Continuity of SCF Library Services

SCF Libraries

Services & Resources Available During Covid-19 Pandemic

SCF Coronavirus Hotline at 941-752-5015

Coronavirus FAQs from "Ask a Librarian"

Faculty Services During Covid-19 Pandemic 

Library Hours:

Currently, the SCF Libraries provide services to SCF Students & Staff only.

At this time, no guests are allowed on campus.

Spring 2021 Hours

Bradenton Campus:

• Monday - Thursday: 7:45am - 9:00pm
• Friday: 7:45am - 2:00pm
• Saturday: Closed
• Sunday: 5:00pm - 9:00pm

Venice Campus:

• Monday - Thursday      8:00am - 7:00pm
• ​Friday                           Closed - Librarians available by appt: 941-408-1435
• ​Saturday - Sunday        Closed

Lakewood Ranch:

• Mon. & Tues.      9:00 am - 4:00 pm
• Wed. & Thur.      9:00 am - 6:00 pm
• Fri. & Sat.           9:00 am - 2:00 pm
• Sun.                    Closed

IMPORTANT!

Due to the Pandemic, in-person services at the Library will be limited to students & staff only, and following recommended distancing measures. Students & staff are required to wear a mask and respect distancing as posted in the buildings.

 We are always open online!  SCF.edu/Library

Call us! Library staff checks voicemail daily (941) 752-5305.

Write to us! Send us an e-mail (reference@SCF.edu)

Chat with us!  Ask a Librarian (https://askalibrarian.org/scf)

Join us at our online workshops & events!

Returning Materials

• Venice Library: Bldg. 300 - next to entrance doors.
• Bradenton Library: Bldg.3 - next to South side sliding doors.
• Lakewood Ranch: Bldg.1 CIT - deliver to Security at welcome front desk.

* Important! To return laptops, please call the Library during open hours so we can meet you at the door. After we are closed, laptops can be returned to Public Safety (Bldg. 14 BR / Bldg. 500 VE / CIT bldg. LWR)

* If you have a "hold" for a previous overdue item, please contact us to discuss your specific case.

** Please no textbooks!  See information below about how to return rental textbooks.**

The SCF Store, not the Library, manages purchase & rental of TEXTBOOKS.

SCF Store:

Website: https://www.scf.edu/Administration/BusinessServices/Bookstore

941-752-5080 (BR)

941-408-1380 (VE)

The SCF Librarians are here to support you!

Library services:

Help with "Teams" (video conferences):

Having trouble using Teams for meetings or classes? Check out Teams Help.

Counseling Services

These are stressful times. If you have a need for counseling, please reach out:

For questions, concerns or additional information about SCF activities, please contact the SCF Coronavirus Hotline at 941-752-5015.

COVID-19 / Coronavirus Resources

The following links contain reliable information about the Coronavirus pandemic:

• Florida Department of Health (FDH)*

*Includes updated statistics of cases in Florida

• Centers for Disease Control & Prevention (CDC)

• World Health Organization (WHO)

• Up-to-date information about the disease, prevention, treatment, etc. from Ovid.