Summer Hours for Ort Library

Summer hours for the Lewis J. Ort Library are:

• Monday - Friday: 7:30 am - 6:00 pm
• Saturday: Closed
• Sunday: 1:00 - 6:00 pm

As always, library resources are available 24/7 through OneSearch which can be accessed through the library's home page.

Additionally, if you need assistance from a librarian, you can use Maryland AskUsNow, our 24/7 chat reference service. You can access this service by clicking Here.

Library Closed Memorial Day Weekend

The Lewis J. Ort Library will be closed Saturday May 26, Sunday May 27, and Monday May 28 for Memorial Day.

The library will reopen on Tuesday May 29 at 7:30 am starting summer hours.

Summer hours are:

• Monday - Friday: 7:30 am - 6:00 pm
• Saturday: Closed
• Sunday: 1:00 - 6:00 pm

As always, library resources are available 24/7 through OneSearch which can be accessed through the library's home page.

Additionally, if you need assistance from a librarian, you can use Maryland AskUsNow, our 24/7 chat reference service. You can access this service by clicking Here.

Ort Library Congratulates May 2018 Graduates

The Lewis J. Ort Library would like to congratulate the

May 2018 graduates.

Congratulations on a job well done!

Good luck!!!

Library Displays for May 2018

The Lewis J. Ort Library is pleased to present 4 new displays for May.

The first display, located on the 2nd floor, celebrates the 200th anniversary of the publication of Frankenstein by Mary Shelley, in 1818. Information about Shelley is included in the display as well as other books that relate to the topic of Gothic horror and science of the 19th century.

The second display, located on the 3rd floor, highlights spacecraft that have orbited and landed on the planet Venus. The atmospheric pressure and temperature on Venus is so high that most spacecraft last less than 1 hour on the planet. The display also highlights the resources the library has on the planet Venus.

The third display, located on the 4th floor, highlights birds of Maryland. There are over 400 bird species that makes Maryland their home and over 200 that have breeding grounds in the state. The display highlights just a few of the birds that make Maryland their home and includes some resources on birds found in the library's collection.

The fourth display, located on the 5th floor, highlights the state parks of Maryland. There are over 50 state parks within Maryland. The state parks provide access to nature, wildlife, and history. The display also highlights some of the resources the library has on state parks in Maryland.

The display on Venus will be up through the end of May. The displays on Frankenstein, birds of Maryland, and the state parks of Maryland will be up through the end of August.

2018 Spring Extended Library Hours

The Lewis J. Ort Library will offer extended library hours during the last week of classes and final exam week. Extended library hours begin Wednesday, May 9.

2018 Spring Extended Library Hours

Wednesday, May 9: 7:30 a.m. to 2:00 a.m.

Thursday, May 10: 7:30 a.m. to 2:00 a.m.

Friday, May 11: 7:30 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.

Saturday, May 12: 11:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.

Sunday, May 13: 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 a.m.

Monday, May 14: 7:30 a.m. to 2:00 a.m.

Tuesday, May 15: 7:30 a.m. to 2:00 a.m.

Wednesday, May 16: 7:30 a.m. to 2:00 a.m.

Thursday, May 17: 7:30 a.m. to 2:00 a.m.

Friday, May 18: 7:30 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.

Saturday, May 19: 11:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.

Sunday, May 20: 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 a.m.

Monday, May 21: 7:30 a.m. to Midnight

Tuesday, May 22: 7:30 a.m. to Midnight

Wednesday, May 23: 7:30 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.

Thursday, May 24: 7:30 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.

Friday, May 25: 7:30 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.

Saturday, May 26: Closed

Sunday, May 27: Closed

Monday, May 28: Closed – Memorial Day

Summer library hours will begin on Tuesday, May 29 following Memorial Day Weekend. The library will be open Monday through Friday, 7:30 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. and Sunday, 1:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. in the summer.

Adjustments to library hours are posted on our website and our blog. Unexpected changes in hours will be sent out via email to the campus community.

The Circulation Desk can be reached at 301-687-4395 and the Reference Desk can be reached at 301-687-4424 for questions or research assistance. The library also offers 24/7 online chat reference, just click the AskUsNow box on our website!