African American Read-In Coming Soon!

coming on Wed. Feb. 19th from 8am to 11pm. is the popular African American Read-In event. The National event of the same name is in its 25th year!  Our version has UMES students only read a book by an African American student for at least an hour to receive a raffle ticket for a chance at aprize. The more hours you read, the more raffle tickets you earn! Easy Peasy and a good way to "get into" some great literature! See flyer below for more details or call the number on the flyer. We look forward to seeing you!

Proquest database service alert!

Dear Customer: On February 15, 2014 ProQuest will make improvements to its internal systems to accommodate a growing number of users and to reduce the need for future downtime. During this time the following ProQuest products will not be available: ProQuest databases RefWorks Eastern Time: Saturday, February 15 at 22:00 for eight (8) hours

Welcome Home Hawks!

Welcome Home Hawks!

The Frederick Douglass Library Staff would like to welcome all new and returning UMES Hawks!

Frederick Douglass Library is now open our regular semester hours:  

Monday-Thursday:  8:00 a.m.-12:00a.m.

Friday 8:00a.m.-5:00p.m.

Saturday 10:00a.m.-7:00p.m. and

Sunday 3:00p.m. to 12:00a.m.

Whether you need to use a computer, do research, do homework, use a group study room or just unwind between classes, we hope that you will make Frederick Douglass Library a regular part of your daily routine.

We are here to help! So, please, if you need any assistance, just ask!

Hours for the Summer Sessions, 2013

The first summer session starts on June 3, 2013. The Library will open from 8:00 am to 7:00 pm from Monday to Thursday, and from 8:00 am to 5:00 pm on Fridays.

The Library will be closed on Saturdays and Sundays.

FINAL EXAM LIBRARY HOURS

Extended Hours for Final Exams, May 2013

The Library will open from 8:00 am to 2:00 am from Monday, May 6, through Thursday, May 9, 2013; and, from Monday, May 13, through Wednesday, May 15, 2013.

On Sunday, May 12, 2013, the Library will be open from 1:00 pm to 12:00 am.

Library opening hours for Friday, May 10, are 8:00 am to 5:00 pm; and Saturday, May 11, 10:00 am to 7:00 pm.

 

Good luck on your exams!

Citation Help for your papers

Getting final papers ready? The Frederick Douglass Library is offering a FREE session on ALA style citations on May 7th at 10:30-11:30am and a FREE session on MLA style citations on May 8th from 10:30-11:30am. Both sessions will be taught in the library's classroom on the main floor next to the Reference Desk.