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<Title>Library Reopening July 6th</Title>
<Tagline>Update on Library &amp; Gallery Services for Summer 2021</Tagline>
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    <div class="html-content"><div>Updated 7/6/21<br><br></div><div>Beginning July 6, the first two floors of the Library &amp; Gallery will be open the following hours. Use will be primarily by appointment, with some walk-in services available.</div><div><br></div><div><div>        Mon-Thu        8am-8pm</div><div>        Fri                   8am-5pm</div><div>        Sun                 1pm-8pm</div></div><div><br></div><div>Building access will be limited to UMBC users with a valid ID, using the card swipe. Per campus requirements, all users and staff will be required to wear masks while in the building, unless in private offices.</div>
    <div><br></div><div><strong>Services and spaces available without an appointment:</strong></div><div><ul><li>Return books to the Atrium book drop or the Check Out desk</li><li>Return laptops or equipment to the Check Out desk</li><li>Use a 1st floor library printer</li><li>Use the 1st floor overhead scanner</li><li>Use the Retriever Learning Center (The RLC will be open the same hours as the building. RLC furniture has been removed and spaced.)</li></ul></div><div><strong>Services and spaces that require an <a href="https://library.umbc.edu/kiosk" rel="nofollow external" class="bo">appointment</a>:</strong></div><div><ul><li>Use a socially distanced computer on the 1st or 2nd floor (some accessible stations are available)</li><li>Use a quiet study space on the 1st or 2nd floor with your own device</li><li>Use an individual bring-your-own-device study room on the 2nd floor</li><li>Use the Special Collections Reading Room</li><li>Use a microfilm reader/scanner on the 2nd floor</li></ul></div><div><strong>Virtual and contactless services:</strong></div><div><ul><li><a href="https://umbc.libcal.com/spaces?lid=10556&amp;gid=19587" rel="nofollow external" class="bo">Curbside (Atrium) pickup</a> of library materials</li><li>Use the <a href="https://lib.guides.umbc.edu/virtualstudyroom" rel="nofollow external" class="bo">virtual study room</a></li><li>Meet with a subject librarian for a <a href="https://library.umbc.edu/makearesearchappt" rel="nofollow external" class="bo">research appointment</a> </li><li>Ask a library or research questions through <a href="https://libraryh3lp.com/chat/aok_reference@chat.libraryh3lp.com?skin=11357" rel="nofollow external" class="bo">Ask a Librarian chat</a></li></ul></div>
    <div>More details on the plan for a more extensive reopening, slated for August 16, will be posted on myUMBC.</div></div>
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<Summary>Updated 7/6/21    Beginning July 6, the first two floors of the Library &amp; Gallery will be open the following hours. Use will be primarily by appointment, with some walk-in services available....</Summary>
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