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Library Services During Remote Operations Guide: Library Services

Alert

The SVC Library Buildings are currently closed. We are offering online services and curbside pickup. Please see links below for details and access to the Curbside Pickup Scheduler.

Get help from a librarian

We are here to help!

Email: mv.library@skagit.edu

 

Phone: 360-416-7847 (leave a message, lines monitored daily)

 

Study Spaces

Study rooms and library computer labs are not currently accessible.

Checking Out Materials

The Library is operating remotely during the COVID-19 pandemic, and the building is closed to the public until further notice. We are still providing library materials and some course reserve materials.  NOTE: To purchase course textbooks, please check the Bookstore website. Library staff is available on a limited basis to distribute materials.  Please browse the library website to view materials and place holds, and then schedule a time for pick up using the Online Scheduler or contact the Library Circulation Desk at library.circulation@skagit.edu. For help using the scheduler, watch this fun video!

Renewing Materials

If you want to renew your library materials and are registered for classes for the next quarter, contact library.circulation@skagit.edu for more information.  

Returning Materials

Mount Vernon Campus Library

You may return books and other small items in the book drop behind the library at any time. 

To return laptops and other large items, please call the circulation desk at 360-416-7837 or email library.circulation@skagit.edu to arrange drop off.

In case of no answer or after business hours, contact the Mount Vernon Campus Security at 360-416-7777.

Whidbey Island Campus Library

Students can return library materials to the Whidbey Island Campus Library by using the drop box located in the walkway between Hayes Hall and Oak Hall. The lower level parking lot provides easy access to drop off library material.

To return laptops or other large items during Library Hours, please call the Whidbey Library at 360-679-5322 or email library.circulation@skagit.edu to arrange drop off.  

In case of no answer or after business hours, contact Whidbey Island Campus Security at 360-679-5383.

 

Research Assistance

Online Library

During remote operations, our library databases offer access to articles, streaming videos, and e-books. Log into them from home using your full SVC email address and password.

While the college remains on remote operations, an SVC librarian will be available via chat to answer your questions during the quarter. Click the slide-out chat box labeled "Ask a Librarian" on this page to enter your name, email address and ask a question. After hours, the chat service is staffed 24/7 by librarians at other libraries in our international cooperative. For Spanish-speakers, the slide out chat box labeled "Preguntanos" will take you to a Spanish-language chat service.

You can also schedule a Zoom meeting with one of our friendly librarians to get assistance! Zoom Reference is available only during the regular quarters and is unavailable during intercessions.

Email Us

Email will be monitored regularly while the library remains in remote operations.
Mount Vernon campus students: mv.library@skagit.edu

Phone

You may leave a message at these numbers. They will be checked several times a day:
(360)416-7847 for Research Assistance (360)416-7837 for assistance related to Circulation (renewing checked out materials, fines, etc).

For up-to-date, reliable information on the coronavirus, please check the Library's Coronavirus Research Guide

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