After seeing or hearing the word “unprecedented” at least 150 times in the last month, I Guide! swore I would never use the term again. Here in this unpr- uh, disorienting time you do Students, to help you transi- not need anyone else to tell you how unusual it is. You need answers to know what we tion to online learning, many are doing about it and how that affects you. So this issue is all about what will change for publishers and research you in terms of library services provided by your Bryan College Library (BCL) for the rest databases are providing of this semester. For the most up-to-date information, watch the BCL web page to learn their content for free during what’s new and how to get what you need for your research assignments. We are still the COVID-19 pandemic. here and available to help you. You are not on your own! Contact us at 423-775-7307 or libdesk@bryan.edu! See what we can do for you during this unprec- er, this time when Check out the Free for a we’re all online! Limited Time guide to see what is available to you! — Dr. Gary Fitsimmons Note: The subject guide is “under construction,” and How COVID-19 Affects the Library new resources are being Library Hours - To do our part in “flattening the curve,” the library building is completely added daily. closed for the semester. Virtual reference service hours are available at these times: Academic Monday– Friday 9:00 am—5:00 pm (email & telephone) Sunday– Thursday 6:00 pm—9:00 pm (email only) Success Center Email us at libdesk@bryan.edu or call us at 423-775-7307 Tutoring is still available VIRTUALLY! Looking for Video Reference Service - You can schedule an appointment to get reference help from subject tutoring, help writing a librarian via Google Meet during the times listed above as well as on Saturdays be- a paper, or test prep? Free tween 1:00 pm and 5:00 pm. Email or call to set up an appointment. tutoring is available with the ASC! Make an appointment Library Services FAQs here. For more info on virtu- al tutoring, see here. Can I still check out physical books from the library? - Yes! Send an email to libdesk@bryan.edu with the book’s title, author, and call #. We will mail the book to you! How do I return my library books? - If you are local, the outside book drop! If not, you can mail the book back to us. Find our address on the library website. What about late fees? - No fines are being charged for any book that was due back after Spring Break. All books are now due back on May 11th. Fines will be charged if books are not returned by this date. Stay Up to Date Is Interlibrary Loan (ILL) still available? - Yes, but article requests only. Book requests cannot be processed at this time due to COVID-19. Request ILL articles here. Stay informed on how Bryan College is responding to the More Questions? - Find the full list of Bryan College Library FAQs on the website. coronavirus here: Bryan.edu/Coronavirus Mental Health and Working from Home During this time of quarantining, working, and attending classes from home, it is important that you are mindful of your mental health. Here are five tips from Psychology Today to help. Read the full article here. 1. Maintain a Routine 4. Take Breaks 2. Don’t Use Extra Time to Work 5. Move Around Learn more:cdc.gov/covid19 3. Use Video Chat