Using the Library During the COVID-19 Pandemic

With the movement of so many classes to online and hybrid formats, UMW Libraries are working with the school, faculty, and students to ensure that users continue to have access to the materials they need for their classes. This guide will walk you through the numerous ways the library can continue to provide help through online material access, digital research assistance, and additional support for online class creation.

Library Hours and Services

Spring Semester Hours

During the Spring 2021 semester, Simpson Library is open on a walk-in basis for current UMW faculty, staff, and students with a valid EagleOne ID card.

Spring Semester Hours for current UMW students, staff, and faculty:

• Monday - Thursday: 8 am - 8 pm
• Friday: 8 am - 5 pm
• Saturday: CLOSED
• Sunday: 1 pm - 8 pm

**All other visitors must have an appointment to visit Simpson Library.**

During the Spring 2021 semester, guest appointments will be available Monday - Friday during open hours. Guest appointments are not available on Saturday or Sunday

To schedule an appointment, call 540-654-1059 or complete the Library Appointment Form.

To learn more about which services are available, see our Hours and Services flyer!

No-Contact Pickup

UMW students, faculty, and staff can use our No-contact Pickup service to get books or other physical items from Simpson Library. Guest and alumni users with valid UMW Libraries borrowing cards can also use No-contact Pickup.

To request an item for pickup, find the item in Quest (the UMW Libraries catalog), log into your library account, and click "Request." Type "No-contact pickup" in the "Comments" field.

Once you have placed your request(s), contact Simpson Library by email at umwlibraries@umw.edu or by phone (540-654-1059) to arrange a pickup time. In addition to scheduling a date and time for pickup, library staff will also give you information about parking and what to do once you arrive to pick up your materials.

Digitization requests

UMW student, faculty, and staff may request scanned pages of books, course reserves, and other library materials using the digitization request form.

Return Books

You may return library materials at the main Simpson Library service desk during all open hours.
You may also return materials 24 hours a day, using either of our two book drops.

• Our main book drop is located on Campus Walk, in the front wall of Simpson Library, on the side closest to Woodard.
• A large, freestanding book drop, located behind Simpson Library on the Melchers side, is also available for returns.

Have Questions? Need help? Email us at umwlibraries@umw.edu or call 540-654-1125.

Interlibrary Loan (ILL)

Current UMW students, faculty, and staff members can use our ILL service to request articles, books, and other materials that UMW Libraries don't own. Click here to learn more about ILL.

Research assistance

Librarians are available to assist you with your research during the Remote Research Assistance hours listed below. You can email us (refdesk@umw.edu), chat with us, or text us (540-657-3337) your questions!

Librarians are also available for one-on-one Zoom research consultations. Visit libraries.umw.edu/reference for more info.

Simpson Library Hours