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Featured Exhibits

 Reed Library is currently featuring a number of current exhibits for the start of the Fall 2022 semester: Exhibits on the Library's Main Floor Local History : This display features items from our Local & Regional History collections that preserve the history of Western New York, Chautauqua County, and the Village of Fredonia. Reed Library History: This display features items from SC&A's newly-created Campus Development Collection, which tells the story of our campus and its buildings from the Fredonia Academy through today. Stefan Zweig Letters: This display features highlights from the correspondence section of the Stefan Zweig Collection. Buffalo Bills @ SUNY Fredonia: This display features photographs and news articles regarding the Buffalo Bills Summer Training Camps of 1981-1999. Start the Semester Strong: This exhibit contains library resources to help new and returning students prepare for the semester. Exhibits in the Music Mezzanine Welcome to Fredonia:  
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Reed Library’s Therapy Dog In-Residence begins her tenure May 10, 2022!

Reed Library is proud to announce our new therapy dog in-residence program, the first in the SUNY Library System.  Clover is a Cavachon who is currently completing her certification as a licensed therapy dog with trainer Kaleigh Bell, a Fredonia alumna and owner of Shaylah’s Canine Commands, LLC of Forestville. Clover's owner and handler is Kerrie Fergen Wilkes, Interim Director of Reed Library.  As a certified therapy dog, Clover will visit the library several times a week, and will greet faculty, students and staff within the library. We will advertise the times she will visit on her website , via Reed Library’s social media accounts, and on a poster at the entrance of Reed Library.  Clover will begin her official career as the Reed Library Therapy Dog on her first birthday, May 10, 2022. A small party to celebrate her birthday and the launch of this program will be held on May 10, 2022 at 11:00 a.m in Reed Library. Birthday cupcakes will be available. Many thanks to Vice Pro

Resources on the Russia-Ukraine Crisis

Reed Library wishes to highlight a handful of resources that help to shed light on the events occurring between Russia and Ukraine: Salem Press  provides free content on Russia and Ukraine, including each nation's cultures and previous wars/conflicts. NewsBank  offers a curated list of over 2000 news articles relating to the crisis. These resources provide insight from numerous academically sound sources and incorporate perspectives from around the globe.

Reed Library Workshops - Spring 2022

Reed Library will be hosting a series of open workshops via Zoom throughout the semester. Please consider encouraging your students to register for a workshop. Library Research Skills for Undergraduates This workshop will give you the tools you need to get started and advance your research papers and projects. From identifying your research needs to producing a bibliography and everything in between, this workshop will help you take your skills to the next level.  In this workshop you will learn about: Getting started with your research Finding articles, books, and other library resources for your project ILL account set-up & request Evaluating resources Importance of citations Monday, February 21, 2022, from 10:00 - 11:00 am | Canceled Tuesday, March 1, 2022, from 1:00 - 2:00 pm  | Registration: https://fredonia-edu.zoom.us/meeting/register/tJ0lc-qprj8rG9Pc-Qlo_EQDyUYfPnseD_Kd Monday, March 7, 2022, from 10:00 - 11:00 am  | Registration: https://fredonia-edu.zoom.us/meeting/regi

Reed Library hours and services

Reed Library is open to all members of the campus and community. Please see current campus COVID guidelines for information about wearing masks.  For hours, see the library's Hours  page .   Research Assistance Available: In-person, in Reed Library - Monday-Thursday - 9 am to 11 pm, Friday - 9 am to 4 pm, Sunday - 6 pm to 11 pm Phone - 716-673-3222 Email - ReedRef@fredonia.edu Text - 716-407-7698 Individual Research Appointment Circulation Services: Students, Faculty, and Staff may request Reed Library-owned items by creating a hold request in ReedSearch . Students, Faculty, and Staff may request scans of Reed Library-owned items using the Reed Library Material Scanning Request . Community Members may request Reed Library-owned items using the Community Patron Borrowing Request Form . Interlibrary Loan Services: Students, Faculty, and Staff can order non-Reed Library-owned materials through ReedSearch or ILLiad . ILL items can be picked-up at the Reed-To-Go table near the Circu

Reed Library hours and services - Spring 2021

For complete information about Reed Library services and hours , see our website . Visiting Reed Library Reed Library will be open for current SUNY Fredonia students, faculty, and staff throughout the semester.  Regular Hours (beginning Wednesday, Feb. 3) Monday - Thursday: 9 am - 10 pm Friday:  9 am - 8 pm Saturday:  12 - 6 pm Sunday:  2 - 10 pm *Exceptions:  Sunday, April 4 - closed;  Friday, May 14 - 9 am - 4:30 pm Please note that the library doors shut 15 minutes prior to the listed closing time to prepare the building for closing. Community users/public patrons Until further notice, Reed Library is open only to current SUNY Fredonia students, faculty, and staff.  This is a result of the campus effort to pool test SUNY Fredonia students, faculty, and staff. Community Patrons can still receive research assistance by phone, email, text, or chat, as well as request materials through the Reed-To-Go service. For more information, please visit Reed Library's Community Patron

Reed Library Hours and Services December 19, 2020 to January 29, 2021

Reed Library hours from December 19 through January 29:   Saturday, December 19 - Sunday, January 3 closed Monday, January 4 - Sunday, January 17 Monday through Friday - Open by appointment only. If current Fredonia students, faculty, or staff would like to use the building, please call ahead - 673-3184. Saturday and Sunday - closed   Monday, January 18 (Martin Luther King Day) closed Tuesday, January 19 - Friday, January 29 Monday through Friday - 9 am to 4 pm* Saturday and Sunday - closed *Please note that the main library doors shut at 3:45pm to prepare the building for closing. Please note that until further notice, Reed Library is open only to current Fredonia students, faculty, and staff. (See https://fredonia.libguides.com/community for details on ways that Community patrons can receive services.) Services Reference: Fredonia Librarians will resume reference services online beginning Monday, January 4 from 10 am to 4 pm. When the library is closed, please use our Reed'