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UMA Libraries Zoom Room Guidelines
Purpose:
UMA Libraries has two “Zoom Rooms” reserved for patrons to use during synchronous class sessions. One is located in Katz Library 104 (Augusta) and the other is located in Nottage Library - Belfast Hall 110 (Bangor).
Students who do not live on campus, yet are taking a combination of live in-person and live online classes may find them especially useful.
The rooms are “first come, first served” unless booked. UMA-affiliated patrons have priority of Zoom Room use over public. Public patrons have a max duration of 2 hours of room use per day. To use a Zoom Room, inquire at the Circulation Desk.
Guidelines for use of a Zoom Room include:
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Users should not leave personal belongings or library technology unattended in the Zoom Room. Users are responsible for their own belongings and anything borrowed from the library, including headphones, laptops, and iPads.
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When using a Zoom Room, users should be courteous to other patrons by maintaining reasonable speaking and video sound levels, and keeping the room clean by removing trash and furniture should be returned to its original place.
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Users should be respectful of time and make sure they allow other patrons time to book each week.
Depending on availability, these rooms may also be used for personal or group study. Exceptions may be made at the discretion of Library Staff.
User Instructions & Help:
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Instructions located near Zoom Cart.
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For assistance, call IT Helpdesk and let them know you need immediate help: 1-800-696-4357
Welcome to UMA Libraries!
UMA Libraries’ mission supports the vision and goals of the University of Maine at Augusta to improve institutional outcomes by providing a dynamic and inclusive learning environment that empowers students, faculty, and researchers to access, evaluate, and use information effectively. We are committed to fostering intellectual curiosity, critical thinking, and lifelong learning through high-quality collections, technologies, expertise, and programming that speaks to the unique needs of our community. We strive to cultivate a collaborative and supportive community that values diversity, inclusivity, and equitable access to information.
Katz Library
UMA-Augusta Campus
207.621.3349 / uma.library@maine.edu
The Bennett D. Katz Library sits at the center of the Augusta campus adjacent to the Michael Klahr Center. Equipped with computer technology, areas for quiet study and group activities, and quick access to staff and faculty, the Katz Library services a variety of community needs.
About Katz Library
The Bennett D. Katz Library at The University of Maine at Augusta was designed to serve as a centerpiece for learning support for UMA students. The original building was completed in 1974. A major addition in 1988 included new interactive television studios and the statewide ITV system control center, as well as a new wing of the library. The facility now also includes a state-of-the-art recording studio associated with UMA’s premier jazz and contemporary music program.
The Katz Library collection focuses on the academic programs offered by UMA and has become a very effective tool for study and research for the UMA community. The collection is developed in concert with the UMA faculty. As a result, it represents the research and study needs of students and their academic programs.
UMA is a partner in URSUS, the shared online catalog of the University of Maine System. URSUS allows users to search and request materials from the collections of statewide campus and public libraries. In recent years, development of online databases and full-text electronic collections has enhanced UMA’s ability to provide high quality online library services to UMA students on-campus and those taking distance courses.
The Katz Library houses the Maine Women’s Hall of Fame, which comprises photographs and commendations recognizing Maine women whose accomplishments have had a significant statewide impact and who have improved the lives of women in Maine. Each March during Women’s History Month, the Maine Women’s Hall of Fame induction ceremony is held on the UMA campus. The Terry Plunkett Maine Writers Collection, also housed at the Katz Library, was dedicated shortly after Professor Plunkett’s death in 1998.
The Katz Library building is noted for its scenic views and striking architecture, with angular rooflines and large expanses of windows providing natural light. The library provides display space for student and faculty artwork representing the outstanding UMA art program.
The library is located on the Augusta campus of UMA, just to the east of Jewett Hall, and is open evenings and weekends while classes are in session. The Bennett D. Katz Library is a community library and is open to the public, providing guests public access computers, guest printing and wifi access, and community borrowing cards. Specific guest borrowing policies are listed on the Library Services page.
In 1999, the library was officially dedicated and named in honor of Bennett D. Katz, a legislator, local businessman, and founding father of The University of Maine at Augusta. His contributions to the development of the University, while a state senator, Chair of the Joint Legislative Education Committee, and UM System Trustee, served as the basis for this decision.
Bennett D. Katz was born in Springfield, Massachusetts. He attended public school in Boston and received a B.A. from Tufts College. He was a pilot in the Army Air Corps during World War II and later flew for American Overseas Airlines.
He worked in the hotel and travel businesses before becoming president of Nicolson & Ryan Jewelers, a position he held from 1950 to 1988. His political career included serving as Chairman of the Augusta Republican Committee, Chairman of Maine’s First Congressional District GOP Committee, Member of the Augusta City Council, Member of Maine’s House of Representatives, Member of the Maine Senate, and Senate Majority Leader.
Bennett Katz was Member Emeritus of the Board of Maine Education Services and Nellie Mae, as well as Treasurer, Board member, and former Chairman of the New England Board of Higher Education. He served on the Augusta Board of Trade and was Chairman of the Augusta Airport Advisory Committee.
Bennett Katz received numerous awards, including an Honorary Doctorate from the University of Maine System. He lived in Augusta with his wife, Edith and passed away in November 2007.
Directions to Katz Library
From the North: Take Interstate 95 south to exit 112, turn left off exit ramp. Go approximately one mile, turn right onto University Drive. At the T intersection turn left onto Jewett Drive. Parking is available on the right. The Katz Library is in the large building on the right. From the South: Take Interstate 95 north to Exit 112A. Bear right, go approximately one mile, turn left onto University Drive. At the T intersection turn left onto Jewett Drive. Parking is available on the right. Katz Library is in the large building on the right.
Nottage Library
UMA-Bangor Campus
207.262.7900 / uma.library@maine.edu
The Nottage Library welcomes you to our space on the first floor of Belfast Hall at UMA Bangor. Here you will find comfortable furniture, group areas, quiet study spaces, and plenty of computer terminals. Staff are happy to assist you in finding the information you need and learning how to use it.
About Nottage Library
We can serve many of your academic needs. We are not just interested in handing students a book; we want to help students learn how to search the Web, use books and articles in their writing, and cite their sources.
We can help in-person, on the phone, and online. Librarians are available via chat reference many of the hours that the library is open. We also have Research Guides for many of the school’s courses and programs.
We have a carefully-chosen book collection of more than 25,000 volumes, as well as 550 audio and video recordings and 180 periodical subscriptions. We have specialized collections serving UMA Bangor’s unique Dental Health and Veterinary Technology programs and strong support for other UMA Bangor programs such as Mental Health & Human Services, Justice Studies, Computer Information Systems, Liberal Studies, and Business Administration.
If we don’t have the book that you need, we can easily help you get it from other libraries. You can have books brought here from any University of Maine library with just a click in the URSUS online catalog. Just ask how!
Most of our journals (as well as many books) are available online. The University provides you with online options where you can start all of your research: OneSearch, and the Library’s Databases.
Directions to Nottage Library
Directions to Nottage Library from Interstate 95:
- Take exit 183 (Hammond Street/Airport). Southbound travelers, turn right at the end of the exit ramp onto Hammond Street. Northbound travelers, turn left onto Hammond.
- Proceed to the first set of traffic lights (you will be facing the runway at Bangor International Airport) and turn right onto Maine Avenue.
- Travel approximately one mile and enter a traffic circle. Take the first exit from the traffic circle, onto Texas Avenue, entering the UMA-Bangor campus.
- Drive past Lewiston Hall and the MPBN building. Turn right into the parking lot for Belfast Hall. The library occupies the first floor of Belfast Hall.
Using The Library
We are happy to help you. Here are some tips that will help you get the most out of your library visit.
- Please bring your student ID card every time you come to the library. You need it to borrow books, use the photocopier, and print from our computers.
- Please check in with us after you get your student ID so that we can activate your card.
- We have computers and WiFi access for both students/staff/faculty and community guests.
Borrowing:
Students can borrow books, DVDs, and other items for the following periods:
- Books: 4 weeks
- Periodicals & Maine File: 1 week
- Videos: 2 weeks
- Course Reserves: varies – please call ahead for details.
Fines:
Be sure you know the due date for any library materials you check out. We will send you a notice of any overdue books. Returning or renewing books promptly at this point will avoid all fines. Your next notice will be an emailed and printed bill for $55.00. If you return books after they have been billed to you, your cost for URSUS books will be removed.
Renewals:
If no one else is waiting for the books checked out to you, you may renew them by phone, in person, or through the online catalog (URSUS). Renewal lets you avoid all overdue notices and bills. Periodicals, Maine File materials, videos, and reserves cannot be renewed.