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Welcome to the Pope Pius XII Library
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We are ready to assist you in all of your research needs.
From identifying the right resources to defining the appropriate search terms, we are here to help you produce your best work.
- Research GuidesGet help researching your topic and find general guides for all subject areas.
- Search the CollectionFind databases, journals, articles and books here.
- Library ServicesLearn about reference, borrowing, course reserves, study room reservations, interlibrary loan, and services available to distance and off-site learners.
- Pharmacy LibraryPharmacy Research Guide
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- FAQsDon’t know where to begin? Start by reviewing answers to common questions.
Library Catalog – Quick Search
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Pope Pius XII Library Hours
Pope Pius XII Hours
- In keeping with current USJ COVID policy, masks are no longer mandatory.
- Please make sure there is money in your printing account. Look for Cashnet in myUSJ under Billing/Office of the Bursar. The money will be added the next business day.
- Fall Semester 2023 Library Hours:
- Sunday 2:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m.
- Monday – Thursday 8:30 a.m. – 10:00 p.m.
- Friday 8:30 a.m. – 8:00 p.m.
- Saturday 10:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m.
- Holiday, summer, and between semester hours vary. Please check our webpage or call the circulation desk.
- Finals Week 2023 Library Hours:
- Sunday, December 10, 2023 2:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m.
- Monday, December 11, 2023 8:30 a.m. – 10:00 p.m.
- Tuesday, December 12, 2023 8:30 a.m. – 10:00 p.m.
- Wednesday, December 13, 2023 8:00 a.m. -11:00 p.m.
- Thursday, December 14, 2023 8:00 a.m. – 11:00 p.m.
- Friday, December 15, 2023 8:00 a.m. – 8:00 p.m.
- Saturday, December 16, 2023 10:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m.
- Sunday, December 17, 2023 Closed
- To email a reference librarian,
[email protected]
Phone: 860-231-5435 - To email circulation staff,
[email protected] - Phone: 860-231-5209
Hours may change depending upon University holidays.
Curbside Pickup
Is there a book from the library collection you would like to pick up without coming into the building?
The Pope Pius XII Library is offering a reduced-contact pickup service for all current USJ Students, Staff, and Faculty.
Visit this page for more details.
Contact Us
The University library staff is here to assist you with all of your research needs.
For general library or circulation assistance please contact the circulation desk at 860.231.5209 or email at [email protected].
For research help or reference assistance please contact the reference desk at 860.231.5435 or email at [email protected].
Christina Flood ’07 ’09, M.L.S
Digital Literacy Librarian
Phone: 860.231.5888
Email: [email protected]
Kathleen Kelley
Interlibrary Loan Coordinator
Phone: 860.231.5750
Email: [email protected]
Roseanne Krzanowski, M.L.S.
Head Librarian
Phone: 860.231.5647
Email: [email protected]
Elizabeth Lesso, M.L.I.S.
Reference & User Experience Librarian
Phone: 860.231.5586
Email: [email protected]
Tanya Robillard
Access Services Coordinator
Phone: 860.231.5209
Email: [email protected]
Ann Williams, M.A., M.Ed.
Systems Librarian/Cataloger
Phone: 860.231.5207
Email: [email protected]