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Continuity of SCF Library Services

Information of library services available during interruption of classes

Welcome

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 & Returning Materials

Library Hours:

Currently, the SCF Libraries are open with regular hours, for SCF Students & Staff only.

At this time, no guests are allowed on campus.

 

Fall 2020 Hours

Bradenton Campus:

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

 

Venice Campus:

  • Monday - Thursday      8:00am - 8:00pm
  • ​Friday                           8:00am - 2:00pm
  • ​Saturday - Sunday        Closed

 

Lakewood Ranch:

  • Mon. & Tues.      9:00 am - 4:00 pm
  • ​Wednesday        9:00 am - 4:30 pm (new time)
  • Thursday.           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 open online sign

 

 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

Please return items to our outside book drops

 

  • 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.

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.**

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)

 

Need assistance with remote access?

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.

Additional support

Counseling Services

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

Campus Links

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

Reliable Information

COVID-19 / Coronavirus Resources

The following links contain reliable information about the Coronavirus pandemic:

*Includes updated statistics of cases in Florida