With the approach of MSUM’s winter session, the Library has been working to provide seamless service for students and faculty. While the library building will be closed per usual during this period (i.e., the portion of the library building with book stacks and reference desk), we will continue to provide access to all collections and services, including:
December 18-22 | 10:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
December 23-26 | Closed/No Services
December 27-29 | 10:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Dec. 31-Jan. 1 | Closed/No Services
January 2-5 | 8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. (Building reopens for regular services on 1/2/24.)
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Availability and access |
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Study space |
The Library Porch will be available 24/7 for studying.
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Computer access |
The 24-Hour Computer Lab in Library room 101 (first floor) will remain open. |
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Print book checkout |
Books from MSUM’s collection can be requested and picked up at the IT Help Desk (use North Entrance). |
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Print inter-library loan |
Interlibrary loans can still be requested. Books requested via ILL can be picked up at the IT Help Desk (use North Entrance).
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Electronic inter-library loan |
Articles will be scanned and sent to your campus email. This service can be requested using the interlibrary loan links within databases or our ILL form.
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Reference support |
Research assistance will be provided by MSUM librarians from 10:00am to 4:30 pm via chat/email/phone or by appointment via Zoom. https://libguides.mnstate.edu/ask-a-librarian Reference assistance outside of normal hours continues to be provided by our AskMN partners. |
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Technical support for e-resources |
Technical support will be provided by MSUM librarians from 10:00am to 4:30 pm via chat/email/phone or by appointment via Zoom. https://libguides.mnstate.edu/ask-a-librarian. After hours, visit our Troubleshooting Guide for some help tips to solve common access issues: https://libguides.mnstate.edu/troubleshooting |
