Get to Know the Southern Maryland Regional Library Association.

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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.

About Us

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Staff Resources

The regional library provides technology and training resources to staff.

Staff SMILEportal
Staff Training Calendar
Staff Email Access

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Featured Services

The training resource formerly known as Lynda.com is now LinkedIn Learning. Library patrons have free access to LinkedIn Learning, which features thousands of courses for personal and professional growth.

Online Tutoring

Southern Maryland Regional Library Association

301-884-0436

Hours of Operation: Mon – Fri, 8 AM – 4 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, 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 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

 

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Our Partners

Calvert Library
Charles County Public Library
St. Mary's County Library
American Library Association
Maryland State Dept of Education, Division of Library Development and Services
Eastern Shore Regional Library
Maryland Library Association
Maryland State Library Resource Center
Western Maryland Regional Library