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LIBRARY ANNOUNCEMENT - ONLINE LEARNING AND RESOURCES |
****UPDATE (1/4/2021)**** - In light of the growing concerns related to the coronavirus, the Library will be following the Level 5 protocols per the Alamo Colleges District. All Library services will be virtual until further notice. Due dates for all checked-out materials have been extended to February 22, 2021. The book drop will remain closed until further notice. All check-out materials from the NLC Library will now be due on February 22, 2021. We have automatically extended the due dates. Please hold onto your checked out materials until the Library re-opens. All Library drop boxes are closed. The Library will be sending out announcements via Nighthawk Notes, Facebook posts, the Library website, and LibGuides. Please check these throughout this time. All electronic and database resources are available 24/7. For assistance, please contact the Virtual Reference Desk. The Library's Virtual Reference Desk will be manned from 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM Monday through Thursday and 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM on Friday. We will be closed on Saturday and Sunday. During open hours, you can contact us via chat, email, or phone: (210) 486-5388. To chat with us, click on the green chat button located in the Contact Information box on the Library's website or the green floating button on the LibGuides. Do you have a question while we are closed? Email it to nlc-reference@alamo.edu. We will respond by the next business day. Remember, the Library is here to support you. Reach out to us if you have questions. |
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Virtual Reference Desk Fall & Spring Semesters Maymester Summer Semesters Convocation Week Intersession (Between Semesters) |
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