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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.
University of Virginia
Alderman Library
Charlottesville, VA 22904
circulation: 434-924-3017
reference: 434-924-3021
You are welcome to use the collection. As a Virginia resident, you are eligible for borrowing privileges with proof of residency. You will not be eligible for interlibrary loan services.
University of Virginia
Claude Moore Health Sciences Library
1300 Jefferson Park Avenue
Charlottesville, VA 22908
circulation: 434-924-5444
reference: 434-924-5591
You are welcome to use the collection. It may be possible to arrange borrowing privileges on a case-by-case basis. Please contact Pamela SKinner (pskinner@smith.edu) for a letter of introduction from the Smith College Libraries. The letter will include your address, local phone number and social security number, so please provide these when you contact her. By requesting this letter, you accept full responsibility for any fines or damage/loss fees incurred. You will also be asked for a photo ID and a letter from your agency. You will not be eligible for interlibrary loan services.
Using Libraries in Your Placement Area
Doing Research & Getting Library Materials While on Placement
Borrowing Policies: School for Social Work Students
Social Work Subject Page
Links to social work resources including research databases
FAQ: Off-campus Access Databases
Research
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Five College Library Catalog
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