| Service | Status | Details |
|---|---|---|
| Borrowing & Returning Print Books |
Alternative |
Beginning in early May 2024, Rowan physical books can be requested from Library Search. Click the "Library Pickup" option for your title and the item will be sent to our normal Info Desk in Campbell. Please allow a little extra time for this process of retrieval. You will be notified when it is ready for you to come pick it up. Books can be returned to the same Info Desk or our return box outside Campbell. |
| Accessing Films |
Alternative |
Beginning in early May 2024, Rowan physical DVDs and other media can also be requested and retrieved from Library Search through the same process as books. Alternatively, you can also explore our collection of streaming video databases, including Kanopy. |
| Interlibrary Loan (EZBorrow, ILLiad) |
As Normal
|
Both EZBorrow and ILLiad are operating normally. Requested items can be picked up and returned at the Campbell Info Desk, as normal. |
| Off-Campus Delivery |
As Normal
|
For distance learners and faculty, Campbell Library will send print materials (Rowan-owned or Interlibrary Loan) to the address you register, along with a return shipping label. |
| Print Magazines & Journals |
Pause |
Beginning in early May 2024, Rowan physical magazine and journal access will be paused. Please rely on our electronic collections for these titles or request through Interlibrary Loan until post-renovation. |
| Electronic Collections (Databases, EJournals, EBooks) |
As Normal
|
Access to our Electronic Collections continues normally. |
| Print Course Reserves |
As Normal
|
Access to Print Course Reserves continues normally. These items can be picked up at the Info Desk in Campbell. Faculty wishing to place an item on physical Course Reserve can do so with the normal form. |
| Quiet Study Space |
Alternative
|
Beginning in early May 2024, Campbell Library will not be conducive to quiet study. We suggest a number of possible alternatives across the Glassboro campus, including:
Post-renovation, Campbell Library plans to reopen with a newly dedicated quiet floor. |
| Group Study Rooms |
Alternative
|
Beginning in early Fall 2024, Campbell's Group Study Rooms will close for reservations and use. We suggest a number of possible alternatives, including rooms in:
|
| Computing & Printing |
Alternative
|
Beginning in early Fall 2024, Campbell's Computing and Printing will be unavailable. As an alternative, please access public computing and printing at any of the other open computing labs on campus. Additional printing kiosks are located around campus including at the Student Center. Please contact IRT with any questions. |
| Scanning & Microfiche/Microfilm |
Pause
|
Beginning in early Fall 2024, the Scanners and Microfiche/Microfilm reader will be unavailable. Please rely on our electronic collections or request through Interlibrary Loan until post-renovation. |
| Computer & Database use for non-Rowan Community members |
Pause
|
Beginning in early Fall 2024, the computer and electronic collections access normally provided to non-Rowan Community members (the public) will be paused. |
| Support for Electronic Collections |
As Normal
|
Technical Support for our Electronic Collections continues normally librarysupport@rowan.edu |
| Research Consultations |
Alternative
|
Guidance & Support for Student and Faculty Research will be primarily virtual Subject Liaisons (by academic department) Research Consultations (live availability) Email Your Question (if unsure who to contact) |
| Library Instruction |
Alternative
|
Faculty may request library instruction sessions and partnered assignment design for their classes as normal. The only change will be the sessions will need to be hosted either in the classroom of record, or virtually. |
| University Archives & Special Collections |
Alternative
|
Beginning March 2024, the Archives Reading Room will be closed to researchers. Online digital resources are still available. Virtual research consultations may be available on a limited basis. Please reach out to University Archivist, Sara Borden, (856) 256-4945, with any questions. |
| RCA Museum |
Pause
|
Beginning March 2024, the RCA Heritage Program Museum will be temporarily closed. This museum and its programming will return post-renovation. |
| Family Study Space |
Pause
|
Beginning in early Fall 2024, Campbell's new Family Study Space will be temporarily closed. This new co-studying space will return post-renovation. |
| Recording Booth |
Pause |
Beginning in early Fall 2024, Campbell's new Recording Booth will be temporarily closed. This new space for podcasting and video presentation capture will return post-renovation. |
| Writing Center |
Alternative
|
Beginning in early Fall 2024, Writing Center support will be located in Savitz for in-person tutoring. They will continue to also offer online tutoring and graduate student drop-off support. |
| Classrooms in the Library |
Pause
|
Beginning in May 2024, most classrooms inside Campbell Library will temporarily be taken offline for courses and events. Please check with your professor if you have any questions about where your class will be held. |
| Departments of Sociology & Anthropology; Law & Justice |
As Normal
|
Access to the 5th floor faculty offices will continue throughout the Campbell Renovation. Once the renovation begins, please follow any posted directions to access these departments. |
Renovation Timeline
The Campbell Library Renovation is scheduled to begin in May 2024, after commencement.
The renovation will begin with Floor 4, in preparation for the debut of the Dreamscape Learn virtual-reality Immersive Learning Center in Fall 2024.
Renovations will then proceed with Floors 1 through 3. Our goal is to complete the renovation of Campbell Library in Fall 2025.
While we aim for a smooth timeline, unexpected circumstances may arise. We appreciate your patience and understanding as we navigate through this exciting project.