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Library Feature – Nina Simone
In 1999, VH1 debuted a five-hour television special, “The 100 Greatest Women of Rock & Roll“. An interesting facet of this survey was the latitude contemporary artists took in crediting women outside the genre for their impact and influence – Billie Holiday #6, Ella Fitzgerald #13, Bessie Smith #26. However, there was one most egregious…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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.
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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…
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Digitization requests
Need a PDF of an article or book chapter from the library? Reed students, faculty, and staff can request scans of Reed materials through InterLibrary Loan (ILL). How to make a request Go to your ILL account (Illiad), and login with your Reed username and password. If you’ve never used ILL before, you’ll be prompted…
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Library holdshelf is in the lobby
The library holdshelf is now in the lobby to facilitate no-contact pickup. When materials are requested for pickup location “Reed Library” they will be checked out to you, put in envelopes, and placed in the cubbies by the east lobby doors. You will receive and email with this information 1 hour before the items are…
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2020 Census talk with Se-ah-dom Edom of We Count Oregon
SEEDS, We Count Oregon, and the Reed Library collaborated to create a series of videos to discuss the 2020 Census with We Count Oregon, whose primary focus is to enumerate folks from hard to count communities. Check out the videos: Introduction (Se-ah-dom Edmo) (1 of 4) On Hard to Count Communities (Se-ah-dom Edmo) (2 of 4)…
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Library News for Fall 2020
(updated 8/6) Due to constraints imposed by COVID-19, the library is making several changes to fall hours, access, and services. Our goal is to make the library as safe as possible for the Reed community as well as library staff while supporting our students both on campus and off. Please contact Dena Hutto, College Librarian,…
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