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May 24 – August 23, 2025Fall Semester Schedule begins Sunday, August 24.
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| RLC (Retriever Learning Center) | Closed | Closed | 24 Hours | 24 Hours | 24 Hours | 24 Hours | 24 Hours |
| Gallery | Closed | Closed | 10am – 5pm | 10am – 5pm | 10am – 7pm | 10am – 5pm | Closed |
| Service Desks | – | – | – | – | – | – | – |
| Check Out (Circulation) | Closed | Closed | 8am – 8pm | 8am – 8pm | 8am – 8pm | 8am – 5pm | Closed |
| Digital Media Lab | Closed | Closed | 10am – 6pm | 10am – 6pm | 10am – 6pm | 10am – 5pm | Closed |
| Reference | Closed | Closed | 11am – 3pm | 11am – 3pm | Closed | Closed | Closed |
| Special Collections | Closed | Closed | By Appointment | By Appointment | By Appointment | Closed | Closed |
| Academic Success Center | Closed | Closed | 9am – 5pm | 9am – 5pm | 9am – 5pm | 9am – 5pm | Closed |
| Innovation Lab | Closed | Closed | 12pm – 4pm | 12pm – 4pm | 12pm – 4pm | Closed | Closed |
| Serials | – | – | – | – | – | – | – |
Choose one or more to find the right space for you:
Group Study Rooms
These 16 rooms are available to any UMBC faculty, students, or staff. You can reserve one ahead up to five days in advance. Reservations are limited to 3 hours per person or group each day. Book yours today!
Group Study, Conversation Allowed, Whiteboards, Computers, Reservable
Individual Study Rooms
These 6 rooms are available to any UMBC faculty, students, or staff. You can reserve one ahead up to five days in advance. Reservations are limited to 3 hours per person each day. Book yours today!
Individual Study, Conversation Allowed, Quiet, Reservable
Retriever Learning Center (RLC)
The RLC is UMBC's best place for lively group study, scholarly discussion, collaboration, and academic coaching. This room features comfortable, mobile furniture so that students can design their own study spaces. Movable white boards and large monitors allow for collaboration.
Group Study, Conversation Allowed, Whiteboards, 24-hour, Computers, Individual Study
Richard Roberts Seminar Room (140)
This room in the RLC is available to UMBC students, faculty, and staff. It contains a small conference table, large-screen monitor, and a projector with cables to connect to your laptop. Reserve the seminar room for your group for periods up to 2 hours.
Group Study, Conversation Allowed, Reservable, 24-hour, Whiteboards, Presentation Space
Lactation Room (755)
The Library is pleased to offer a Lactation Room for its users who need a private space to express breast milk. The room includes a table, two chairs, an outlet and power strip, and sanitizing wipes. It is located close to the restrooms on the 7th floor. It may be reserved for up to one hour, up to 5 days in advance. A key is also available on a first-come, first-served basis at the Check Out Desk on the Library's first floor. Reserve the Lactation Room for periods up to 1 hour.
Reservable, Quiet, Individual Study, Specialty
Open Study Rooms
These 12 rooms are left open for students to use on a first-come, first-served basis. Each room has four seats. Room numbers are listed here.
Individual Study, Conversation Allowed
Presentation Practice Room (257)
This room has been set up for students to practice giving presentations, speeches, etc. Bring your flash drive to plug into our one-button recording system - when you're finished, you'll have a recording of your presentation to critique. Reserve the Presentation Practice Room. Reservations are not required but do take precedence over walk-up appointments. You can check out the key at the Check Out desk.
Presentation Space, Conversation Allowed, Group Study, Individual Study, Reservable
Digital Media Lab (DML)
The Digital Media Lab is open to all UMBC students, faculty, and staff and contains a Whisper Room, an Audio/Video Recording Room, and computer workspaces with editing software. Book time in the Whisper Room or Audio/Video Recording Room here. For information on hours and available equipment, please visit the DML homepage.
Creation Space, Computers, Reservable, Group Study, Individual Study, Conversation Allowed
Screening Room (258)
Our Screening Room is designed for groups to view films. It features a Blu-ray/DVD player, Windows computer, HD Plasma TV, and VHS player. A minimum of 3 people is required to use the room. Reserve the Screening Room. Reservations are not required but do take precedence over walk-up appointments. You can check out the key at the Check Out desk.
Reservable, Conversation Allowed, Presentation Space
These 32 rooms are available to UMBC faculty, as well as visiting and Emeritus faculty. They are assigned each semester; to apply for a room, please fill out an application form.
Individual Study, Quiet, Reservable
Assistive Technology Rooms
Ask at the Check Out desk to access Room 455. It is equipped with Jaws screenreader software, magnifiers, and scanners. Learn more about assistive technology facilities.
Individual Study, Computers
Floors 1, 2, and 7
The first, second, and seventh floors of the AOK Library have 160 computers (both Macs and PCs) for student use, as well as printers, scanners, and photocopiers.
Individual Study, Group Study, Computers, Conversation Allowed
Floors 3 and 4
The third and fourth floors of the AOK Library are designated Quiet areas, so please keep volume to a whisper. These floors have 22 (PCs) for student use.
Quiet, Individual Study, Computers
Floors 5 and 6
The fifth and sixth floors of the AOK Library are designated Absolute Quiet areas at all times. These floors have 32 computers (PCs) for student use.
Individual Study, Absolute Quiet, Computers
2nd Floor Study Area
Head up to the 2nd floor and take a left at the Serials sign - there you'll find a group study space featuring whiteboards, big tables, and large monitors with cables to connect to your laptop.
Group Study, Whiteboards, Conversation Allowed
Atrium
The entry hall of the library is a vibrant social and conversation space. It is open 24 hours a day.
Individual Study, Group Study, 24-hour, Conversation Allowed
Daily Lockers
Daily lockers are available to UMBC students, faculty, and staff for a 24 hour period. Daily locker keys are checked out at the Check Out Desk. For more information, please visit the Locker page.
Semester Lockers
Semester lockers are a great place for UMBC students, faculty, and staff to store their study materials. They are assigned each semester; to apply for a locker, please fill out an application form. For more information, please visit the Locker page.
Reservable
Collaboration Room (368)
This room is available to UMBC students, faculty, and staff. It contains a small conference table and a smart TV with Chromecast, which allows a laptop, tablet or smartphone to stream content to the screen. Reserve this room for your group of 3-7 people for periods up to 3 hours. You can find instructions for how to use Chromecast here (Note: the Chromecast device is already connected to the room screen).
Presentation Space, Conversation Allowed, Group Study, Reservable
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The Library loans laptops and a variety of audio/video equipment. You can request a laptop using the links below and pick it up from the Circulation desk. Audio/video equipment is available at the Digital Media Lab (DML) on a first-come, first-served basis. Please take a moment to read the Equipment Loan Policies and Laptop Loan Policies pages for detailed information about the program.
From March 3 to May 16, you can request select models of DML equipment. Read more at the DML Holds Pilot Program page.
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Dell Latitude Laptop (7 Days) |
Available at Circulation Desk; Click here to see availability and place a hold. |
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MacBook Pro Laptop (7 Days) |
Available at Circulation Desk; Click here to see availability and place a hold. |
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HP Chromebook (7 Days) |
Available at Circulation Desk; Click here to see availability and place a hold. |
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HP Chromebook (7 Hours) |
Available at Circulation Desk |
Other events scheduled in the Library can be found on the full Events page.
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Responsibilities include, but are not limited to, establishing and maintaining access to electronic resources; assisting with developing collection development assessment strategies for print journal/database/electronic resources; overseeing database maintenance projects related to the management of the print serials collection; provides leadership for eResources and Serials Unit staff (currently 3 nonexempt staff); communicates with other library units about decisions, policies, and practices affecting the Library’s print serials and electronic resources collections; and participates in library, campus, consortium, and regional/national communities and organizations as appropriate.
Required Minimum Qualifications:
This position is a full time (40 hours/week), 12-month library faculty appointment at anticipated rank of Librarian II. Salary commensurate with experience.
Starting Salary: $63,000
The above salary range represents the University’s good faith and reasonable estimate of the range of possible compensation at the time of posting.
UMBC offers a rich benefits package. Benefits offered align with type of position and may be prorated based on hours per week.
See Benefits Summary
The successful candidate will be expected to meet library and university requirements for reappointment, promotion, and permanent status, as outlined in part 6.6 of the Faculty Handbook - http://provost.umbc.edu/faculty-handbook/.
To view and apply for this job, please visit the UMBC jobs site.
The Albin O. Kuhn Library & Gallery’s Circulation department is seeking a detail-oriented individual to provide high-quality customer service to Library users and streamline backend workflows.
Under the supervision of the Weekday and Billing Supervisor, the Library Services Specialist ensures the accurate configuration of the Integrated Library System for fulfillment services and the efficient circulation of materials.
UMBC offers competitive compensation. This role starts at $48,138 and has 14 days of vacation as well as winter break, spring break, and personal days for regular full time roles. Tuition remission is also available.
Responsibilities:
This position works collaboratively with the Circulation Department Manager and Supervisors, Circulation staff, and library student assistants to provide daily customer service to the UMBC community. Main responsibilities include:
Note: Additional related experience and formal education in which one has gained the knowledge, skills, and abilities required for full performance of the work may be substituted for the education or experience requirement on a year-for-year basis with 30 college credits being equivalent to one year of experience.
Preferred Qualifications:
UMBC offers a rich benefits package including the following for nonexempt regular employees.
Generous Leave which includes accruing the following for full time positions:
Additional Benefits:
Pay Range 10 (minimum: $48,138 to maximum: $79,389) based on the University System of Maryland (USM) Pay Program.
The salary of the finalist(s) selected for this role will be set based on a variety of factors, including but not limited to, Memorandum of Understanding, USM Board of Regent policies, internal equity, budget and qualifications and experience. Most salary offers will be close to the minimum part of the range.
The above salary range represents the University’s good faith and reasonable estimate of the range of possible compensation at the time of posting.
Hours:
Full-time (40 hours/week). The work schedule for this position is Tuesday–Thursday 11:00am to 7:30pm and Friday–Saturday 10:00am to 6:30pm. Scheduled hours are subject to change based on changes in Library hours and staffing needs.
This is a regular, nonexempt position.
To apply, please visit the UMBC jobs site.
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