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Regular Semester Hours
(when classes are in session)
| Monday-Thursday | Friday | Saturday | Sunday |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7:45 am -12 midnight | 7:45 am - 11:00 pm | 10:00 am - 11:00 pm | 10:00 am -12 midnight |
| Hours vary during breaks, reading and examination periods, and the summer. For specific dates and times, see Libraries' Hours, or call the Science Library at (413) 585-2950. |
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Science Library Staff
Contact staff members listed below with specific questions. For all other inquires, contact the Young Library Service Desk (413) 585-2950, sciinfo@smith.edu.
Research Help from a Science Librarian is available Mon.-Fri., 9 am-5 pm.
Help from Circulation & Reserves staff is available Mon.-Wed. 9:30 am-2 pm; Thurs. 5-10 pm; Sun. 4:30-10 pm.
| For Help With... | Contact | Job Title | Phone | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Research assistance, library instruction, selection of new materials, review of gifts | Rocco Piccinino | Associate Director of Branch Libraries | rpiccini@smith.edu | (413) 585-2951 |
| Research assistance, library instruction, student training & supervision | Josephine Hernandez | Science Reference Librarian | jhernand@smith.edu | (413) 585-2885 |
| Evening supervision of students, ordering materials, sericals check-in, fines & bills, stacks maintenance, reserves, map collection | Gail Adametz | Technical Services/Circulation Associate | gadametz@smith.edu | (413) 585-2882 |