Winter Recess and Intersession Hours

Ort Library will be closed during Winter Recess, beginning Friday, December 20, 2019 through Wednesday, January 1, 2020. The Library will reopen Thursday, January 2, 2020.

January 2020 Intersession Hours:

Monday - Friday || 7:30 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.

Saturday || Closed

Sunday || 1:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.

Library hours are posted on the Library website: www.frostburg.edu/library and libguides.frostburg.edu/libhours.

If you have questions, please contact the Library Main Desk during our open hours at 301-687-4395 or by email at circulation@frostburg.edu. Online resources remain accessible via the Library’s website www.frostburg.edu/library, and online chat research help is available 24/7 through AskUsNow even when the Library is closed.

Need help getting started on your final projects? Schedule a research consultation with a research librarian. Email libref@frostburg.edu or call 301-687-4424.

We wish you all a safe and happy holiday. See you next year!

-The Library Staff

New and Continuing Library Displays for December 2019

The Lewis J. Ort Library is pleased to present several new displays for December.

The first display, located on the 3rd floor, honors the 75th anniversary of the World War II Battle of the Bulge (December 1944 - January 1945). The display provides information about the conflict as well as resources the library offers on this topic.

The second display, located on the 5th floor, celebrates the 150th anniversary of the birth of French artist Henri Matisse. The display provides highlights of his life, information about his life and work, and resources the library offers on Henri Matisse.

Continuing:

• Located on the 2nd floor: Celebrates the 30th Anniversary of the fall of the Berlin Wall (1989). The display provides information on the building of the wall and its eventual removal. The display also highlights some of the resources the library offers on this topic.
• Located on the 4th floor: Celebrates Ricky Arnold, FSU alum and astronaut. The display has some artifacts from Ricky Arnold's trip to space.

Are you an organization on campus who would like to create a display about an event or specific topic, please contact Theresa Mastrodonato (tmmastrodonato@frostburg.edu) for more information.

Thanksgiving and End of Semester Library Hours

Happy Thanksgiving Week! The Ort Library will adjust hours during this week of the Thanksgiving holiday and also extend hours for the remainder of the semester during the last week of classes and final exams. Extended hours begin Sunday, December 1 and run through Monday, December 16. We will be open an additional 43 hours beyond our regular schedule, plus 12 extra late nights until 2:00 a.m. and extended weekend hours.

2019 Thanksgiving Week Hours:

Monday, November 25 || 7:30 a.m. to Midnight

Tuesday, November 26 || 7:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

Wednesday, November 27 – Saturday, November 30 || Closed for Holiday

End of Semester Hours:

Sunday, December 1 || 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 a.m.

Monday, December 2 – Thursday, December 5 || 7:30 a.m. to 2:00 a.m.

Friday, December 6 || 7:30 a.m. to 8:00 p.m.

Saturday, December 7 || 10:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m.

Sunday, December 8 || 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 a.m.

Monday, December 9 – Thursday, December 12 || 7:30 a.m. to 2:00 a.m.

Friday, December 13 || 7:30 a.m. to 8:00 p.m.

Saturday, December 14 || 10:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m.

Sunday, December 15 || 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 a.m.

Monday, December 16 || 7:30 a.m. to 2:00 a.m.

Tuesday, December 17 – Thursday, December 19 || 7:30 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.

Closed Winter Recess, Friday, December 20 through Wednesday, January 1, 2020. The Library will reopen Thursday, January 2, 2020 with an adjusted intersession schedule of Monday through Friday, 7:30 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. and Sunday, 1:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. The Library will be closed on Saturdays in January 2020.

Library hours are posted on the Library website: www.frostburg.edu/library and libguides.frostburg.edu/libhours.

If you have questions, please contact the Library Main Desk during our open hours at 301-687-4395 or by email at circulation@frostburg.edu. Online resources remain accessible via the Library’s website www.frostburg.edu/library, and online chat research help is available 24/7 through AskUsNow even when the Library is closed.

Need help getting started on your final projects? Schedule a research consultation with a research librarian. Email libref@frostburg.edu or call 301-687-4424.

Also, Library Staff would like to remind everyone not to leave belongings unattended during this busy time, even if only for a short period. Please also observe the space and noise policies designated for each of the Library’s four public floors:

Second Floor: Quiet Group and Individual Study / Individual Computer Stations / Group Study Rooms

Third Floor: Quiet Group and Individual Study / Individual Computer Stations

Fourth Floor: Individual Silent Study

Fifth Floor: Group Study / Group Computer Stations / Group Study Rooms / Individual Study Rooms

More information about the library’s study spaces, collections, and policies can be found on our website: www.frostburg.edu/library and our full Library Code of Conduct is available here: http://libguides.frostburg.edu/circulation/conduct.

On behalf of all of us in the Library, we wish you a wonderful Thanksgiving holiday and all the best finishing out the semester!

Celebrating the 50th Anniversary of Sesame Street

The Lewis J. Ort Library is celebrating the 50th anniversary of Sesame Street with a display this month and a white board asking students, faculty, and staff to let us know their favorite Sesame Street Character.

Let us know your favorite Sesame Street Character.

New Library Displays for November

The Lewis J. Ort Library is pleased to present several new displays for November.

The first display, located on the 2nd floor, celebrates the 30th Anniversary of the fall of the Berlin Wall (1989). The display provides information on the building of the wall and its eventual removal. The display also highlights some of the resources the library offers on this topic.

The second display, located on the 3rd floor, celebrates the 50th Anniversary of Sesame Street. The first episode of Sesame Street was broadcast on PBS on November 10, 1969. The display highlights some of the characters of Sesame Street and some facts you may not know about Sesame Street.

The third display, located on the 4th floor, celebrates Ricky Arnold, FSU alum and astronaut. The display has some artifacts from Ricky Arnold's trip to space.

The fourth display, located on the 5th floor, celebrates the 160th Anniversary of the publication of On the Origins of Species by Charles Darwin. The display highlights some of the history of Charles Darwin as he traveled to the Galapagos Islands and came up with his Theory of Evolution. The display also highlights some of the resources the library has on Darwin.

These displays will be up through the end of November.

Are you an organization on campus who would like to create a display about an event or specific topic, please contact Theresa Mastrodonato (tmmastrodonato@frostburg.edu) for more information.

New Library Displays for October

The Lewis J. Ort Library is pleased to present several new displays for October.

The first display, located on the 3rd floor of the library, honors Breast Cancer Awareness Month. It is estimated that 1 in 8 women will be affected by breast cancer in their lifetime. The display highlights facts and myths about breast cancer as well as showcases some resources the library offers on the topic.

The second display, also located on the 3rd floor of the library, celebrates the Anniversary of Nigeria's Independence Day, which is celebrated on October 1st. This display is sponsored by FSU's Gamma Theta Upsilon Geographical Honor Society. It also includes some resources on Nigeria that are available in the library.

   

The third display, located on the 4th floor of the library, provides information on the some of the pamphlets found in the George A, Meyers Collection, located in the Archives. It consists of over 5,000 pamphlets, flyers and brochures representing the Communist Party, Socialist, and other leftist movements. A large number of the pamphlets are from the former Soviet Union and the former German Democratic Republic (East Germany). Several of the pamphlets date from the 1920s and 1930s and deal with the Spanish Civil War and other contemporary issues.

The fourth display, located on the 5th floor of the library, celebrates Earth Sciences Week. The theme for this year's celebration is "Geoscience is for Everyone". The display highlights information about the four main branches of Earth Science as well as some resources the library offers on the topic of earth science.

The fifth display, located on the 2nd floor of the library, celebrates Hispanic Heritage Month. The display highlights many of the resources the library offers on this topic.

These displays will be up through the end of October. If you have any questions, please contact Theresa Mastrodonato at tmmastrodonato@frostburg.edu or 301-687-4425.

Are you an organization on campus who would like to create a display about an event or specific topic, please contact Theresa Mastrodonato for more information.

Celebrate Constitution Day (Tues. Sept. 17)! Very special guest presentation at 12:30!

Join us in celebrating the 232nd anniversary of the signing of the US Constitution (Sept 17, 1787).
We will be marking the anniversary by giving out free pocket Constitutions to anybody who visits our Constitution trivia table (Monday from 10:00 am - 2:00 pm).

We will have a very special guest at the Library today. The Father of our Country, George Washington, will be making a special appearance today as he will appear at the front of the library with a short address about the Constitution!  Afterwards he will be available to pose for photos.

Please also visit our Constitution Day guide at http://libguides.frostburg.edu/constitution. It contains a variety of links and videos to help you learn more about the Consitution. A display is also available, located immediately inside the library entrance.

New Donations for Special Collections

The FSU Special Collections has recently received several donations adding to its documentation of the history of Frostburg and the University.

Emeritus Mathematics Professor Dr. Karen Parks donated two photographic images of historic downtown Frostburg taken in 1906.

The Hotel Gladstone was built in 1896 by William R. Percy and his son-in-law Gladstone Hitchins. It was sold to William Gunter in 1903 and has retained the name Gunter Hotel ever since. 

Downtown Frostburg, Main street, 1906

In addition, Brad Richards, Frostburg State University Alumni 1988, donated a collection of items depicting the history of Frostburg State Teacher's College primarily during the 1950s. Included are images of College staff, President Lillian Compton, aerial photography, and letters from President Dwight D. Eisenhower addressed to Frostburg Teacher's College President Lillian Compton when he was President of Columbia University, shortly before he took office as the 34th President of the United States.

Brad Richards and donations

Brad Richards' mother, Ardtha Dunn Richards, worked in the Registrar's Office from 1947-1958 when she retired as Senior Stenographer to raise a family. Ardtha worked in Old Main and Lowndes Hall under Registrars Elizabeth Hitchins and Fred Wescott. She is seen here c. 1953 with Ivan C. Diehl who served at the Teacher's College for 35 years as College Professor, founder of the Geography Department, and Dean of Academic Affairs.  

Norma Bishop, Peggy Lloyd(worked in financial aid), Esther Biggs, Ardtha Richards, April 18, 1958

Eisenhower wrote to College Presidents throughout the country while he was President of Columbia University.  His letters  invoke the common Cold War rhetoric of fighting against oppression and censorship.

This letter, sent to President Lillian Compton (President of Frostburg Teacher's College, 1945-1954) contain's Eisenhower's original signature. 

1926 aerial view of the campus. Old Main, Frost Hall, and the Brownsville District are visible

Saturday Hours!

Yes, the library is open on Saturdays!

We'll be keeping our doors open 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. during the fall semester on Saturdays. Computers, printers, scanners, group study rooms, individual study rooms, silent study, group study, course reserves, and check-out of library items are all available. Please note that staffing is limited and research and interlibrary loan assistance may not be immediately available. Special Collections and Archives will not be open.

If you have a question, please contact the Library Services Main Desk at 301-687-4395.

We welcome you to stop in and say hello!

Public Notice - 30 day comment period for Dept. of Housing & Community Development CAPER Report

The State of Maryland has opened a 30 day public comment period on the draft 2018 Consolidated Plan Annual Performance and Evaluation Report (CAPER). This includes a series of public meetings.

In Western Maryland, the meeting is scheduled for Friday, October 26.

Friday, September 20 at 1:30 p.m.

Allegany County Office Complex

701 Kelly Road

Potomac Room 230

Cumberland, MD 21502

Please see the original notice here: 2018 Draft - Consolidated Plan Annual Performance and Evaluation Report (CAPER).

A copy of the draft Annual Plan is available online at this link: https://dhcd.maryland.gov/Documents/Consolidated%20Plan/2018DraftCAPER.pdf

The Lewis J Ort library is a depository for Maryland State Documents as well as a selective depository in the Federal Depository Library Program.  As a Maryland depository, we receive public notices such as the one featured above.  If you would also like to be added to an e-mail distribution list in order to receive information about future public notices, please contact Lisa Hartman, Government Documents Coordinator at lahartman@frostburg.edu or (301) 687-4734.

Big Changes for Ort Library

Announcing Big Changes for Ort Library!

The Ort Library welcomes all students, faculty, and staff back to FSU for another exciting semester. As has been the case all over campus, big changes have been happening in the library!

New Library Website: Over the summer the library staff worked together with the Office of Information Technology to design a new and improved library website to match the University website. Research tools and information on collections, policies, and library spaces should be better organized and easier to find. Take a look around the new site and let us know how it’s working for you. To provide feedback, use the form on the main library page: https://www.frostburg.edu/library.

New Service Desk Merger: Also over the summer, library staff merged the 2nd Floor Reference Desk with the 3rd Floor Circulation Desk to create the new Library Services Main Desk on the 3rd Floor. This newly combined service area is a one-stop shop for all your library needs including research and information help, as well as borrowing materials, checking out group study room keys, and using course reserves. A service desk is still located on the 2nd Floor for help using microfilm, accessing 2nd Floor collections, and assisting with printing and scanning.

Open on Saturdays: Starting September 7th, the library will once again offer Saturday hours! During the regular semester, the library will be open from 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. with limited services.

The Ort Library staff hope that these changes will improve the library experience for all and make for a successful academic year.

Fall 2019 Library Hours

Fall 2019 Library Hours:

Monday through Thursday - 7:30 a.m. to Midnight

Friday - 7:30 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. (Open Later!)

Saturday – 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. (New Hours!)

Sunday - 1:00 p.m. to Midnight

Fall hours begin Monday, August 26, the first day of classes.

Special Exceptions to Regular Hours:

Saturday, Aug. 24 – Closed

Sunday, Aug. 25 – 1:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.

Saturday, Aug. 31 – Closed for Labor Day Weekend

Sunday, Sept. 1 – Closed for Labor Day Weekend

Monday, Sept. 2 – OPEN LABOR DAY – 1:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.

Library hours are posted on the hours page of the library website: http://libguides.frostburg.edu/libhours.

If you have questions, please contact the Library Services Main Desk during our open hours at 301-687-4395 or by email at circulation@frostburg.edu. Online resources remain accessible via the library’s website www.frostburg.edu/library, and online chat reference and research help is available 24/7 through Ask Us Now even when the library is closed.

Information about the library’s study spaces, collections, and policies can be found on our new and improved library website www.frostburg.edu/library and our full Library Code of Conduct is available here: http://libguides.frostburg.edu/circulation/conduct.

On behalf of the library, we welcome you all back for another semester!

Tuesday, August 20: Library Opening at 1:00 PM

The Library will open at 1:00 p.m. following a delayed opening due to a library-wide staff meeting during the morning hours. The Library will remain open until 6:00 p.m. as scheduled.

We apologize for any inconvenience.

Independence Day Holiday Closing

The Library will be closed on Thursday, July 4 and Friday, July 5 for the Independence Day holiday. The Library will reopen on Sunday, July 7 from 1:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. and resume regular hours.

We wish you all a Happy Fourth of July!

Welcome Class of 2023 to Preview FSU

The Lewis J. Ort Library welcomes the Class of 2023 to Preview FSU. The library is welcoming students and their families to the university during the Bobcat Information Fair held in the Lane University Center.

Library staff are available at the information fair to answer any questions the students and their families may have about the library.

Randy Lowe is joined by the Bobcat at the Ort Library's table.

Stop into the library to ask any additional questions you may have.

Welcome Class of 2023!

New Library Displays for Summer 2019

The following displays will be up through the end of August.

The first display, located on the 3rd floor of the library, celebrates the 50th anniversary of the Moon Landing. Apollo 11 left Earth on July 16, 1969 and the first person to walk on the moon was Neil Armstrong 4 days later, July 20, 1969. The display highlights information about the moon landing and resources available in the library on the topic.

The second display, located on the 4th floor of the library, commemorates the 50th anniversary of the Stonewall Riots (Uprising) in NYC. On June 28, 1969 police raided the Stonewall Inn and arrested bar employees and patrons of this gay bar. At the time it was still illegal for gays and lesbians to engage in homosexual behavior in most places in the United States. The display highlights the background of the event, milestones of the Gay Civil Rights movement through 1969, and resources available in the library on the topic.

The third display, located on the 5th floor, celebrates the 100th anniversary since the passage of the 19th Amendment, which granted women the right to vote. The amendment was ratified 1 year later. The display highlights some of the women who fought for women's suffrage and includes resources available in the library on the topic.

Continuing through the summer: The display located on the 2nd floor of the library, is a remembrance of the 30th Anniversary of Tiananmen Square. The display provides some background and timeline of the event as well as some of the resources the library offers on the topic.

Library Summer Hours

The Lewis J. Ort will be open the following hours during the summer:

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

Library resources can still be accessed through OneSearch (on the library's home page) and through our subject specific databases (http://libguides.frostburg.edu/az.php) even when the library is closed.

If you need reference assistance, you can contact help through Maryland AskUsNow, our 24/7 chat reference service.

Congratulations Graduates!

Public notice: MD Dept of Housing & Community Development annual plan

The Maryland Dept. of Housing and Community Development has announced a series of public hearings to develop its new draft Annual Plan of the State's Consolidated Plan.


In Western Maryland, the meeting is scheduled for Friday, October 26.

Friday, May 24, 2019 at 1:30 p.m.

Allegany County Office Complex

701 Kelly Road

Potomac Room 230

Cumberland, MD 21502

Please see the original notice here: DHCD Annual Draft Plan notice

The Lewis J Ort library is a depository for Maryland State Documents as well as a selective depository in the Federal Depository Library Program.  As a Maryland depository, we receive public notices such as the one featured above.  If you would also like to be added to an e-mail distribution list in order to receive information about future public notices, please contact Lisa Hartman, Government Documents Coordinator at lahartman@frostburg.edu or (301) 687-4734.

Spring Library Extended Hours

As we do every semester, the Library will extend our hours for the last week of classes and final exam week. This will include nine nights of being open until 2:00 a.m. and 42 extra hours that we are not normally open! Extended hours will begin on Tuesday, May 7, 2019. See the entire schedule below.

Tuesday - Thursday, May 7 - 9 || 7:30 a.m. to 2:00 a.m.
Friday, May 10 || 7:30 a.m. to 8:00 p.m.
Saturday, May 11 || 11:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Sunday, May 12 || 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 a.m.
Monday - Thursday, May 13 - 16 || 7:30 a.m. to 2:00 a.m.
Friday, May 17 || 7:30 a.m. to 8:00 p.m.
Saturday, May 18 || 11:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Sunday, May 19 || 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 a.m.
Monday - Tuesday, May 20 - 21 || 7:30 a.m. to Midnight
Wednesday - Friday, May 22 - 24 || 7:30 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.

The Library will close for the Memorial Day holiday weekend Saturday, May 25 through Monday, May 27. Summer hours will begin on Tuesday, May 28, 2019. The Library will be open throughout the summer Monday through Friday, 7:30 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. and Sunday, 1:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. The Library is closed on Saturdays during the summer.

Library hours are posted on the hours page of the library website: http://libguides.frostburg.edu/libhours.

If you have questions, please contact the Circulation Desk during our open hours at 301-687-4395 or by email at circulation@frostburg.edu. You can also contact the Reference Desk at 301-687-4424. Online resources remain accessible via the library’s website www.frostburg.edu/library, and online chat reference and research help is available 24/7 through Ask Us Now even when the library is closed.

Also, Library staff would like to remind everyone not to leave belongings unattended during this busy time. Please also observe the study space and noise policies for each of the Library's four public floors:

Second Floor:   Group Study / Individual Computer Stations

Third Floor (Main Floor):   Quiet Study / Individual Computer Stations

Fourth Floor:   Individual Silent Study

Fifth Floor:   Group Study / Group Computer Stations / Group Study Rooms / Individual Study Rooms

 

More information about the library’s study spaces, collections, and policies can be found on our website www.frostburg.edu/library and our full Library Code of Conduct is available here: http://libguides.frostburg.edu/circulation/conduct.

On behalf of the library, we wish you all the best in finishing out the semester!

New Library Displays for May 2019

The Lewis J. Ort Library is pleased to present five new displays for May 2019.

The first display, located on the 3rd floor of the library, celebrates National Teacher Week (May 5-11). This display has been developed to accompany the Thank a Gram campaign that is being held May 6-10 to thank a FSU teacher. There are postcards and a box to put them in at the Circulation Desk.

The second display, also located on the 3rd floor of the library, celebrates National Nurses Week (May 6-12). The display provides some information on what nurses do and some of the resources the library offers on nursing.

The third display, located on the 2nd floor of the library, is a remembrance of the 30th Anniversary of Tiananmen Square. The display provides some background and timeline of the event as well as some of the resources the library offers on the topic.

The fourth display, located on the 4th floor of the library, is a remembrance of the 130th Anniversary of the Johnstown, PA flood. The display provides information about the flood as well as some of the resources the library offers on the topic.

The fifth display, located on the 5th floor of the library, celebrates the 65th Anniversary of the Brown v Board of Education decision on school segregation. The display provides background information that led to the Supreme Court's decision and well as some of the resources the library offers on the topic.

The displays will be up through the end of May.

Pam Williams Retires May 1

Pam Williams, Associate Director for User Services, is retiring after serving Frostburg State University and the Lewis J. Ort Library for more than 34 years. Pam used her endless knowledge to provide extensive service and support to students, faculty, staff, and researchers at the Reference Desk, through answering questions via e-mail, through meeting with students one-on-one through Research Consultations, and through answering questions via the library's 24/7 chat service.

Pam's knowledge and dedication to the Lewis J. Ort Library and to Frostburg State University will be missed.

Good luck Pam!

Pam Williams and Lea Messman-Mandicott

Ort Library is Hiring Students for the Position of Library Services Assistant Manager

The Lewis J. Ort Library is looking for mature, reliable, friendly students to fill positions as Library Services Assistant Managers on our new Student Manager Team! LSAM’s will work in teams of two and alongside regular library staff to provide service desk coverage, answer questions, circulate materials, assist with library technology, media, and other operations, and keep the building safe. LSAM’s will also be members of our inclement weather team and will be responsible for opening and closing the library during weather-related events when the university might be closed or operating on an adjusted schedule.

These positions require a 1 year commitment (fall and spring semesters), and include early morning, evening, and weekend hours, as well as opening and closing shifts. Hours will vary depending on library needs, and staff/student schedules. These positions will range between 12 and 16 hours per week. The pay rate is $11.00/hour. Reliability and flexibility are essential! This is a great opportunity to build your resume and to prepare for management and leadership positions after graduation!

If you are interested in joining our team, please review the full position description and complete our online application form. You will be asked to email a current resume to albena@frostburg.edu.

Position Description: http://bit.ly/2GEFMbK

Online Application:  https://bit.ly/2vffdn1

The deadline to apply is Wednesday, May 8, 2019.

Minimum requirements:

·         GPA of 3.0 or above

·         Lives on campus or within walking distance of campus

·         1 year previous experience in customer service position

·         1 year previous experience in leadership or supervisory role

·         Familiarity with MS Office, Canvas, PC and Mac applications

For questions related to these positions, please contact Amanda Bena (albena@frostburg.edu) or Theresa Mastrodonato (tmmastrodonato@frostburg.edu).

Spring Extended Library Hours

As we do every semester, the Library will extend our hours for the last week of classes and final exam week. This will include nine nights of being open until 2:00 a.m. and 42 extra hours that we are not normally open! Extended hours will begin on Tuesday, May 7, 2019. See the entire schedule below.


Tuesday - Thursday, May 7 - 9 || 7:30 a.m. to 2:00 a.m.
Friday, May 10 || 7:30 a.m. to 8:00 p.m.
Saturday, May 11 || 11:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Sunday, May 12 || 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 a.m.
Monday - Thursday, May 13 - 16 || 7:30 a.m. to 2:00 a.m.
Friday, May 17 || 7:30 a.m. to 8:00 p.m.
Saturday, May 18 || 11:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Sunday, May 19 || 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 a.m.
Monday - Tuesday, May 20 - 21 || 7:30 a.m. to Midnight
Wednesday - Friday, May 22 - 24 || 7:30 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.


The Library will close for the Memorial Day holiday weekend Saturday, May 25 through Monday, May 27. Summer hours will begin on Tuesday, May 28, 2019. The Library will be open throughout the summer Monday through Friday, 7:30 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. and Sunday, 1:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. The Library is closed on Saturdays during the summer.

Library hours are posted on the hours page of the library website: http://libguides.frostburg.edu/libhours.

If you have questions, please contact the Circulation Desk during our open hours at 301-687-4395 or by email at circulation@frostburg.edu. You can also contact the Reference Desk at 301-687-4424. Online resources remain accessible via the library’s website www.frostburg.edu/library, and online chat reference and research help is available 24/7 through Ask Us Now even when the library is closed.

Also, Library staff would like to remind everyone not to leave belongings unattended during this busy time. Please also observe the study space and noise policies for each of the Library's four public floors:

Second Floor:   Group Study / Individual Computer Stations

Third Floor (Main Floor):   Quiet Study / Individual Computer Stations

Fourth Floor:   Individual Silent Study

Fifth Floor:   Group Study / Group Computer Stations / Group Study Rooms / Individual Study Rooms

More information about the library’s study spaces, collections, and policies can be found on our website www.frostburg.edu/library and our full Library Code of Conduct is available here: http://libguides.frostburg.edu/circulation/conduct.

On behalf of the library, we wish you all the best in finishing out the semester!

Celebrate National Library Week (April 7 - 13)

The Lewis J. Ort Library celebrates National Library Week (April 7 - 13). National Library Week celebrates all libraries. Library staff at the Ort Library work to promote library use and support all users in their research needs. Libraries offer free access to books, online resources, and research help.

This year's theme is:

Libraries = Strong Communities

New Library Displays for April 2019

The Lewis J. Ort Library is pleased to present several new displays in the library for April 2019.

The first display, located on the 3rd (main) floor of the library, celebrates National Library Week (April 7 - 13). This year's theme is Library's = Strong Communities.

The second display, located on the 3rd (main) floor of the library, celebrates National Day of Civility, April 11.

The third display, located on the 2nd floor of the library, honors the author's who will be here for the Children's Literature Centre's Spring Festival of Children's Literature. This event is being held April 26-27.

The fourth display, located on the 4th floor of the library, honors National Autism Month. The display highlights the resources the library offers on this topic.

The fifth display, located on the 5th floor of the library, celebrates Earth Day. Earth Day is held every April 22. The display highlights some of the species that are endangered and why they are important to the global community. The display also highlights some of the resources the library offers on this topic.

March Book Madness 2019 Winner Announced

Congratulations to Ort Library's March Book Madness Champion 2019

The voting for the Champion has ended. In the end it came down to a contest between:

Hermione Granger - Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets 

vs 

Atticus Finch - To Kill a Mockingbird

This year we had over 3500 individual votes during the tournament.

In the end only one book can be crowned: Ort Library's March Book Madness Champion for 2019

The winner of this year's Championship is:

Hermione Granger - Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets

Congratulations and thanks to everyone who participated in voting this year!