Thursday, February 8, 2024

FSU Ort Library to Change Library Management Systems in Spring 2024

 This spring Frostburg State University’s Lewis J. Ort Library, along with the 17 libraries across the University System of Maryland and Affiliated Institutions (USMAI) library consortium, will be implementing a new integrated library system (ILS) which is expected to go live on May 23, 2024. Throughout the spring, the central USMAI migration task force and our local team will be working to replace the current system, which has been in place for over 20 years.
An integrated library system manages the basic functions of a library, such as checking library materials in and out, keeping track of orders and subscriptions, and providing the infrastructure that allows library users to search and access library materials. This system migration is a critical step forward and will help to modernize Ort Library’s current functionality and usability, increasing cooperation with other systems across the FSU campus and with other academic institutions throughout the state.
Our new discovery service, which replaces OneSearch and CatalogUSMAI, will streamline search functions and improve access to local resources and scholarly research. You will notice more features that will allow you to manage your loans, requests, and citations more easily. Keep an eye out for a preview of the search interface in the coming months!
We will be providing updates as the project continues throughout the spring, especially with information on any temporary service changes or suspensions as the new system is prepared. Additional information, timelines, and resources for the new ILS will be posted on our LibGuide: https://libguides.frostburg.edu/NewAlmaILS. If you have any questions, please reach out via email to ortlibrary@frostburg.edu.

Thursday, January 25, 2024

Spring 2024 Semester Hours

 HAPPY NEW YEAR, BOBCATS!

 

Spring Semester hours for the Ort Library begin this Sunday, January 28, 2024!

 

SPRING 2024 LIBRARY HOURS

Sunday || 2:00 PM to 10:00 PM

Monday - Thursday || 8:00 AM to 10:00 PM

Friday || 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM

Saturday || CLOSED

 

The Library is open 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM tomorrow, Friday, Jan. 26, and will be closed Saturday, Jan. 27.

 

Digital resources remain accessible via the Library's website 24/7. Research assistance will be available during the Library's open hours via chat, email, phone, or in person at the Main Desk. If you have questions or would like to request research assistance, please email libref@frostburg.edu.

 

We wish you all a wonderful semester!

Saturday, May 13, 2023

Tuesday, March 7, 2023

Spring Break 2023 Library Hours

 The Library will be operating on an adjusted schedule during Spring Break week.

Saturday & Sunday, 3/18-3/19 || CLOSED
Monday - Friday, 3/20-3/24 || 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM
Saturday, 3/25 || CLOSED
Sunday, 3/26 || 1:00 PM to 9:00 PM
Digital resources remain accessible via the Library's website 24/7. Research assistance will be available during the Library's open hours via chat, email, phone, or in person at the Main Desk.
If you have questions or would like to request research assistance, please email libref@frostburg.edu.
The library will return to regular semester hours and services on Monday, March 27, 2023.

Tuesday, January 24, 2023

Thursday, December 1, 2022