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Winter Storm Advisory

Due to an impactful winter storm expected throughout the region, the University of Hartford will be closed on Sunday, Jan. 25, and Monday, Jan. 26. This includes Harrison Libraries.

In-person Hartt School auditions that were scheduled for Sunday, Jan. 25, have been rescheduled.

The Connecticut Scholastic Art Awards Ceremony scheduled for Sunday, Jan. 25, is canceled. The exhibition at Silpe Gallery will be open from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Saturday, Jan. 24.

 

STORM UPDATES, INFORMATION, AND RESOURCES

 

Alumni Information

Alumni are welcome to use the Harrison Libraries, including borrowing materials. See below for policies and services.

Borrowing

  • Request an Alumni Library Card in order to borrow materials. You should receive your card in the mail 1-2 weeks after completing the request form.
  • You may check out most print materials and recordings, but may not check out equipment (laptops, video cameras, etc.).
  • You will be subject to standard library fees for overdue materials, including a $15.00 nonrefundable processing fee in addition to the replacement cost of any materials lost, damaged, or 45 days overdue.
  • You may not use Interlibrary Services as an alum. Place Interlibrary Loan requests through your local public library.
  • See the Libraries Borrowing and Renewing policies for details.

Research Help

  • We are happy to provide research help to alumni.
  • Assistance may be limited to alumni during high demand periods.
  • Due to licensing restrictions, most electronic databases may be used only within the Libraries.
  • An online Research Tutorial provides an introduction to using basic sources in the Libraries.
  • Contact us for more help:

Computers

  • Desktop computers are available on all three floors of the Harrison Libraries building.
  • You may use our computers to do research using library resources such as the Catalog and Databases.
  • When all computers are in use, alumni and guests may be asked to give up their computers to current University students.
  • Time restrictions may also be imposed on all users when spaces are full.
  • See Computers and Laptops for more information.

Photocopying & Printing

  • Most printing is free. See Copy, Print, Scan for more information.
  • For color printing and other paid services, you may purchase a copy card at a machine in the Harrison Libraries or in the Gengras Student Union, with a minimum $1 purchase.