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Volume 5

Student Edition
Issue 8

Library News April 2020

From the Director New Subject


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

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