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All libraries are now offering limited services, but you can still get help online. Check out each library location tab on the library homepage for current hours and services available at each campus. Current in-person library hours for Spring semester are as follows:

Miley Library, Massey Campus

Monday-Thursday, 9:00 a.m.—4:00 p.m.

Pruitt Campus Library

Monday-Thursday, 9:00 a.m.—1:00 p.m.

Brackett Library, Mueller Campus

Monday, Thursday, Friday: 9:00 a.m.—5:00 p.m.

Tuesday, Wednesday: 12:00 p.m.—8:00 p.m.

Morgade Library, Chastain Campus

Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday: 10:00 a.m. — 5:30 p.m. (closed 12:00—2:00 p.m. for cleaning.)

Wednesday: 12:00—8 p.m. (closed 3:00—5:00 p.m. for cleaning)

Chat with an IRSC Librarian Online Reference Service

Monday-Thursday 10:00 a.m.—4:00 p.m.

All loan items from IRSC Libraries will have their due dates extended until the end of the semester, with no late fees. Check the websites for St Lucie County, Indian River County, and Martin County for information about closures and returning items.

The IRSC library provides access to over 100 databases from any computer or mobile device. Databases are organized by subject to make it easy to find resources for a specific class. Students can log in using their MyPioneerPortal credentials (RiverMail email and password). Faculty and staff will use their Okta/IRSC email credentials.

MyPioneerPortal log in screen

To log in to the databases, you will use the same Rivermail e-mail address and password you set up to log into MyPioneerPortal. First-time users of MyPioneerPortal can create their password by following the instructions you receive in your activation email. To reset your password, select "Need help signing in." The librarians cannot reset MyPioneerPortal passwords, if you need additional assistance visit the tutorial on MyPioneerPortal.

 

The Librarians have worked with your professors to prepare Subject Guides for your classes. Check out the guides to find database suggestions, recommended websites, and many more resources. Still can't find what you need? Email us at library@irsc.edu to be connected with a librarian.

You can find information about citing in APA, MLA, CSE, and Chicago styles by visiting the LibGuide devoted to each. APA and MLA papers may be submitted for review by an IRSC librarian.

Submit your APA papers here.

Submit your CSE papers here.

Submit your MLA papers here.

Questions regarding citing appropriately in any writing style may be directed to the IRSC Librarian team at library@irsc.edu

There's a lot of conflicting information about COVID-19 around the internet. Make sure you continue to evaluate any source you use for credibility before making decisions that could impact your health. Check out the COVID-19 Resources LibGuide for quality sources you can trust and IRSC's News Literacy for resources on evaluating websites and fact-checking your sources.

You can chat live with a librarian using the box below during regular business hours (Summer chat hours are Monday-Thursday 10 a.m.-4 p.m.)

 

Still need help? IRSC librarians will be available to help with any research question. You can:

Email a librarian. After you email, a librarian will contact you during regular business hours.

Contact us using Facebook Messenger

Text a Librarian: (772) 462-5662

Book a virtual or in-person research appointment with a librarian.

IRSC's Academic Support Center has virtual tutoring available in English, Math, Physics, Biology, A&P, Nutrition, and Pharmacology. They can also review your papers for grammar, sentence structure, and other mechanical problems.

Check out the library's Quick Guide for Distance Education for more information on library resources to support faculty.