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The Raymond H. Fogler Library on the Orono campus is the largest library in the State of Maine. It contains an excellent collection of materials to support undergraduate and graduate studies as well as rich and varied research collections including more than 1,087,570 volumes, 5,438 current subscriptions, 1.64 million
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and Canadian government publications and access to more than 25,000 online serials and more than 200 databases. The Library also houses the Patent and Trademark Depository and is the Science, Technology and Business Research Library for the State of Maine. The library at the Ira C. Darling Center in Walpole houses a specialized collection of books, journals, and reprints devoted to Marine Studies.
Specialized collections include Maine-related materials, sound recordings, music scores, maps, manuscripts, and educational materials. Access to library services, resources, and materials is available through Fogler Library’s website (http://library.umaine.edu). Services and resources include subject guides, electronic reserves, and databases. URSUS, the on-line catalog that includes the holdings of all the University of Maine System libraries is also available from the website. |
The Reference Department is the contact point for general reference assistance. The Department provides research assistance, database searching, and conducts instruction in the social sciences, humanities, business, and education. The Science and Engineering Center, serves the scientific reference, instruction, and research needs of the University Community and public.
Students and faculty may borrow books from any of the UM campus libraries using the online requestor function and through MaineCat, which allows online borrowing among the member libraries. Other materials may be requested from Fogler's Interlibrary Loan Department, which provides desktop delivery for many requests.
Please use the website for additional information about materials and services http://library.umaine.edu. The general telephone number for the library is 207-581-1666.
FOGLER LIBRARY BUILDING HOURS *
Summer 2008
Saturday, May 10th – Monday, September 1st
Monday – Thursday - - - - 8:00 am – 9:00 pm
Friday - - - - - - - - - - - - - 8:00 am – 5:00 pm
Saturday – Sunday - - - - 10:00 am – 5:00 pm
* Exceptions:
Monday, May 26th, Memorial Day – Closed
Friday, July 4th - Closed
Monday, September 1st, Labor Day –
Open 10 am to 4 pm during New Student Orientation
Regular Schedule resumes Tuesday, September 2nd with first day of classes
*Hours are subject to change; please call Library Hours, 581-1664
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At the University of Maine, students have the opportunity
to select books from one of the largest and most comprehensive
text and general book inventories in New England. Other merchandise
includes academic supplies, art materials, insignia clothing
and gifts, CD’s and videos, calculators, sundry items,
magazines and greeting cards. Students and visitors are generally
able to satisfy their ordinary needs at competitive prices.
Among the services offered by the Bookstore: gift cards,
special order books, college rings, textbook
buy back and check cashing/postal services. To coincide
with evening sessions, extended hours will be offered dependent
on class scheduling. Call 207-581-1700 or check our web
site at www.bookstore.umaine.edu
for more information.
Bookstore Summer Hours
Monday–Friday 8:00 a.m.–4:30 p.m.
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The mission of The University of Maine Counseling Center
is to help students attain their educational and career
goals and achieve their best possible educational performance
by providing prevention and educational programs, and personal
counseling. During the Summer University we provide time-limited
group and individual counseling and psychotherapy to students
taking one or more courses, who are experiencing educational,
vocational, personal and emotional concerns.
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Students interested in an appointment with one of our staff
to discuss their concerns should contact the Counseling Center
at (207) 581-1392.
In the event of a crisis, you may contact the Counseling Center
during regular daily hours of operation. If the crisis is
after hours or on a weekend, you may contact Public Safety
at 581-4040, the Northeast Crisis Hotline at 1-888-568 1112,
or go to the nearest Emergency Room.
Location: Cutler Health Center Building on the North side
facing Gannet Hall.
Summer Hours of Operation: 8:00 am to 12:00 pm and 1:00 pm
to 4:30 pm.
For more information please visit our website at http://www.umaine.edu/counseling
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Police, fire and ambulance services are available twenty-four
hours per day, seven days a week. Dial 911 on campus telephones
for emergencies.
For non-emergencies, dial 1-4040 for police, fire and ambulance
services. When calling from off-campus, call (207) 581-4040.
Please refer to the Safety Directory in front of the Staff
Telephone Directory for more detailed emergency services.
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Health Services offers appointment based care for medical
problems, rehabilitation of injuries, routine health check
ups and massage therapy during the summer months We also have
limited same day appointments for students with urgent issues.
Women’s health exams are offered only through the month
of May. More information about our summer hours of operation
and availability can be found on our website at: http://www.cutler.maine.edu
or by calling (207) 581-4000.
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The Career Center, located on the third floor of the Memorial
Union, provides a range of services to assist students in
exploring career options, making career decisions, and seeking
employment or admission to graduate/professional school. Staff
members provide individual career counseling by appointment.
Also available to students are CHOICES and FOCUSII , two computerized
career guidance programs.
Special programs are available on an on-going basis including
the Career Library, an annual Career Fair, a career exploration
workshop series, a videotape library on careers and employers,
and the Maine Mentor Program. The Maine Mentor Program links
students wishing to gain first-hand career information with
alumni in a variety of career fields.
During the student’s final year of study, placement assistance
for full-time employment is available. These services include
job listings, resume critiques, access to employer directories,
access to job and employer information via Internet, resume
referrals, and an on-campus recruiting program during the
academic year. An electronic system, eRecruiting, allows students
and employers to streamline the application and interviewing
process.
The Career Center offers full service through June and limited
services from July to mid-August. Further information, including
hours of operation, may be obtained by calling 581-1359 or
by visiting our website: http://www.umaine.edu/career/
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In order to insure the orderly flow of traffic, maximum utilization
of parking facilities and access to buildings for emergency
vehicles, it is necessary to establish and enforce rules
governing vehicle operation and parking on campus. Pleae
remember that they apply to everyone utilizing roadways and
parking lots at The University of Maine and are enforced
year-round. For the complete University of Maine Parking
Riles, see our web site at www.umaine.edu/parking/.
During Summer University, students, faculty and staff may
purchase their parking permit ($10) at the Student Service
Center, 143 Memoprial Union. No-charge visitor and temporary
permits may be obtained at the Student Service Center, Bear
Necessities (Alfond Arena), Visitor's Center (Buchanan/Alumni
House) during Monday-Friday business hours (8 AM - 4:30 PM)
or at Public Safety (Rangeley Rd) open 24/7.
All parking
lot designation rules
are enforced during Summer University.
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