Student Leader Resources: Library & Archives

In general, what services does the Library provide beyond the academic and research services we already learn about in our LEAD seminar classes?

Check Out More than Books!

Ask at the Circulation desk to check out tech like Chromebooks, chargers for laptops, phones, and tablets, and headphones or dry erase markers for whiteboards.

FAQs

We have an FAQ page for solutions to many common questions and if you don’t find your answer you can submit a question and we’ll get back to you!

Notary Public

Notary public services available by appointment, free of charge! Find out more at the FAQ below:

Finals Fun

During finals we have extended hours and a snack cart! A great reason to study in the library :)

Are there resources that the Library offers that are particularly underutilized by students?

Get drop-in or one-on-one research help!

Find out more here:

Interlibrary Loan

Fill out a request online to get any article or book that you can’t access online immediately. Articles take less than 24 articles to be delivered, books up to two weeks. Learn more at the FAQs below:

Work at the Library!

We employ a lot of students, especially at Circulation; check out the link below for more info about working in the Library.

The College Archives

The Archives preserve and document the history of the college and St. Mary’s County. The Archives are open to students!

*Please note for 2024-25 academic year, access to the Archives are limited to digital collections! Thanks!

How can we help connect students to the Library?

Encourage Them to Get Help and Ask Questions!

Let them know that the librarians and staff are super helpful and friendly - that’s what we’re here for! If they’re not sure where to go or who to ask for help, start with the Circulation Desk on the first floor - our Student Employees will direct them to the right person or resource

Point Them to Our Webpage and FAQs

Does the Library have any events coming up this semester?

Annual Book Sale!

Keep an eye on the Library blog and InsideSMCM for the date of the Annual Library Book Sale in October.

More Events

Check the “Library News” section of our website, our Instagram @smcmlibrary, and InsideSMCM for event announcements!

Are there any opportunities to partner with the Library for programs?

Yes, contact Library Director Amanda VerMeulen to discuss program partnerships!

Can you give us information on movie rights? Are we allowed to borrow documentaries or films from the Library to publicly show at programs?

Yes! We have a number of movies with Public Performance Rights (aka PPR) - check the catalog - there will be a note in the item “Availability” letting you know if it has PPR

For more details check out the FAQ below: