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Forsyth Library Opens Lobby July 7th
Forsyth Library will reopen on Tuesday, July 7th to provide basic in-person library services from the building lobby. Hours will be from 10am-1pm on Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday.
Most Forsyth Library services will remain online and available anywhere and anytime from www.fhsu.edu/library, including Ask A Librarian research help, technology assistance, interlibrary loan, and research databases/electronic resources.
Library Lobby Services and Access
Starting Tuesday, July 7th the Lobby of Forsyth Library will be open from 10am-1pm on Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday to provide basic in-person library services. Library services are available for current FHSU students, faculty, and staff with a valid Tiger Card. Masks are strongly encouraged for all persons entering the Forsyth Lobby. All persons should observe proper social distancing and hygiene protocols as indicated by signage and floor markings. Services available will include:
- Borrowing and returning physical materials, including interlibrary loans. Books should be reserved in advance through the library catalog for pick-up in the lobby. Sign in with a Tiger Card is required.
- Limited and brief computer access for research or printing only. No games or social media will be allowed.
- Consultation with library faculty or staff. Sessions may be arranged in advance through Ask A Librarian; however consultations will take place online whenever possible.
- TigerPrint for printing, copying and scanning. Patrons must already have, or must create, an account and add credits using a credit or debit card to access TigerPrint. Print vouchers will not be available.
Accessing Library Materials
- Search for Electronic Resources using the Search Everything tool on the library homepage. To see what's available electronically, apply the "Full Text Online" filter to your results.
- Research Databases allow you to search directly in a subject-specific or resource-specific database for more targeted searching. All of this content is available electronically with your TigerNetID.
- Special Collections and Archives provide access to digitized materials through Forsyth Digital Collections, and Archives Online.
- Interlibrary Loan (ILL) is now accepting physical material requests in addition to electronic delivery (articles, ebook chapters, etc.) and document delivery requests. Physical materials will be available for pickup during limited lobby hours once the item has been received. With limited access to the building, you can also request up to 50 pages from Forsyth Library's physical materials to be scanned and delivered to your Interlibrary Loan account.
- Due Dates for books will automatically be renewed until August 31st. View your current loans by visiting My Library Account.
Research Help
- Ask a Librarian services will continue to offer research help during regular hours via chat, email, and scheduled Zoom meetings. (Please note: the phone method of contact is not available at this time.)
- Library research tutorials and subject and course guides are available to support research on your own time.
- Teaching and Instruction can be arranged for virtual delivery and in-person instruction may be scheduled for TOC and HC courses for Fall 2020. Librarians can work with you on a desired format and content for instruction.
- Consult this copyright guide and flowchart for an overview of the TEACH Act and Fair Use factors, two of the most common copyright exceptions. Please contact us if you have any questions about appropriate use.
Hours
Building Hours
Lobby Hours (Starting 7/7)
Mon – Closed
Tues-Thurs – 10am-1pm
Fri-Sun– Closed
Online Research Help
Summer 2020 (5/18-8/16)
Mon-Fri– 8am - 4:30pm
Sat – Closed
Sun – Closed
Contact Us
Main Phone
785-628-4434
Summer 2020 (5/18-8/16)
Mon-Thurs – 8am - 4:30pm
Fri – 8am - 11:30am
Sat – Closed
Sun – Closed
Research Help Phone
unavailable at this time
Email
refserv@fhsu.edu
