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!

Summer 2023 Library Hours

 

Spring Break 2023 Library Hours

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

Library Hours

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.

Spring 2023 Library Hours

 

Late Night Library Hours

The end is near! And so are late night library hours!

Beginning Dec. 5, the library will extend our closing time to 2 AM Sunday through Thursday for the remainder of the fall semester.

Need research help but not on campus? Email libref@frostburg.edu or visit the library’s webpage and Ask A Librarian using the “Submit a Question” button!
 
End of Semester Library Hours

Fri 12/3 || 7:30 AM – 6:00 PM
Sat 12/4 || 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Sun 12/5 || 1:00 PM – 2:00 AM
Mon 12/6 - Thu 12/9 || 7:30AM – 2:00 AM
Fri 12/10 || 7:30 AM – 6:00 PM
Sat 12/11 || 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Sun 12/12 || 1:00 PM – 2:00 AM
Mon 12/13 - Thu 12/16 || 7:30AM – 2:00 AM
Fri 12/17 || 7:30 AM – 6:00 PM

Thanksgiving Holiday Library Hours

 The library will close early on Tuesday, November 23 at 5:00 PM and remain closed through Saturday, November 27 for the Thanksgiving holiday.

The library will reopen on Sunday, November 28 at 1:00 PM and be open until midnight.

We wish everyone a safe and restful holiday break.

Summer 2021 Library Hours

The Library will be open this summer! Come see us and check out a relaxing beach read from our Popular Reading collection or get research help for your summer classes. We're here for you!

Monday - Friday || 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM

Saturday || 9:00 AM to 2:00 PM

Sunday || Closed

A full listing of summer holiday closings can be found at http://libguides.frostburg.edu/libhours. Contactless Pickup is available for holds and requests and can be arranged by contacting the Main Desk at 301-687-4395.

Library access for non-FSU patrons is available by appointment. An appointment can be made by calling the Main Desk during business hours at 301-687-4395.

To request assistance or ask a question, please email libref@frostburg.edu. Available services and access to resources during the global health pandemic can be found on our Library COVID-19 Response page.

Wishing our university community a safe and relaxing summer!

Spring 2021 Library Hours

Welcome to Spring Semester 2021!

The Lewis J. Ort Library hours are as follows:

• Monday - Thursday: 8:00 am - 9:00 pm
• Friday: 8:00 am - 6:00 pm
• Saturday: 11:00 am - 4:00 pm
• Sunday: 1:00 pm - 9:00 pm

If you have research questions you can contact a research librarian through CHAT at Ask A Librarian (https://frostburg.libanswers.com/) during the following hours:

• Monday - Wednesday: 11:00 am - 5:00 pm AND 6:00 - 9:00 pm
• Thursday: 11:00 am - 7:00 pm
• Friday: 11:00 am - 5:00 pm
• Sunday: 1:00 - 9:00 pm

If a research librarian is not available, you can submit a question and a research librarian will get back to you. Additionally, some basic questions may have answers available for you on Ask a Librarian through our FAQs.

Extended Library Hours

Update: 11/9/2020 to reflect a change in hours Nov. 9-12.

 The Ort Library is staying opening later!

Extended hours through finals begin Sunday, November 15, 2020!

 

End of Semester Hours:

 

Monday, November 9 – Thursday, November 12 || 8:00 AM to 9:00 PM

Friday, November 13 || 8:00 AM to 6:00 PM

Saturday, November 14 || 11:00 AM to 6:00 PM

Sunday, November 15 || 1:00 PM to 11:00 PM

Monday, November 16 – Thursday, November 19 || 8:00 AM to 11:00 PM

Friday, November 20 || 8:00 AM to 8:00 PM

Saturday, November 21 || 11:00 AM to 6:00 PM

Sunday, November 22 || 1:00 PM to 11:00 PM

Monday, November 23 || 8:00 AM to 11:00 PM

Tuesday, November 24 || 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM

 

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 research help is available online via chat, email, or individual research consultations. Visit https://frostburg.libanswers.com/ or email libref@frostburg.edu!

 

Check out our Library COVID-19 Response Guide for more information on services and spaces! 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, noise, and health & safety policies designated for each of the Library’s four public floors.

 

Second Floor: QUIET FLOOR / Socially Distanced Group and Individual Study Spaces / Individual Computer Stations

Third Floor: QUIET FLOOR / Socially Distanced Individual Study Spaces / Individual Computer Stations

Fourth Floor: SILENT FLOOR / Socially Distanced Individual Study Spaces

Fifth Floor: GROUP FLOOR / Socially Distanced Group and Individual Study Spaces / Individual Computer Stations / Individual Study Rooms

 

We wish our Bobcats the best finishing out the semester!

Fall Library Hours Start Monday August 17

The Lewis J. Ort Library staff would like to welcome you to the fall semester at Frostburg State University. The library staff look forward to assisting you with your research needs this semester. The library will be open this semester for your study and research needs.

The Fall hours for the Library begin Monday August 17.

The hours will be:

• Monday - Thursday -- 8:00 am - 9:00 pm
• Friday -- 8:00 am - 6:00 pm
• Saturday -- 11:00 am - 6:00 pm
• Sunday -- 1:00 pm - 9:00 pm

If you have any questions, please contact us at libref@frostburg.edu

Library Hours During COVID-19

The Lewis J. Ort Library’s hours during the COVID-19 pandemic have been shortened and are as follows:

Mondays - Fridays

8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

Saturday & Sunday
Noon to 5:00 p.m.

Please note that in-library services are limited to the use of the computers and printers; access to the collections; checking out, renewing, and returning circulating items including the Course Reserves collection; and individual studying.

All information assistance and research services are only available online – more information related to requesting research assistance will follow.

All study rooms are closed until further notice.

The hours and available services are subject to change.  Please call the Library's Main Desk at 301-687-4395 for additional information or to verify our hours. Research assistance is available by contacting libref@frostburg.edu. 

Spring 2020 Library Hours

SPRING 2020 SEMESTER LIBRARY HOURS:

Semester hours begin Sunday, January 26, 2020.

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

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

Saturday – 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.

Sunday - 1:00 p.m. to Midnight

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 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 and a new decade!

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!

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!

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!

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!

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!

Library Closing Early 1/30, Delayed Opening 1/31

Due to extreme winter weather, the university, including the library, will close early at 10:00 p.m. on Wednesday, January 30, 2019. The Library will reopen on Thursday morning at 11:00 a.m.

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.

Updates on weather-related closings are posted to the main university website, and are sent out via email and text message to the campus community.

Stay warm out there!