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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11.0pt">Dear Biology Department, </span>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11.0pt">As you transition to online course and research, here are some important resources and updates from the MIT Libraries.
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<li class="MsoListParagraph" style="margin-left:0in"><b><span style="font-size:11.0pt">Expanded and free e-resources</span></b><span style="font-size:11.0pt"> during COVID-19 closure: In addition to our regular e-resources, many publishers are making e-resources
available for free and expanding existing subscriptions. See </span><a href="https://libguides.mit.edu/covid19closure-resources"><span style="font-size:11.0pt">https://libguides.mit.edu/covid19closure-resources</span></a><span style="font-size:11.0pt"> for
the complete list. </span></li></ol>
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<li class="MsoListParagraph" style="margin-left:0in"><span style="font-size:11.0pt">To
<b>suggest a purchase</b> of any ebooks or other online resources, especially those originally available as print materials, please submit your requests through
</span><a href="https://libraries.mit.edu/suggest-purchase"><span style="font-size:11.0pt">https://libraries.mit.edu/suggest-purchase</span></a><span style="font-size:11.0pt"> or contact me at
</span><a href="mailto:crummett@mit.edu">crummett@mit.edu</a> directly<span style="font-size:11.0pt">.<br>
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</span></li><li class="MsoListParagraph" style="margin-left:0in"><span style="font-size:11.0pt">Please continue sending
<b>your </b></span><a href="https://libraries.mit.edu/docs/ilb/"><b><span style="font-size:11.0pt">interlibrary borrowing requests</span></b></a><span style="font-size:11.0pt"> for articles, book chapters, and other potential e-access as usual. However, all
BorrowDirect and interlibrary borrowing (ILB) loan requests are <b>suspended for</b>
<b>borrowing of physical materials</b> until the Libraries re-open. </span></li></ol>
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<li class="MsoListParagraph" style="margin-left:0in"><span style="font-size:11.0pt">Review our tips on
<b>access to library resources</b> <b>off-campus</b> at </span><a href="https://libraries.mit.edu/offcampus"><span style="font-size:11.0pt">https://libraries.mit.edu/offcampus</span></a><span style="font-size:11.0pt"> . If anyone needs troubleshooting, contact
Ask Us at </span><a href="https://libraries.mit.edu/ask/"><span style="font-size:11.0pt">https://libraries.mit.edu/ask/</span></a><span style="font-size:11.0pt"> </span></li></ol>
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<li class="MsoListParagraph" style="margin-left:0in"><b><span style="font-size:11.0pt">Theses</span></b><span style="font-size:11.0pt"> for the May 2020 degree period may be submitted electronically in accordance with the </span><a href="https://facultygovernance.mit.edu/message-chair"><span style="font-size:11.0pt">Emergency
Academic Regulations</span></a><span style="font-size:11.0pt"> in effect March 15, 2020. The Libraries are working with the Institute to develop new specifications, and we will post updates on the </span><a href="https://libraries.mit.edu/distinctive-collections/thesis-specs/"><span style="font-size:11.0pt">Specifications
for Thesis Preparation page</span></a><span style="font-size:11.0pt"> when available.</span></li></ol>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11.0pt">All MIT Libraries (including 24-hour spaces and book drops) are closed until further notice. But I and my library colleagues will remain available remotely during the closure.
<span style="color:black">You can find up-to-date information about library services at<span class="apple-converted-space"> </span></span></span><a href="https://libraries.mit.edu/about/covid19/" title="https://libraries.mit.edu/about/covid19/"><span style="font-size:11.0pt; color:#044A91">https://libraries.mit.edu/about/covid19/</span></a><span style="font-size:11.0pt; color:black">
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11.0pt">As always, please never hesitate to reach out to me when you need help.</span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11.0pt">Stay safe and be well. </span>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11.0pt">Best, <br>
Courtney </span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:12.75pt"><span style="font-size:11.0pt; color:black">Courtney Crummett</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:12.75pt"><span style="font-size:11.0pt; color:black">Collection Strategist for Science & Engineering and Research Data</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:12.75pt"><span style="font-size:11.0pt; color:black">HST & IMES Librarian, Interim Biosciences Librarian
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:12.75pt"><span style="font-size:11.0pt; color:black">MIT Libraries</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:12.75pt"><span style="font-size:11.0pt; color:black">617.324.8290</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:13.5pt"><u><span style="font-size:11.0pt; color:#801B80"><a href="https://libraries.mit.edu/about/welcome/" title="http://libraries.mit.edu/welcome">Welcome to the MIT Libraries</a></span></u><span style="font-size:11.0pt; color:black"></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:13.5pt"><span style="font-size:11.0pt; color:black"><a href="https://libguides.mit.edu/c.php?g=175998&p=1160919#3382108" title="https://libguides.mit.edu/c.php?g=175998&p=1160919#3382108">How can Courtney help you? </a></span></p>
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