content directly in Canvas using the <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"LibApps External Tool  (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"https:\/\/drive.google.com\/file\/d\/1-zwMyc-46-uVNdM35mV6K9Gt6W20pUsp\/view\" target=\"_blank\">LibApps External Tool<\/a><\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Requests for Digital Material<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">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:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><a href=\"mailto:rock@brown.edu\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">rock@brown.edu<\/a> for all inquiries<\/li><li><a href=\"mailto:hay@brown.edu\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">hay@brown.edu<\/a> for questions relating to special collections<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Interlibrary Loan (ILL) requests for resources available electronically are being filled!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Requests for Physical Library Material<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">As of June 29, the Library is providing <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/blogs.brown.edu\/libnews\/resume-service\/?preview=true\" target=\"_blank\">limited in-person, contactless services<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"Note that most Brown books can be renewed indefinitely. (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"https:\/\/library.brown.edu\/libweb\/my_library_account_login.php\" target=\"_blank\">Note that most Brown books can be renewed indefinitely.<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Online Course Reserves Access (OCRA)<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Faculty members should continue to use&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/library.brown.edu\/reserves\/\">Online Course Reserves Access (OCRA)<\/a>&nbsp;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 <a href=\"https:\/\/ithelp.brown.edu\/kb\/articles\/activate-course-e-reserves-in-canvas\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Canvas<\/a>.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If you are using a course pack from a previous semester, the Library will make the content available in Canvas and\/or OCRA. Email&nbsp;<a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"mailto:rock@brown.edu\" target=\"_blank\">rock@brown.edu<\/a>&nbsp;to initiate this process.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Returning Physical Material<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">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.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">University Updates<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Please check <a href=\"http:\/\/covid.brown.edu\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"the University's 2019 Novel Coronavirus Updates web page (opens in a new tab)\">the University&#8217;s 2019 Novel Coronavirus Updates web page<\/a> frequently for timely information.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Take good care and be well.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>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&#8217;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. 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