General Services
Borrow or Access Materials - learn how to access library materials and how long you may borrow them
Request an Interlibrary Loan - learn about requesting materials from non-University of Minnesota libraries
Request a U of M Item (Get It) - learn about requesting materials from other University of Minnesota Libraries
Use My Library Account - see your loans, requests, due dates, fees, blocks, and more
Pay Fines and Fees - learn about due dates and how to pay for Lost fees
Book a Study Room - reserve private study space for up to 3 hours/day
Computers, Labs, Printing, Scanning - find available technology in the library
Connect from Off Campus - use EZproxy or the campus VPN to access restricted electronic resources
Library Disability Resources - access links to university disability resources
Course Support
Course Ebooks - see if the library has a free digital copy of your textbook
Library Course Materials - provide student access to library and instructor-provided materials for courses
Course Materials Support - learn more about efforts to reduce costs for course content
Library Instruction - learn about classroom instructional sessions, course guides, and tutorials
Research Support
Research Help - get 24/7 help via chat, email, telephone, or in person
Research Guides for Courses - in-depth research support for specific subjects and courses
Meet your Subject Librarian - connect with the librarian for your department/major
Citation Managers - find information about citation styles and citation managers
Scholarly Communications at UMD - learn about your options for publication, storage and preservation
Copyright Information - see information about copyright restrictions, rights, and fair use policies
Services for Community Users
Borrow Materials - visit the Library Services Desk to get your library card
Use a Guest Computer - visit the Library Services Desk to get your computer card
Electronic Resources for Community Users - discover open access resources and resources available from local public libraries
Securian Learning Commons
The Securian Learning Commons on the library's second floor includes in-person research help, tutoring, a writers' workshop, and a mathematics learning lab.
Securian Math Learning Lab - access self-paced learning with instructors and software that guides adaptive learning
Tutoring Center - get academic assistance in a wide range of courses from student tutors
Writers' Workshop - consult one-on-one on your writing projects with faculty and graduate consultants who can assist writers in any discipline