Greetings! As most of you probably are aware, Innovative’s first attempt at adding a 2nd serials and acquisitions unit to our Millennium library catalog was not successful. Therefore, we are trying again on Tuesday, Mar. 6, between 4AM-8AM. As with our first try, during this period, MIDCAT will be unavailable, including lookup and checkout functions. […]…Continue Reading Upcoming library catalog (MIDCAT) downtime – take 2
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Upcoming library catalog (MIDCAT) downtime
In preparation for our upcoming merge of the Middlebury and MIIS library catalogs, our vendor, Innovative Interfaces, Inc., will be adding a 2nd serials and acquisition unit to our Millennium installation. This addition requires a short period of downtime, which will occur on Tuesday, Feb. 27, 4AM-8AM. During this period, MIDCAT will be unavailable, including […]…Continue Reading Upcoming library catalog (MIDCAT) downtime
Watch for this when accessing full text articles
Next time you click on a “Full text online” link in Summon that looks like thisyou may see a screen that looks like thisAny reasonable person would suspect something is terribly wrong. The fact is that, somewhat unfortunately, a link that says “Click this link to display full-text in a new window” no longer displays […]…Continue Reading Watch for this when accessing full text articles
Erroneous Library Overdue Notices
Earlier this morning, many of you may have received automated email notices generated by our library system (MIDCAT) erroneously informing you of having overdue library materials. Please ignore these notices. We are investigating why these notices were sent, but please be assured that the materials are NOT currently charged out to your account. We apologize […]…Continue Reading Erroneous Library Overdue Notices
REMINDER – Limited Library Services – December 19, 2017
Currently underway TODAY, Tuesday, December 19, 2017, the library will be offering limited services as we migrate our MIDCAT library catalog from a locally-hosted server environment to a vendor-hosted one. This includes all catalog look up, renewal, borrowing, MyMIDCAT, and circulation functions, from both on- and off-campus. Specifically: Armstrong Library in Bicentennial Hall will be closed […]…Continue Reading REMINDER – Limited Library Services – December 19, 2017
Interlibrary Loan Winter Break Service Update – 2017
Due to the holidays, shipping madness, the increased risk of losses, and the lack of open libraries willing to send things, the Interlibrary Loan Department limits ordering and shipping during the second half of December. If you need anything before winter break request it now! Interlibrary loan requests submitted to ILLiad after Dec. 15th will be ordered in early […]…Continue Reading Interlibrary Loan Winter Break Service Update – 2017
what is whiteness?: a critical examination
The Davis Family Library has highlighted a variety of groups through displays over the last 10 months including racial minorities, the LGBTQ+ community and the disabled. Take the opportunity now to critically examine whiteness as an identity and system of privilege. Visit the Davis Family Library lobby December 1st through the 17th to see works […]…Continue Reading what is whiteness?: a critical examination