COVID-19 Response

Fall 2020: All Library floors are open except 4th floor, which remains temporarily closed. While the 3rd floor is open, the book stacks are not. Library staff will continue to pull materials requested for pickup at the Information Desk. Most services will still only be offered virtually during UCO's response to COVID-19. UCO students, faculty, and staff will be able to access computers and the internet. Unfortunately, we will not be able to offer computer access to members of the public. Check the Edmond Public Library, located at 10 S. Blvd, for computer access.

• Masks and social distancing are required while on campus. Social distancing is a minimum of 6 feet.
• Enter the library via the South Entrance.
• The East library doors are exit only. You can access the Market, but you will not be able to reenter the library from the East doors.
• 4^th floor is temporarily CLOSED. Library staff will retrieve materials upon request - Request A Library Item Instructions.
• Returning Items: Please return Chambers Library books and multimedia to the outside drop box West of the Library building. Do not put Library laptops in the drop box.
  • Notice: To help ensure the safety of our customers and staff, returned items are quarantined before check-in. You will not be charged late fees for the quarantine period.
    • 5 day check-in delay for books
    • 9 day check-in delay for other items
• The Innovation Studio is only available by appointment for one person at a time - Schedule an appointment.
• 2^nd and 3^rd floor study rooms are available on a first come, first served basis.
• If you need to collaborate with other students, please do so virtually - List of collaboration resources.

Hours of Operations: August 17, 2020 - December 11, 2020

Library Services during COVID-19

• Course and Textbook Reserves Scanning: Electronic Course & Textbook Reserves
  If reserve item you want does not appear in the list, request it be made available electronically by emailing circulation@uco.edu. (Scanning Policy)
• Interlibrary Loan: ILL Login (Many Libraries are still closed due to COVID-19 precautions and turnaround times for physical items may take longer than average. You will be notified if your request cannot be filled. Thank you for your patience!)
  • Access ILL system: You will need to register at http://libill.uco.edu/illiad/logon.html by clicking on “First Time Users Info and Registration” OR log in if you are already have an account. Your UCO credentials will not work with this system. You can also access the ILL login screen from the Library’s website by selecting "Interlibrary Loan Login'' under Services.
  • Request an item be scanned: Login and select “E-deliver library-owned articles” under Library Express on the left menu. You can use this form to request periodicals owned by the Library. Complete the form and submit. We will email you a link to your item when it is ready.
• Virtual Research Consultations: Schedule an appointment
• Research Guides: Subject Guides
  • COVID-19 Information: Coronavirus Research Guide
• Tutorials: The Research Process
• Databases: Over 200 Databases Available
• Thesis Submissions: New Thesis Submission Guidelines during COVID-19
• Check out a laptop from the library: View availability
• UCO Office of Information Technology Emergency Technology Equipment Loan Program: Request Equipment

Students who choose to come to the library are advised to practice social distancing by remaining at least six feet apart from others.

The University's custodial partners will be cleaning and sanitizing.

For more information about the University of Central Oklahoma's response, visit the UCO COVID-19 website.