Availability of Services
Public Health and Safety Guidelines
Enhanced Hygiene and Cleaning Practices
Availability of Services
Summer Semester Hours ( May 16 - July 21)
Simpson Library will be closed on the following dates:
Can I get help from a reference librarian?
Yes! You can reach a librarian via email (refdesk@umw.edu) or by phone (540-654-1148).
Will I be able to reserve a study room?
Can I use a public computer, printer, or scanner?
Computers, scanners, and printers are all available on the first floor of the library. Check with library staff if you need assistance.
How do I access my course materials on reserve?
Can I request items through ILL?
Interlibrary loan is operating normally. Contact Andrea Meckley, ILL Supervisor, or email ill@umw.edu with any questions.
I'm not affiliated with UMW but would like to use the library as a guest. Is the library open to me?
Public Health and Safety Guidelines
As of March 11, masks are optional in the library. People with symptoms, a positive test, or exposure to someone with COVID-19 should still wear masks.
Per UMW policy, masks are still required in classrooms and labs, which includes classes meeting in the Simpson Library Classroom (225B) or Special Collections & University Archives.
For more information on this change, view the official announcement.
What does social distancing look like in the library?
Can I bring food or drinks into the library?
Yes! Food and beverages are allowed in the library.
Enhanced Hygiene and Cleaning Practices
Will hand sanitizer be available?
Definitely! All around the library, you'll see touchless dispensers for hand sanitizer. These are positioned in the highest traffic areas: near stairwells, doors, and public service points.
What increased cleaning measures are in place?