{"id":3311,"date":"2020-03-16T21:52:31","date_gmt":"2020-03-16T21:52:31","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/blogs.atu.edu\/library\/?p=3311"},"modified":"2020-04-01T14:58:37","modified_gmt":"2020-04-01T14:58:37","slug":"covid19","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blogs.atu.edu\/library\/2020\/03\/16\/covid19\/","title":{"rendered":"Coronavirus (Covid-19) News and Updates \u2013 Library Edition"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><a href=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blogs.atu.edu\/library\/files\/2020\/03\/clorox-scaled.jpg\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignright wp-image-3317\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blogs.atu.edu\/library\/files\/2020\/03\/clorox.jpg?resize=210%2C280\" alt=\"signs on the computer: Please do not use this computer social distancing\" width=\"210\" height=\"280\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blogs.atu.edu\/library\/files\/2020\/03\/clorox-scaled.jpg?resize=225%2C300&amp;ssl=1 225w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blogs.atu.edu\/library\/files\/2020\/03\/clorox-scaled.jpg?resize=768%2C1024&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blogs.atu.edu\/library\/files\/2020\/03\/clorox-scaled.jpg?resize=1152%2C1536&amp;ssl=1 1152w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blogs.atu.edu\/library\/files\/2020\/03\/clorox-scaled.jpg?resize=1536%2C2048&amp;ssl=1 1536w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blogs.atu.edu\/library\/files\/2020\/03\/clorox-scaled.jpg?w=1920&amp;ssl=1 1920w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 210px) 100vw, 210px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<h2>April 1st, 2020<\/h2>\n<p>Here is the latest information, as of April 1st, concerning library policies, access, hours, and collections during the current pandemic of Covid-19.\u00a0 Please note that this is a rapidly updating situation, and as we make changes to our policies, we will continue to update this page.\u00a0 Follow us on <strong><a href=\"http:\/\/www.instagram.com\/atulibrary\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Instagram<\/a><\/strong>, <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/arkansastechlibrary\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Facebook<\/a><\/strong>, or<strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/ATULibrary\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Twitter<\/a> <\/strong>as well for more updates.<\/p>\n<h4>Library Hours and Restrictions<\/h4>\n<p>The Ross Pendergraft Library will be reducing regular hours effective March 27th\u00a0:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Monday through Thursday, 8:00 AM to 8:00 PM<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Friday through Saturday, 8:00 AM to 6:00 PM<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Sunday, 1:00 PM to 8:00 PM<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h4>Library Computer Labs<\/h4>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blogs.atu.edu\/library\/files\/2020\/03\/clorox-2-1-scaled.jpg\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft wp-image-3319\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blogs.atu.edu\/library\/files\/2020\/03\/clorox-2-1.jpg?resize=151%2C201\" alt=\"sign for wipes and a can of lysol wipes for wiping down stuff\" width=\"151\" height=\"201\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blogs.atu.edu\/library\/files\/2020\/03\/clorox-2-1-scaled.jpg?resize=225%2C300&amp;ssl=1 225w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blogs.atu.edu\/library\/files\/2020\/03\/clorox-2-1-scaled.jpg?resize=768%2C1024&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blogs.atu.edu\/library\/files\/2020\/03\/clorox-2-1-scaled.jpg?resize=1152%2C1536&amp;ssl=1 1152w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blogs.atu.edu\/library\/files\/2020\/03\/clorox-2-1-scaled.jpg?resize=1536%2C2048&amp;ssl=1 1536w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blogs.atu.edu\/library\/files\/2020\/03\/clorox-2-1-scaled.jpg?w=1920&amp;ssl=1 1920w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 151px) 100vw, 151px\" \/><\/a>The Library computer labs and printing are still available, but please observe the following restrictions:<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>Computer labs and library services at this time are only available to students, faculty, and staff.<\/li>\n<li>In order to comply the Arkansas Governor&#8217;s orders, only 10 people are allowed on each floor. If the 10th person is already on the floor, you may be asked to go to another floor.<\/li>\n<li>Do not hold meetings or sit next to each other.\u00a0 Do not congregate in groups.<\/li>\n<li>Use hand sanitizer and disinfecting wipes to wipe down keyboards and surfaces between each use.\u00a0 <strong><u>HELP US PREVENT VIRAL SPREAD BY WIPING DOWN YOUR KEYBOARD AND MOUSE BEFORE AND AFTER EACH USE.<\/u><\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>If you are experiencing<a href=\"https:\/\/www.cdc.gov\/coronavirus\/2019-ncov\/symptoms-testing\/symptoms.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"> symptoms of Covid-19<\/a>, including fever or cough, stay at home or in your dorm room at this time.\u00a0 Do not come to the library!\u00a0\u00a0<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<h4>Library Physical Collections<\/h4>\n<p>We are still making our collections available for check-out. \u00a0<strong><u>All materials currently checked out, with the exception of reserve items, headphones, and calculators, are not due back to the library until <\/u><\/strong><strong><u>August 4th. <\/u><\/strong>\u00a0 We have an outdoor drop-box at the north entrance, if you do not wish to come inside the library.\u00a0 Additionally, all college universities in other parts of the state, including the Ozark campus, can facilitate the return of our books if you wish to return them there.\u00a0\u00a0 Short loan items like textbooks and headphones are still under normal circulation policies, and should be returned promptly for use by other students.<\/p>\n<h4>Library Services and Staffing<\/h4>\n<p>Most services are still available.\u00a0 Interlibrary Loan is currently limited to online articles, only.\u00a0 The circulation desk will be staffed, but Reference will be available via chat or telephone.\u00a0 By using chat, the librarians can share their screen for more enhanced instruction.\u00a0 This is available via our <strong><a href=\"http:\/\/libguides.atu.edu\/research\/help\/askus\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">\u201cAsk Us\u201d page<\/a>.\u00a0 <\/strong>This site also features our phone numbers:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Text: <strong><a href=\"sms:+1-479-802-4876\">479-802-4876 <\/a><\/strong><\/li>\n<li>Reference: <strong><a href=\"tel:+1-479-964-0570\">479-964-0570<\/a><\/strong><\/li>\n<li>Main Desk:<strong> <a title=\"Call us!\" href=\"tel:+1-479-964-0569\">479-964-0569<\/a><\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h4>Online Resources<\/h4>\n<p>All databases, streaming videos, and ebooks are still available via our website at <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/atu-primo.hosted.exlibrisgroup.com\/primo-explore\/search?vid=NEW-UI-ARKTECH\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Find It<\/a><\/strong> or via the<strong><a href=\"http:\/\/libguides.atu.edu\/az.php\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"> A-Z Databases page<\/a><\/strong>.\u00a0 The library is currently in the process of expanding our streaming video to accommodate current faculty requests, but our main streaming collections at this time include:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong><a href=\"http:\/\/libguides.atu.edu\/swank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Swank Digital Campus<\/a><\/strong> (currently available via <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/support.atu.edu\/support\/solutions\/articles\/7000019297-how-do-i-access-vdesktops-or-studesktops-\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">vDesktops<\/a><\/strong> or on campus only).<\/li>\n<li><strong><a href=\"http:\/\/libguides.atu.edu\/avon\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Academic Videos Online<\/a><\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong><a href=\"http:\/\/libguides.atu.edu\/kanopy\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Kanopy<\/a><\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong><a href=\"http:\/\/libguides.atu.edu\/digitaltheatreplus\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Digital Theatre Plus<\/a><\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Additionally, we have partnered with multiple vendors for expanded coverage of existing databases and trials of new collections.\u00a0 Please read our <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/blogs.atu.edu\/library\/2020\/03\/25\/new-online-resources-during-coronavirus-pandemic\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">New Online Resources During Coronavirus Pandemic<\/a><\/strong> news update for a full list.<\/p>\n<h4>Library Instruction Videos<\/h4>\n<p>The librarians are currently working on a series of videos for how to access our basic collection and services online.\u00a0\u00a0Here are some instructional videos currently available:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/video.atu.edu\/media\/How+%28and+Why%29+to+Use+RefWorks\/1_6gkatr32\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">How to use Refworks<\/a><\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong><a href=\"http:\/\/libguides.atu.edu\/research\/help\/whatisandhowtofindit\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">How to search Find It<\/a><\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/youtu.be\/pgFR22-n3Eg\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">How to use Opposing Viewpoints,<\/a><\/strong> an invaluable tool for students beginning research in social issues in the U.S.<\/li>\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/youtu.be\/4eU2HXsre_M\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Basic searching with PsycINFO<\/a><\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>We will continue to update our video offerings as we move through this time.\u00a0 Check back here for updates<\/p>\n<h4>Online Library Research Guides<\/h4>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/libguides.atu.edu\/\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft wp-image-3322 size-medium\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blogs.atu.edu\/library\/files\/2020\/03\/libguiides-map.png?resize=300%2C241\" alt=\"screenshot of the research guides link on the homepage\" width=\"300\" height=\"241\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blogs.atu.edu\/library\/files\/2020\/03\/libguiides-map.png?resize=300%2C241&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blogs.atu.edu\/library\/files\/2020\/03\/libguiides-map.png?w=337&amp;ssl=1 337w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/a>For students working on research papers, we have built <strong><a href=\"http:\/\/libguides.atu.edu\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">a staggering number of customized guides for topics and classes.<\/a><\/strong>\u00a0 \u00a0Each guide contains suggested resources for articles, tips for citations, and links to other instructional videos, websites, and more to help them complete their assignments.<\/p>\n<p>We currently have a guide specific for faculty that addresses distance education, streaming media, ebook collections, and more: <strong><a href=\"http:\/\/libguides.atu.edu\/facultyresources\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">http:\/\/libguides.atu.edu\/facultyresources<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h4>Information sources for COVID-19<\/h4>\n<p>For campus specific information, visit the <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.atu.edu\/hwc\/coronavirus.php\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">ATU Coronavirus (Covid-19) Information page<\/a>.<\/strong> The latest information for the public health will be freely available at federal and state government agency websites, like the <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.cdc.gov\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">CDC<\/a><\/strong> and the <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.healthy.arkansas.gov\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Arkansas Department of Health<\/a><\/strong>.\u00a0 \u00a0If need paywalled articles from Washington Post or articles from Lancet, and other academic or medical journals that you can access from home, here are some library-provided resources:<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li><strong><a href=\"http:\/\/libguides.atu.edu\/NewspaperSource\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Newspaper Source<\/a><\/strong>: Current access to New York Times, Wall Street Journal, and other newspapers around the country and world.<\/li>\n<li><strong><a href=\"http:\/\/libguides.atu.edu\/InfoTracNewsstand\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">News (Gale OneFile):<\/a><\/strong>Current access to Washington Post &amp; New York Times, and other newspapers around the country and world.<\/li>\n<li><strong><a href=\"http:\/\/libguides.atu.edu\/ChronicleHigherEducation\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Chronicle of Higher Education<\/a><\/strong>: This is the full digital version.<\/li>\n<li><strong><a href=\"http:\/\/libguides.atu.edu\/uptodate\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">UpToDate<\/a><\/strong>: This is the point-of-care critical resource used by nurses and clinicians.\u00a0 It requires a personal login, in addition to your tech login, but information is organized as a clinical aid in diagnosing, treating, and understanding disease and medical problems.\u00a0 A great source to translate \u201cdoctor\u201d speak and to find a quick summary of current academic literature.<\/li>\n<li><strong><a href=\"http:\/\/libguides.atu.edu\/medline-ebsco\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">MedLine<\/a><\/strong>: This is the most comprehensive database for medical, academic literature.\u00a0 Indexing JAMA, Lancet, and other top medical journals, this is a great source for locating the most academic studies on COVID-19, coronaviruses, and other peer-reviewed medical studies.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>We will continue to update you as we get information and the situation changes.\u00a0 But we are here to help you, however we can, for as long as we can.<\/p>\n<p>Good luck out there and stay safe!<\/p>\n<p><a title=\"image of SARS-CoV-2\" href=\"https:\/\/www.cdc.gov\/coronavirus\/2019-ncov\/index.html?s_cid=bb-coronavirus-2019-ncov-NCIRD\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter\" style=\"width: 300px;height: 250px;border: 0px\" 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