Category Archives: Alerts
Refreshing the Fifth Floor Collection
The HSHSL is beginning a project to refresh the fifth-floor book collection. This project will mean some noise disruption on the fith-floor as well as large gaps on the shelves. Please be patient as we work to improve our collection. Continue reading
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Update: Embase Access Restored
March 24, 2026 Update: The access issues affecting Embase appear to be resolved. If you continue to experience problems, please let us know so we can investigate. Contact Information Services at hshsl@umaryland.edu or 410-706-7995.
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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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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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