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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.
NORTHERN VERMONT
University of Vermont
Bailey/Howe Library
Burlington, VT 05405-0036
circulation: 802-656-2023
reference: 802-656-2022
You are welcome to use the collection. With proof of Vermont residency, you may purchase a guest borrower's card, good at all UVM libraries, for $40/year. You will not be eligible for interlibrary loan services.
University of Vermont
Dana Medical Library
Medical Education Center
89 Beaumont Drive
Burlington, VT 05405-0068
circulation: 802-656-2200
reference: 802-656-2201
You are welcome to use the collection. For borrowing privileges, you may purchase a guest borrower's card (see above). Fletcher Allen Health Care employees may borrow by presenting a valid Fletcher Allen badge. You will not be eligible to use the interlibrary loan service.
SOUTHERN VERMONT
Residents of southern Vermont: Continue to use the Smith College Libraries, or check the Keene State College (New Hampshire) listing.
Bennington College
Crossett Library
One College Drive
Bennington, VT 05201
circulation: 802-440-4610
reference: 802-440-4737
You are welcome to use the collection. You are also eligible for an area resident borrowing card, which allows you to borrow up to 5 items total; additional items may sometimes be checked out with permission from the library staff. This card does not offer interlibrary loan privileges.
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
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