If you have questions about finding sources, searching databases, citation or creating a research question research librarian are available to help you. Email, phone, and text are available during most of our operating hours.
Schedule a meeting with a research librarian.
Email: ask@hood.libanswers.com
Phone - Information Desk: (301) 696-3909
Phone - Research Support: (301) 696-3915
Crafternoon: Stamp Carving | Tuesday, September 16 | 4-6 PM | Library Cafe
Create your own stamp to decorate a tote bag or bookmark! Learn how to carve your own design into a stamp or use one of many fun ready-made stamps. No previous experience necessary - instructions and examples will be at the event!
Zotero Workshop - Thursday, September 18 | 1-2 PM (in person in Library Room 2028) and 6-7 PM (on Zoom)
Zotero is an open-source citation management application that can help you keep track of sources, create citations as you write, generate a formatted bibliography in a variety of styles, and more. In this introductory workshop, we'll help you get started with Zotero. Use this link to access the virtual session from 6:00 - 7:00 PM.
Link to session recording: https://youtu.be/S9hhQlroTwg
Public Library Card Sign-Up Event | Tuesday, September 23 | 3-6 PM | Library Lobby
The Frederick County Public Library will be on campus to help Hood community members sign up for public library cards. FCPL has a number of resources to complement our own library resources (things like streaming movies, emagazines, audiobooks, and more!) We'll have food and swag!
Research Party | Tuesday, September 30 | 3-6 PM | Library Room 2028
A very chill research and writing workshop. Swing by the research party to work with other students in a space where you can get help when you need it. Librarians and writing tutors will be on hand to answer questions and provide help. Plus--pizza!
Research Party | Thursday, November 6 | 3-6 PM | Library Room 2028
A very chill research and writing workshop. Swing by the research party to work with other students in a space where you can get help when you need it. Librarians and writing tutors will be on hand to answer questions and provide help. Plus--pizza!