Libraries Support and Information during COVID-19 — Updated 4/30/21

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8 am - Midnight Gleason Library
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12 pm - 4 pm POA Library
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Closed Special Collections
Closed Robbins Library

* Art & Music Library, Robbins Library and Special Collections are available by appointment only.
Rush Rhees hours include Lam Square, Q&i.

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The ladies' Lady

Robbins Library has a new digital exhibit that highlights female adaptations of the Lady of Shalott.

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RE: Living COVID-19, Parts IV–VI

An oral history of a weird, scary, and unprecedented time in the University of Rochester’s history, told from libraries staff

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RE: Living COVID-19, Parts I–III

An oral history of a weird, scary, and unprecedented time in the University of Rochester’s history, told from libraries staff

Featured Events

Tuesday, May 11

Organize, Agitate, Participate: Meet Ruth Scott

Time: 3:30 pm

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Tuesday, June 8

Creating a Stir: Suffrage Cookbooks

Time: 3:30 pm

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