Category Archives: Alerts
Elevator Access Update
Updated Feb. 2 at 12:40 p.m. One HSHSL elevator is now operational. Elevator service remains limited while repairs continue. The Information Services desk can provide updates and help with alternative access to library materials and services. Contact us at hshsl@umaryland.edu … Continue reading
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Library Building Closure Due to Inclement Weather
Updated Jan. 26, 12:45 p.m.The Library building will be closed from 5 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 24 through Tuesday, Jan. 27 due to inclement weather. While our building is closed, our online services remain open. You can access databases, ebooks, journals, … Continue reading
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Road Closures: Baltimore Running Festival, Saturday, Oct. 18
The Baltimore Running Festival takes place Saturday, Oct. 18, 2025. Expect road closures and traffic delays if you are coming to the HSHSL. To plan your travel, view the full race course map.
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Tagged Baltimore City Running Festival, Baltimore Marathon, race map, road closures, Traffic
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New Public Computers Coming Oct. 9–10!
We’re upgrading! The library’s public computers will be replaced Thursday and Friday, Oct. 9 and 10. While the new computers are being installed, public computers and printing services will be temporarily unavailable. Need to print during this time? Stop by … Continue reading
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Campus Network Issues
There are widespread network problems across campus today, Tuesday, Sept. 9, following a planned firewall upgrade that did not go as expected. You may experience slow campus webpages, interruptions with Eduroam or VPN access, and printing failures. The HSHSL recommends … Continue reading
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Traffic Alert for Saturday, Sept. 6
Planning a visit to the HSHSL on Saturday, Sept. 6? Please be aware that the Maryland Cycling Classic will take place that day, which may cause delays traveling across town and through downtown. Allow extra time to reach the library. … Continue reading
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EZproxy Update May Affect Off-Campus Access
The HSHSL and its partners in the University System of Maryland and Affiliated Institutions Library Consortium (USMAI) are in the process of updating USMAI’s EZproxy server. EZproxy is the authentication service that allows HSHSL users to access library resources from … Continue reading
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E-Reserves Server Migration: Temporary Service Disruptions
On Wednesday, April 30, our E-Reserves database is moving to a new cloud server. You may experience brief service disruptions during this transition. We expect the move to be completed by 10 a.m. Thank you for your patience! If you … Continue reading
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🔔Update on ERIC Database Changes
Following an earlier announcement regarding funding reductions, the U.S. Department of Education has renewed its contract with AEM Corporation to continue ERIC’s operations under a more restricted scope. No existing content has been removed from ERIC, but users may notice … Continue reading
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ERIC Database Faces Major Setbacks Amid Federal Funding Cuts
ERIC (Education Resources Information Center), an essential indexing database for education and the social sciences, will experience a significant reduction in content and curation beginning April 24, 2025, due to federal budget cuts. ERIC’s collection dates back to the 1960’s … Continue reading
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