Library Home

August 1st - 31st

(Connor Flatz, Elyse Hayes, and Corey Murray at the Francis X McDermott Library in Douglaston)

-->The Seminary of the Immaculate Conception Library has podcasts of their monthly book talks available on their website (Flannery O'Connor, George McDonald, G.K. Chesterton). Click here for access the complete list of podcasts

--> New York Seminary Libraries' Instragram page:The libraries at Huntington, Yonkers and Douglaston have collaborated to create a new instagram page to advertise events, library news, interesting parts of the collection and variety of other information. Our handing is NYSeminaryLibraries2012. Please Follow Us!!

-->Text a Librarian service: Staffing of the library chat software by all three has begun for the fall semester. Hours and access to the chat be found on the main page of each library (Dunwoodie, Huntington and Douglaston). Please don't hesitate to ask us questions...we are here to help!

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Library Services and Resources Updates: during the COVID-19 Pandemic (Updated 8/05/20)

• Returning books for Spring Semester:  Please contact the library at library@corriganlibrary.org if you would like to return your books. We will let you know about the current options for book returns.
• Remote Assistance: The library staff is working remotely until further notice. Please direct all questions to library@corriganlibrary.org or contact us during text a librarian chat hours.
• Access: Physical library access to the library for all students has been suspended until further notice. Library hours are still 9:00 am - 5:00 pm and no Saturday hours during until further notice.   
• Logins for Library Resources: The library's ebooks, databases, and e-journals are accessible via the website. If you need the login, then please email library@corriganlibrary.org
• Tips for Studying and Doing Assignments during Distance Learning: This guide was originally from the University of Miami but it was tweaked a little for our insititution. It has a lot of useful tips on study and doing projects while remote learning. Click here for access

• Flipster (EBSCO - Available until 9/5/20): This is a next-generation digital magazine solution that makes it easy for you to read your favorite magazines on your computer or mobile device. Click here for access***
• Gale eBooks: On Thursday May 28th, I updated the New Catholic Encyclopedia link on the website to reflect the update number of ebooks we have from Gale. We have added 4 more ebooks in addition to the New Catholic Encyclopedia and its supplements. Click here to view the new ebook additions.***
• COVID 19 - Resources and Services Libguide:  The libraries have created a centralized guide with all the electronic resources available to you during the COVID-19 pandemic. Click here for access
• J-Stor Expanded Access (Available until 12/31/20): During the COVID-19 pandemic, J-Stor is has granted us temporary access to all 15 archival journal collections and 30,000+ ebooks to help academic institutions with remote learning. Click here for access

• Remote or Off-Campus Access Instructions:   Click here for access
• Zoom 1-on-1 Reference: As mentioned in the email sent out earlier this month, the libraries have started offering Zoom reference meetings by appointment. Please email one of the librarians to set up an appointment:
• 1) Connor Flatz - cflatz@corriganlibrary.org
• 2) Elyse Hayes - ehayes@icseminary.edu
• 3) Correy Murray - mr.corey.murray@cathedralseminary.org

• Interlibrary Loan: We are currently able to satisfy your interlibrary loan copy requests (book or journals) because we can place requests to other libraries that are still open. However, we can't always guarantee that we will get your request due to the ever growing number of libraries closing throughout the country.
• Current book loans: In light of the changes to Corrigan Memorial Library's access, we will be extending existing book loans until outside access to the library has been restored. If you need an extension, then please contact library@corriganlibrary.org to get one. 
• Text a Librarian: Our chat service will be open from 1-5 pm, Monday through Friday for the rest of March, April and May. The link and hours can be found on the library's home page below.
• Email Reference: Outside of our text librarian hours, please email any questions or problems to the library and we will respond to you as soon as we can. library@corriganlibrary.org
• Any Questions: Email library@corriganlibrary.org.

• Professor McLaughlin is available via email to review your papers as she typically would during the semester (Annmarie.Mclaughlin@archny.org).
• She is not available for in-person meetings until further notice. Instead, you can email her and set up a Zoom meeting to review your papers.
• Writing and Citation Resources: Click here for access

July 1st- July 14th.

Monday: 1:00pm - 5:00pm
Tuesday: 1:00pm - 5:00pm
Wednesday: 1:00pm - 5:00pm
Thursday: 1:00pm - 5:00pm
Friday: 1:00pm - 5:00pm
Saturday: CLOSED

Change of Hours: Chat will be closed from July 15th through August 30th.

CLOSED: The library is still working remotely over the summer. 

Chat is closed on Friday for the Fourth of July!


To Start a Chat:

1. Click on the icon in the above box when it says “Ask a Question. We’re online”.

2. An instant messanger box will pop up in the bottom right-hand corner of the page.

3. Send us your reference question in the instant messaging box to begin the coversation.

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