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Hagerstown Research Guide |
| This guide is intended to aid Frostburg State University students enrolled at the USM System Center at Hagerstown. |
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| Introduction |
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The Ort Library, in cooperation with the Washington
County Free Library and the Brish
Library at Hagerstown Community College, is dedicated to providing
excellent library research services to our students at the USM Hagerstown Center. The purpose of this guide is to assist
students and faculty in locating library and information services and
resources. |
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| Getting
an FSU ID card |
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All FSU students enrolled at the USM Hagerstown Center must have a valid FSU ID card to access online databases and check out University System of Maryland
books. FSU ID cards can be obtained
at both the main campus in Frostburg and at the Hagerstown Center.
ID services in Frostburg are located in Chesapeake
Dining Hall (for more information call 301-687-4196). Students may also
get their ID cards at the Hagerstown Center in Office 307, or call Kathy Griemsmann at 240-527-2741 to arrange a time for their picture to be taken. |
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Your registration must be renewed every September.
NOTE: Remote access to databases is restricted to registered FSU users only |
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article databases through Research Port |
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This service, developed by the libraries within the University
System of Maryland (USM) gives FSU students, faculty, and staff access to nearly 60 online databases. Research
Port allows authorized patrons, that is anyone with a valid FSU ID card, who is registered
with the Library (see above) to access
these databases from their home computers.
If you are enrolled as a student at any University System of Maryland institution other than Frostburg State University, you will need to apply for Research Port access through your home campus library.
Database access is available from either on-campus computers
or remote (off-campus) systems. Simply point your browser to the Research
Port homepage: http://researchport.umd.edu
- On-campus (Frostburg or Hagerstown) click on LOCAL LOGIN
- Off-campus, enter your last name and the barcode number on your
FSU ID card and click on REMOTE LOGIN.
For more information about Research Port or
if you have any questions please call the FSU Reference
Department by phone 301-687-4424 or email at libref@frostburg.edu |
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| Finding
Books |
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Students have access to the library holdings of the entire
University System of Maryland through catalogUSMAI, the USM's
online catalog system. This system not only allows users to search other
campus libraries but to place a hold on books and have them delivered
to the Ort Library's Circulation Desk. Here's how the system works:
- Do a search on catalogUSMAI at http://catalog.umd.edu/
- After you locate a title, click on "Request" on the
left.
- Enter your last name, student ID number (i.e. the number underneath
the barcode on your student ID, always starts with 22060000xxxxxx,
see above) and any other information.
- E-mail the FSU Ort Library Circulation Department,
at circulation@frostburg.edu with the title.
- The Library will send the book to the Hagerstown Center where
you can pick it up in the Library media Center.
NOTE: This whole process will take 7-10 days so plan ahead!
If a book you need is not available through catalogUSMAI you can
get it using InterLibrary Loan (ILL). This service,
available only to FSU students and faculty, gives
you access to book collections from around the world. Here's how the
system works:
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First do a search on the entire University System
of Maryland in catalogUSMAI to make sure that the title is not available at any USM schools.
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In the NOTE field type: PLEASE SEND TO USM HAGERSTOWN
CENTER.
If you have questions contact Reference at 301-687-4424
or libref@frostburg.edu OR
contact Kathy or Rhonda in the Interlibrary Loan Department at 301-687-4886
or ill@frostburg.edu |
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Business
resources |
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We are aware that many FSU students at the USM Hagerstown Center are
business students. In order to meet the needs of these students, we
have developed a business research pathfinder (available online in PDF format) that outlines recommended databases and web and print
resources. Please note all call numbers given are for the FSU collection.
Click here for a listing
of FSU, Washington County Free Library and HCC Brish
Library business reference books. Please note: most business research
books are located in the reference collection and do NOT circulate.
You will need to go to the Library to use the materials. |
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Washington
County Free Library (WCFL) |
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Introduction
WCFL conveniently located at 100 South Potomac Street is just a short
walk from FSU Hagerstown Center. The Library
provides service for residents of Washington County, MD and nearby jurisdictions. |
Hours
Sun.: 1 pm - 5 pm
Mon.-Thurs.: 9 am - 9 pm
Fri.: 9 am - 6 pm
Sat.: 9 am - 5 pm
The library is closed on state, federal, and major holidays.
Please call ahead at 301-739-3250 to confirm hours. |
Getting a card
A driver's license or other documentation with proof of Maryland
residence is required to obtain a card. You can apply for a card
at the Circulation Desk. Out-of-state patrons may obtain a
card for an annual fee of $15.00 |
Services
Computer stations are available to the public for Internet access
and word processing. Be aware that high demand and limited resources
restrict the amount of online access time; ask or call ahead for
further details.
Black and white printing and photocopying is available, for a
per-page fee. In addition, printing requires the initial purchase
of a "trac card" for $1.00. All rates are subject to
change. |
Books
Students may search for titles using the library's online
catalog . In addition, the holdings of other Maryland public
libraries may be accessed and borrowed via Marina,
an Interlibrary Loan service. A valid Maryland library card is
required. Please note that this process may take up to 3-4 weeks.
The library hosts several special collections. The
Investor's Collection is devoted to business related resources.
The Funding Research Center is a collection of grant writing materials.
Both are located in the Adult department.
Also, the Government Research Service (GRS)
provides access to a number of federal, state, and local government
documents. The GRS is located on the second
floor and is open to the public on Monday through Friday, 9:00am-1:00pm.
Contact the GRS librarian at 301-739-3250 ext.150
for further information |
Databases
The library has subscriptions to selected commercial databases
via Sailor and the Western
Maryland Public Libraries system. While most of these databases
are aimed at the general public, a few may be of interest to FSU students; ask the library's Reference staff for further
details.
All databases are accessible onsite or remotely with a valid
library card. Students may access Research
Port or catalogUSMAI via the library's Internet terminals by pointing the browser to
the appropriate web site. A valid FSU ID card is needed to log in. |
Reference Help
Personal assistance may be requested directly at the Information
Desk, located in the library's Adult department. Telephone reference
is available by calling 301-739-3250 ext.123 or 136 during regular
hours of operation except on Sundays. Questions may also be
submitted online via the "Ask
A Librarian" form. |
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Hagerstown
Community College Brish Library |
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Introduction
The Brish
Library of Hagerstown Community College is located on 11400
Robinwood Drive, 2.5 miles from the FSU Hagerstown
Center. The Brish Library is on the second floor of the Learning
Resource Center (LRC) Building in the campus
center. |
Hours
Fall and Spring Semesters:
Mon. - Thurs.: 8:30 am to 9 pm, Fri. - Sat.: 8:30 am to 4:30 pm.
Summer Hours:
May 20th through Aug. 9th:
Mon. - Thurs.: 8:30am to 8pm, Fri.: 8:30am to 4:30pm, closed weekends.
Aug. 10th through Aug. 25th:
Mon. - Fri.: 8:30am - 4:30pm, closed weekends. |
Getting a card
All FSU Hagerstown students are eligible to
get a community borrower's card. You will need to present a driver's
license or other official ID with your permanent address. This
card allows students to check out up to four books. |
Services
Students have access to all computers in the library but access
to the library's computer lab is restricted to HCC students and faculty. |
Books
Students are allowed to check out up to four books
using their community borrower's card. |
Databases
Students have access to all databases available in the library but no remote access. Students may access Research
Port or catalogUSMAI via the library's Internet terminals by pointing their browser
to the appropriate web site. A valid FSU
ID card is needed to log in. |
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Last
updated 11/11/09 |
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