As part of the closure of Hammond Hall due to a problem with the HVAC system that must be repaired, the Library's physical space will also be closed starting on Friday, May 27. We don’t have an exact date when the repair will occur, so please check our website for further updates on reopening.
Please be aware that the majority of the Library's services will be available remotely and online. The Library's vast digital collection, including 700,000 ebooks, over a million articles accessible through our databases and online journals, and more than 20,000 streaming films will remain available.
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Research help will also remain available via the Library's 24/7 online chat, all of which is available through the Library's website at library.fitchburgstate.edu.
Research appointments with librarians are available via Google Meet. Go to https://fitchburgstate.libcal.com/appointments/ to schedule an appointment.
Interlibrary loan services will continue for electronic copies of articles and ebooks. Interlibrary loan for books will not be possible.
For archival services, please contact our Archivist Asher Jackson @ ajacks19@fitchburgstate.edu.
Please note that the following services will not be available:
Checkout of any print or other physical materials
Physical course reserves
Books can continue to be returned by using the book drop located outside of the Hammond Main Lounge Lobby entrance.
Check the Library's hours anytime at tiny.cc/AVGCLibHours
Be sure to check the Library website news or follow us on social media for more information about hours, services, and restrictions.
The Amelia V. Gallucci-Cirio Library is a digital library - accessible from your home, your work place, your local public library, even your neighborhood coffee shop as long as where you are has internet access. We offer over 215,000 eBooks, over 20,000 streaming films, over 100,000 online journals and over 165 databases.
Visit the library homepage at https://library.fitchburgstate.edu/ to begin your research. In order to access library's databases, eBooks, eJournals, and other online subscription resources you need to be authenticated as an FSU student or employee, so have your Falcon Key username and password handy. See our DIY: Accessing Library Resources from Off Campus page (https://fitchburgstate.libguides.com/diyoffcampusaccess) for guidance.
University Archives
The Fitchburg State University Archive's physical location is open by appointment. You can also access the Archive's digital collections at at any time digitalarchives.fitchburgstate.edu
If you have any questions, please contact the Archivist, Asher Jackson at ajacks19@fitchburgstate.edu or 978-665-4869. You can also contact a Librarian via our online chat service at library.fitchburgstate.edu
