Covid-19: Options for Library Resources & Services
https://libguides.unm.edu/covid19servicesOnline Help
The most current information is here: https://libguides.unm.edu/covid19services
Updated 3/22/20, 10:40 a.m.
Interlibrary Loan
We can deliver journal articles and book chapters from the University Libraries collection and from other libraries directly to you at no charge. We may also be able to direct you to other e-resources, including e-books.
This service is available for UNM students, faculty, staff, and affiliates only.
We are actively coordinating with lending institutions to reach agreements on extending existing due dates. We have turned off ILLiad's automated overdue notifications. If you are in possession of an interlibrary loan item with an upcoming due date, please continue to use the material beyond the due date.
We are temporarily modifying our policies to alleviate any pressure felt by our patrons.
This service is available for UNM students, faculty, staff, and affiliates only.
We are actively coordinating with lending institutions to reach agreements on extending existing due dates. We have turned off ILLiad's automated overdue notifications. If you are in possession of an interlibrary loan item with an upcoming due date, please continue to use the material beyond the due date.
We are temporarily modifying our policies to alleviate any pressure felt by our patrons.
Online Course Reserves
Need help with digitizing your print reserve items so they can be added to your UNM Learn course? We can help! Please use our new online request form.
For questions about adding materials to your Learn class, see this guide. At this time, we are able to accept requests for print items already located in the library (items already on reserve, items on our shelves not checked out).
We do not currently have a way to digitize DVDs and other media. Some vendors, including Kanopy Streaming Video, have made available additional content due to the COVID-19 crisis. Please see our Streaming Media Research Guide for additional resources.
Please email libacc@unm.edu and/or rvgarcia@unm.edu for additional questions about print reserves. Please be aware that due to the potential volume of requests, we will be prioritizing items based on when they are needed in classes. Please accurately fill out the form, including needed dates. Any forms that are incomplete will take longer to process. We have noticed potential issues of information not saving on forms filled out using Google Chrome as a browser, please verify your information has been saved before submitting.
For questions about adding materials to your Learn class, see this guide. At this time, we are able to accept requests for print items already located in the library (items already on reserve, items on our shelves not checked out).
We do not currently have a way to digitize DVDs and other media. Some vendors, including Kanopy Streaming Video, have made available additional content due to the COVID-19 crisis. Please see our Streaming Media Research Guide for additional resources.
Please email libacc@unm.edu and/or rvgarcia@unm.edu for additional questions about print reserves. Please be aware that due to the potential volume of requests, we will be prioritizing items based on when they are needed in classes. Please accurately fill out the form, including needed dates. Any forms that are incomplete will take longer to process. We have noticed potential issues of information not saving on forms filled out using Google Chrome as a browser, please verify your information has been saved before submitting.
Online Materials and Tools
University Libraries has many digital materials (ebooks, databases, ejournals, etc.) available for you if you can’t make it to campus to pick up physical items.
- Catalog Search
- From your search results page, you can use the Refine Results options on the left side of the screen to focus on ebooks or full text articles.
- Databases
- We have hundreds of databases that provide access to digital articles, video, and more! You can choose by Subject or by Type
- Off-Campus Access
- If you are off campus, start at library.unm.edu. You will be prompted to log in with your netid and password before connecting to resources. Having trouble? Try these tips.
- Research Guides
- Our Research Guides collection can help if you are looking for specific resources for a subject area or class.
- Video Tutorials
- Short tutorials and presentations on finding and using library resources.
Research Consultations
Subject librarians with expertise in specific areas are available for more in-depth consultations.
The Research Data Services team is available to consult on finding data; managing, analyzing, and visualizing your research data; and preserving and sharing your data to meet publisher and funding agency requirements.
Subject librarians and research data services librarians are available for consultation via phone, email or online using Zoom or other online meeting tools.
The Research Data Services team is available to consult on finding data; managing, analyzing, and visualizing your research data; and preserving and sharing your data to meet publisher and funding agency requirements.
Subject librarians and research data services librarians are available for consultation via phone, email or online using Zoom or other online meeting tools.
Online Library Instruction
The current situation has resulted in a plethora of online resources being made freely available for classroom use. Subject Librarians are monitoring listservs and professional communications, and can make recommendations tailored to your assignments, requests, course learning outcomes, and syllabi.
Contact the Subject Librarian for your department to ask about online instruction tailored to your class needs. Examples include: We’re also available for guest lectures through Zoom or any other platform your class may be using.
Contact the Subject Librarian for your department to ask about online instruction tailored to your class needs. Examples include: We’re also available for guest lectures through Zoom or any other platform your class may be using.
Technology
University Libraries is collaborating with IT Academic Technologies, the Center for Teaching and Learning, and the Provost’s Office to provide students and faculty with support and guidance on Instructional Continuity in this time of unprecedented societal disruption. Access to many tools and support resources for online instruction are available at https://at.unm.edu/coronavirus
Renew Books Online
You can also renew your books online - click the Renew Books button on the library website.
Returning Materials
If possible, please hold on to your books and media until we return to normal operations. Special considerations will be made in this situation, including extending due dates.
Do not return equipment – such as calculators for example – using the book returns. If the library is closed when your equipment items are due, return them to a service desk the next time we are open and we will amend any fines.
Do not return equipment – such as calculators for example – using the book returns. If the library is closed when your equipment items are due, return them to a service desk the next time we are open and we will amend any fines.
Updates from Campus Partners
CAPS (3rd floor, Zimmerman Library): Expanded online services; limited in-person services in other locations.
Math MaLL - Please contact the Math Department or your Instructor information while Centennial Library is closed.
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