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Proxy borrowing for students

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Students who are isolating may borrow physical library materials by designating proxies who are authorized to check out items for them. Fill out this online form to designate your proxies, and they will be able to pick up items from the library and bring them to you. If you need to borrow a laptop, tablet, or other equipment, be sure to fill out an Equipment Loan Agreement form in addition to the proxy form. 

If you need research help while isolating, email [email protected] or call/text 386-747-9028. For more details, see Ask A Librarian.

24 hour library access online: Use OneSearch to locate ebooks, articles, and streaming media. Access all of the library’s databases and electronic resources from the library’s home page.

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Library Intersession Hours

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The duPont-Ball Library Intersession Hours begin on Saturday, Dec. 11.

Intersession Hours
Saturday, Dec. 11 to Sunday, Dec. 19
Monday – Friday: 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Saturday – Sunday: CLOSED

Note: On Monday, Dec. 13 , the library will close at noon for a Library Retreat.

University Holiday
Monday, Dec. 20 to Monday, Jan. 3
CLOSED

Intersession Hours
Tuesday, Jan. 4 to Saturday, Jan. 8
Tuesday – Friday: 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Saturday: CLOSED

Regular Spring Hours begin on Sunday, Jan. 9.

Consult Calendar and Hours for more information.

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DeStress Fest – Mon., Dec. 6

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Relax, study, and destress before finals.  DeStress Fest will take place on Monday, December 6 on the main floor of the library, with a range of activities from 10:00 am to 10:00 pm.

Some scheduled activities include:

Color, Create & Cheer
Puzzles (10am to 10pm)
Coloring (10am to 5pm)
Notes of Encouragement (10am to 6pm)
Collage with Chad Serhal (11 am to 2 pm)

Counter Programming
Relaxing video content on library screens
Wii Games (12pm to 2pm / 7pm to 9pm)

Treat Yourself!
Goody bags – at HFSSC front desk (2nd floor) (10am to 4pm)
Snack Time – snacks giveaway (2pm & 4 pm)  
What’s Poppin’? (3pm to 4pm)
  –  Bubble wrap popping
  –  Popcorn giveaway

Finals Countdown in the Writing Center (6pm to10pm)
Meet with a Writing Center Tutor
Snacks

Apply for the Library’s Spring Internship!

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Juniors, Seniors, and Grad Students in good standing are invited to apply for a Spring 2022 internship at the duPont-Ball Library! The library intern will work with every department across the library, from archives and circulation to administration and innovation, and learn all about the function, mission, and role of the academic library.

This position is unpaid but provides academic credit upon faculty approval. For full information including duties, responsibilities, and requirements, please read this description.

If you are interested in applying, please submit a cover letter and resume to Debbi Dinkins, Associate Dean of the Library, at [email protected]. The deadline to apply is November 12th, 2021. One interview with the Library Internship Committee will be required of each candidate.