This page provides up-to-date information about Gramley Library operations during the COVID-19 pandemic. Remember, library staff are still working remotely to help you.
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Contact Us
- Live chat with library staff for quick answers to questions about general library information, how to access resources, research help, and more.
- Online research consulations can be booked with a librarian for one-on-one assistance. You can choose to meet with the liaison librarian for your subject area or any librarian depending on whose availability suits your schedule.
- Send us a question any time by email: library@salem.edu
Online Resources
- Use your MySalem username and password when prompted to authenticate. Note: do NOT add @salem.edu to your username.
- Online resources, including articles, e-books, and videos are available through the library catalog and research databases.
- Course reserves are available online.
- Librarians have created guides by subject area to help focus your research. There are also guides available specifically for remote learning (students) and remote teaching (faculty).
Physical Materials
- If you need are in need of a device, the library has laptops available for checkout. Please complete this Request Form to start the process.
- Physical books in the library can be requested for pickup via curbside service. When searching for items at https://library.salem.edu, click on the title of the item you would like to request. Under “Check Availability,” select “Place Hold” and submit your request.
- For instructions on requesting electronic copies of articles the library does not have, visit Interlibrary Loan Requests.
Faculty Resources
- Your department’s library liaison is able to assist with finding subject-specific resources, creating a research guide, adding materials to your Moodle course, and more.
- Information on designing and delivering remote instruction is available on the Salem Remote Teaching for Faculty guide.
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