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SSW Placement: Maine
Important reminder for Smith College School for Social Work students:
When you arrive at your placement, be sure to ask whether your agency has its own library or whether it can arrange library privileges for you at an area library. If not, then use the listing(s) below to identify area libraries and their policies regarding access and borrowing. Note that all policies described below are subject to change.The information below is provided for Smith College School for Social Work students. The policies listed do not necessarily apply to other researchers.
Bowdoin College
Hawthorne-Longfellow Library
3000 College Station
Brunswick, ME 04011
circulation: 207-725-3280
reference: 207-725-3227
You are welcome to use the collection. To obtain borrowing privileges, you may purchase a borrower's card for $35/year. You will not be eligible to use the interlibrary loan service.
University of Southern Maine - Portland Campus
Albert Brenner Glickman Family Library
314 Forest Avenue
Portland, ME 04104-9301
circulation: 207-780-4270
reference: 207-780-4272
You are welcome to use the collection. To obtain borrowing and interlibrary loan privileges, you may purchase a courtesy card for $25/year plus an additional $35/year for interlibrary loan.
University of Maine, Augusta
Bennett D. Katz Library
46 University Drive
Augusta, ME 04330
circulation: 207-621-3349
reference: 207-621-3348
You are welcome to use the collection. You may obtain a community borrower's car (no fee) by presenting proof of residency (driver's license, etc.). This card also enables you to request books from other Maine universities and colleges through URSUS. You are also eligible to use the interlibrary loan service.
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