By Kayleigh Johnson ‘22, staff writer 

Even though students are no longer on campus, there are still plenty of library resources available to them. 

Access to 150+ databases, 100,000+ online journals, and 200,000+ eBook titles are available from the library’s main webpage. If the desired resource is not there, the InterLibrary Loan process to borrow resources from other institutions is still up and running. The service may not be as extensive as when campuses were open, but it is still active and available. 

The library’s Ask a Librarian service is available for students to be remotely assisted by a staff member. Access this service here. Virtual research consultations can also be booked here. 

“Remember library use, even virtually, has a positive impact on your student success,” Maureen Bentz, interim director of Bishop Library, said. “Learning how to find and use better resources leads to better papers, which results in better grades.” 

Checked out library items are not due until May 10 for seniors and August 31 for students returning to campus. An email will be sent directly to seniors with items checked out with instructions to return them once mail services on campus are able to resume. 

“Bishop Library staff realizes that everyone is overloaded with information,” Bentz said. “Transitioning to virtual learning is not easy for many. So please know that the friendly, customer service-driven staff at Bishop Library are only a text, email or phone call away. We want you to be successful and connect you with the information you need, just like we’ve always done in person.” 

To see the full list of library resources available to students during the COVID-19 shutdown, please visit this webpage.