Category: Announcements

  • Shelf space for seniors

    Shelf space for seniors

    Shelving units in the north reference room are available for seniors to store their books.  Shelves are assigned by a program that is linked from the main circulation desk kiosks.  Students will be instructed to provide an expected graduation date and a designated shelf will be assigned immediately. Questions – email library-circ@reed.edu.

  • Labor Day weekend hours

    Labor Day weekend hours

    The library will be closing at midnight on Sunday, 9/5. The library will be closed for Labor Day, 9/6. Regular hours resume Tuesday, 9/7.

  • Library holdshelf

    Library holdshelf

    On Sunday 8/29 the library holdshelf will move from the lobby back to the main circulation desk. To pick up your Reed, Summit, and ILL requests please bring your Reed ID to the main circulation desk. Questions? Email library-circ@reed.edu.

  • Book request changes

    Book request changes

    A couple of changes to book requests and the hold shelf as we head into fall semester – Beginning Saturday 8/21 the “Ship to” option will no longer be available. If you need books shipped to you, contact library-circ@reed.edu The library lobby holdshelf will be discontinued on Sunday 8/29. Holds will be moved back to…

  • Summer 2021: new open hours, due date extensions, and hold pickups

    Summer 2021: new open hours, due date extensions, and hold pickups

    Update June 8th: The Library is open Monday – Thursday 1pm-5pm for students, faculty, and staff. We are closed to alumni and members of the public. Need to keep your books over Summer 2021? Email library-circ@reed.edu to extend due dates for Reed books though the summer. Summit books can be renewed once via your library…

  • New Database: Scopus

    New Database: Scopus

    We are excited to announce that Reed Library has replaced Web of Science with Scopus.  As of January 1, 2021, the Library’s subscription to Web of Science has ended and Scopus is our new replacement for comprehensive literature searching across disciplines and citation tracing.  What is Scopus? Scopus is a database for abstracts and citations…

  • Returning and requesting materials over winter break

    Returning and requesting materials over winter break

    The library will be closed from 12/19-1/24. Current students, staff, and faculty will have swipe access to the lobby during that time. Those patrons can return library materials to the lobby bookdrop. Materials can also be mailed to the library at – Reed Library Circulation3203 SE Woodstock Blvd.Portland, OR 97202 Reed library, Summit, and ILL…

  • Requesting books remotely

    Requesting books remotely

    Students leaving Reed to finish the semester remotely can request books be delivered by mail.  When making a request for a Reed or Summit book, choose the “Ship to – provide address in comment” option.  Please make sure to provide a complete address and any other special instructions in the comment box.  Books will be…

  • Library hours for Winter Break

    Library hours for Winter Break

    Updated Dec. 18th, 2020 Winter Break The Library will be closed December 19th to January 24th for Winter Break. The library lobby remains open Monday-Friday, 8am-6pm for hold shelf pickups throughout December and January. Please note that hold requests placed December 19th-January 3rd will be processed starting January 4th.

  • Seniors – get shelf space for your books

    Seniors – get shelf space for your books

    In lieu of thesis desks, Reed Library is offering shelf space to store your library books. You are welcome to use any desk in the library to study, keeping in mind proper social distancing. Please return all books to your assigned shelf space when leaving the library or take them with you. Books left on…