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Recommendation: refresh your Zotero add-on
Over the summer, library staff have encountered some issues accessing electronic resources and discovered that the block is caused by the Zotero Connector browser add-on in both Chrome and Firefox. If you already have the Zotero Connector installed, we recommend uninstalling and reinstalling it in all the browsers you use. (In our testing, we have…
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Problems accessing resources off-campus?
This summer, the library updated the proxy, a technical aspect of how we handle access to electronic resources from off-campus. Despite extensive testing before the proxy update, we have recently received numerous reports from people having problems reaching our resources when working off-campus – these could be ebooks, databases, journals, or articles. We know how…
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Sage Campus Trial through 8/31
This trial has been extended through 8/31. The library is running a trial of SAGE Campus, a module-based online learning platform. This product has full courses on Python, Data Management, statistics and research methods. If you would like to try out this product click the Register button on the site while on the Reed Campus…
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New ILL interface (Interlibrary Loan)
The library recently upgraded our Interlibrary Loan system. The new interface has the same features with different navigation. The login is your Reed kerberos. Questions? Email interlibrary-loan@reed.edu
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Reed, Summit, and ILL holds moved to lobby
The holdshelf has moved to the lobby for summer intersession. You can pickup your Reed, Summit, and ILL holds from the shelves by the east entrance of the library. Items are already checked out. Questions? Email library@reed.edu.
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Library catalog updates & your saved searches
We’ve made some updates to the library catalog! On May 23rd, Reed Library updated our catalog software. The updated version is much easier for us to manage and maintain, allows us to add content faster, and gives us more options to meet your needs. It also isn’t all that different! Most features will work the…
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Checking out books over summer
If you would like to checkout books over the summer or extend the ones you have, please stop by the circulation desk. A library staff member will update your account accordingly.
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Tales From the Archives: Oh, the Humanities!
By Ronan Battistoni There are few things more iconic to Reed College than Humanities 110. At its best, the course defines the Reed experience: intellectual rigor, lively classroom discussions, and a preference for thoughtful feedback over grades. It is also one of the places where the conflict between Reed’s left-leaning student body and the institution’s…
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End of semester library hours
Library hours through Monday, 5/16 as follows – Hauser Regular hours through Wed. 5/11Closed Thur. at midnight 5/12Closed Fri. 5p, 5/13Closed Sat/Sun, 5/14-5/15Open Commencement day Mon. 5/16, 8:30-11a, 2-5p. IMC Regular hours through Fri. 5/13 PARC Regular hours through Sat. 5/7Open 10a-5p, Sun. 5/7 – Thur. 5/12Closed Fri. 5/13 PLEASE NOTE: THE LIBRARY WILL BE…
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Now hiring – Acquisitions Specialist
Reed College seeks an innovative and service-oriented Acquisitions Specialist to procure current and out-of-print materials, in all formats and languages. In this position, you will collaborate with a team of library specialists and subject librarians to support students and faculty engaged in research, inquiry, and coursework throughout the curriculum. Reed College offers an exceptional benefits…
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