Library and Student Success Center Guidance for COVID

Campus COVID-19 precautions currently in effect in the Library are:

• The UAMS Library is open only to UAMS employees and students with badge access.  (Non-affiliated visitors are not permitted on campus at this time. For assistance with information needs, contact the Education and Research Services Department at 502-686-6734).
• Everyone MUST wear a mask in all areas of the Library, including group rooms, the Active Learning Center, the Student Success Center,  and the Testing Center. 
• Food and drink are allowed only in the Lounge area on 1st floor.
• Sanitizing wipes, gloves, and hand sanitizer gel are available on each floor to use before occupying a study or computer space. 

The Library is in the ED II Building on campus.  All spaces are open and ready for use at 100% capacity without social distancing guidelines. As of October 2021, while all Library spaces are open and ready for use at 100% capacity with masks, but without social distancing guidelines, access is limited to UAMS students and employees. 

ALL LIBRARY SERVICES ARE AVAILABLE

Library assistance and support in locating authoritative information is available. Library Liaisons work with each department to assist students, faculty, staff and clinicians with their information needs. Please visit the library E&RS Department on the 1^st floor of the Library to meet with our librarians or request an online consult or other support at: https://library.uams.edu/online-forms/.  Additionally, a list of our Library Liaisons and their contact information is located at https://libguides.uams.edu/liaisons.

TESTING SERVICES AVAILABLE

The Testing Center is located on the 3^rd floor of the UAMS Library.  Testing is available Monday – Friday from 7:30 AM to 6:00 PM.  Testing reservations are submitted by faculty.  Students do not reserve testing spaces for themselves.

STUDENT SUCCESS CENTER SERVICES AVAILABLE

All Student Success Center services are available.  All visitors to the Student Success Center will follow the COVID-19 precautions currently in effect in the Library.  Student Support Services are located on the 3^rd floor of the Library.  Faculty within the department provide support to all UAMS students.  Please visit the Student Success Center to request service or locate our faculty contact information at: https://studentsuccess.uams.edu/about-us/contact-us/

WHAT HAPPENS IF YOU DO NOT COMPLY?

The Library is historically a favorite place for students to study individually as well as to meet and study in groups.  However, the COVID-19 pandemic requires us to reconsider the use of the space for the safety of everyone.  It is critical in this space used by so many, that everyone adhere to these directives for your own well-being and for the good of those around us. 

* Failure to comply with the expectations above will result in a report to your college, program, or department.

QUESTIONS

For questions relating to the Library, please call 501-686-6732. For questions regarding the Student Success Center, please call 501-686-6208.

The Active Learning Center located on the first floor of the Library has space for around one hundred and eighty and is equipped with technology for presentations. Scheduling of this facility is handled through the Office of Academic Services.

A small seminar room seating up to 12 people is available on the 3rd floor (3/024B)  and may also be scheduled through the Office of Academic Services.

Conference room B in room 2/106B on the second floor can accommodate up to 8 and is equipped with SmartBoard technology.

Conference room C in room 2/108 on the second floor can accommodate up to 6 and is equipped with SmartBoard technology.

Conference room reservations for peer tutoring groups can be made through the Library. 

Please contact:

Dianne Weed, Library Executive Assistant
501-686-6730