Get to Know the Southern Maryland Regional Library Association.
Who We Are/What We Do
The Southern Maryland Regional Library Association, Inc. is a regional resource center for the public libraries in Calvert, Charles and St. Mary’s counties, providing library services for the staff and customers of public libraries throughout Southern Maryland.
Staff Resources
The regional library provides technology and training resources to staff via an extranet. The training calendar can be accessed directly by clicking here. Library staff can access their email via the web by clicking here.
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Southern Maryland Regional Library Association
301-884-0436
Hours of Operation: Mon – Fri, 8:30 AM – 4:30 PM
The Southern Maryland Regional Library Association is funded by the state of Maryland to supplement the services provided by the Calvert, Charles and St. Mary’s County library systems. Through this partnership, we can more efficiently, economically and effectively share resources among the area’s public libraries.
The regional library provides downloadable materials and online access to the following electronic information: major newspapers, research and information resources, automobile repair guides, antiques reference catalogues, health care information, tutoring and much more through the COSMOS Website.
The regional library also provides tools and resources for our partner library systems, including: email; technical support; training; acquisition and processing of materials; marketing and advocacy.
The regional library is a pioneer in providing state-of-the-art technology, including a digitization lab, online materials, downloadable books and much more.
Southern Maryland Regional Library Association Inc. provides access to many types of library materials through its online library COSMOS, such as:
- Books
- Audio Books
- Educational DVDs
- Music CDs
- Entertainment DVDs
- Books on CD
- Magazines
What’s New
Southern Maryland’s Top 10 Downloaded Books During the Coronavirus Pandemic
As Southern Marylanders practice social distancing, they are catching up on their reading lists and taking advantage of digital books offered through their public libraries. The region’s top 10 downloaded books include memoirs, an older [...]
Marshall Retires as SMRLA CEO
Southern Maryland Regional Library Association (SMRLA) CEO Sharan Marshall is retiring April 24 following 24 years of service with the regional resource center for the Calvert, Charles and St. Mary’s County public libraries. Marshall was [...]
SMRLA Increases Funding for Digital Collections as Library Facilities Remain Closed
As regional businesses and organizations remain closed due to the coronavirus pandemic, the Southern Maryland Regional Library Association (SMRLA) is helping increase access to online library materials by boosting funding for digital platforms. The [...]
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