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Auraria Library COVID-19 Updates

Auraria Library COVID-19 Updates

Auraria Library 01.05.2022

Covid-19 Update Spring 2022

COVID-19 Library Status:

Space/Service
Status
Library Building Open weekdays, see Library Hours
Ask Us Chat Available 24/7
Research Consultations Available Online Only
Bookdrop Box Available 24/7
Due Dates Normal
Interlibrary Loan (ILL) Some Available
Prospector Some Available

Building and Café Policy | Spring 2022

The Auraria Library is excited to welcome back CCD, MSU Denver, CU Denver, and AHEC students, faculty, and staff this Spring!

Starting January 31, 2022, the library building and cafe will return normal business hours.

One of the most important things we’ve learned about COVID-19 is conditions related to this virus change rapidly. We must adapt protocols quickly to stay ahead and reduce its impact. Please refer back to these policies regularly for updates.

Masks and Social Distancing Policy | Spring 2022

Starting March 7, 2022, face coverings are optional for our users while indoors and outdoors, regardless of vaccination status; however, we highly encourage unvaccinated individuals to wear masks to help protect the community.

This change in policy does not eliminate everyone's responsibility to act with courtesy, kindness, and common sense. We ask that you respect the choices of your colleagues and peers who continue to wear masks, remain socially distanced, or who may ask that you wear a mask while closely interacting with them.

Learn More

What’s available online:

Digital Research Materials

Much of the library’s scholarly research materials such as eBooks, articles, and streaming videos are available online, 24/7, via the “Start My Research” search feature.

Ask Us Chat

Ask a librarian for research help or just about anything - 24/7! (Holidays excluded)

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Research Consultations

Research consultations are available via Zoom and can help with locating research sources such as articles, books, or data/statistics on a specific topic. A consultation can also help with evaluating information, finding and incorporating OER (Open Educational Resources) into your course, and more!

Schedule a Research Consultation

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Borrow from Other Libraries (ILL and Prospector)

The Interlibrary Loan and Prospector services allow Auraria Campus students, faculty, and staff to borrow books, articles, and other materials not owned or available at Auraria Library from a nation-wide network of libraries. Some of these libraries in the network are currently not available due to COVID-19.

Request Materials from Other Libraries

FAQs

  • How can I access online resources? 

    All students, faculty, and staff of the Auraria Campus can access resources such as eBooks, articles, and streaming videos online using their institutional login credentials. For help accessing library resources, please visit our Off-Campus Access & Help page. If you encounter a problem using online Library materials submit a Report a Problem form.  

    We also offer these helpful resources, among many others: 

  • Can I use the Innovation Garage and Digital Media Studio? 

    Our creative technology team is standing by via email to provide basic media support, limited to navigating software interfaces. The team strives to provide the best available assistance with questions about PowerPoint, iMovie, Adobe Photoshop, Lightroom Classic, Premiere Pro, InDesign, Illustrator, and After Effects software.  

    Please direct questions to innovation.garage@ucdenver.edu. The creative technology team will respond in less than 48 hours. 

  • Are high school groups still able to visit? 

    Auraria Library has been happy to partner with high school groups in the past. Due to the spread of COVID-19, however, we are limiting access to our facility to the students, faculty, and staff of the Auraria Campus. Additionally, we cannot provide off-campus access to our online resources to users not affiliated with the campus. We recommend that IB Program Coordinators or other high school teachers and librarians reach out to Denver Public Library to learn more about their collections of resources that are available electronically. 

    We apologize for this inconvenience and hope we can welcome you back to our library once it is safe to do so. 

  • How can I stay updated? 

    As the Auraria Library moves through the different phases of this reopening plan and prioritizes safety, information will be updated in this article and shared on our social media: @AurariaLibrary on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter.  

    Users can also check the All Hours section and real-time status of the library on our website. 

    Please refer to your respective institution’s COVID-19 webpage for more info about their safe return to campus plans: 

Ask Us Chat

Use this chat box to ask a librarian for research help. We’re available 24/7! (Holidays excluded.)

Text

Text us your questions to 720-438-4446. We’ll answer from 9 am to 6 pm during the week and reply to after hours questions the next morning. (Your provider rates will apply.)

In-Person

  • What Help is Available?
    Please visit our Auraria Library COVID-19 Updates for the latest updates about what services are currently available.

  • Visit the Ask Us Desk
    The Ask Us Service Desk is located on the first floor of the Library and provides in-person help by answering questions about the Library, Campus, or three Institutions. This service also loans anatomical items, technology items (such as phone charges and calculators), plus course reserves, or textbooks, for some classes. Please visit the Auraria Library COVID-19 Updates for information about when this service will be available.

  • Research Consultations
    Research consultations are for in-depth and lengthy discussions about research questions. Please use Schedule a Research Consultation Form to request an appointment. We can help you out via Zoom or over the phone. Due to the level of preparation needed, appointments should be made 48 hours in advance. If you need immediate help, please use our 24/7 chat service.

Call

For general library information, as well as for questions about borrowing, renewing, or returning library materials, call 303-315-7763.

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    Let's get started with using the library tools!

    Take a quick tour to learn about the research tools on this page.