Get help using our Library, and connect with our Subject Librarians to support your studies, teaching and research.
Services for Undergrad Students
Services for Graduate Students
Services for Faculty & Staff
Services for Community Users
Specialized Services
Technology in the LibraryServices for Undergradute Students
- Book a Study Room
- Borrow Materials
- Computers, Labs, Printing, Scanning
- Connect from Off Campus
- Course Reserves
- Course E-textbooks - see if the library has a free digital copy of your textbook
- CourseWorks
- Display your artwork in the library
- Library Disability Resources
- Meet your Subject Librarian
- Pay Fines and Fees
- Renew
- Request a U of M Item (Get It)
- Request an Interlibrary Loan
- Returns
- Services for Remote Users
- Use My Account
Services for Graduate Students
- Book a Study Room
- Borrow Materials
- Course Reserves
- Course E-textbooks - see if the library has a free digital copy of your textbook
- CourseWorks
- Library Disability Resources
- Meet your Subject Librarian
- Pay Fines and Fees
- Renew
- Request a U of M Item (Get It)
- Request an Interlibrary Loan
- Return
- Services for Distance Learners
- Use My Account
Services for Faculty & Staff
Get Materials
- Borrowing Privileges - check out library materials, renew, and see loan periods
- Connect from Off Campus - access library resources from a computer off campus
- Contact Your Subject Librarian to request the purchase of books or media
- Databases A-Z - access over 300 databases, indexes and data repositories
- Designate a Proxy - allow an assistant to pick up materials for you
- Get It - borrow materials from libraries in the U of M system
- Interlibrary Loan - borrow materials from libraries outside our system
- Materials Delivery - request shipping services
Course Support
- Copyright Information - information about copyright restrictions, rights, and fair use policies
- Course Reserves Processing - how to place items on reserve
- Course Support Initiatives - learn more about efforts to reduce costs for course content
- Library Course Materials- Learn about the integration of Research Guides and Library Reserves in Canvas
- Library Instruction - classroom instructional sessions, course guides, and tutorials
- Linking to Library Resources - how to create persistent links to library resources
- Media Booking - reserve Kathryn A. Martin Library DVDs for classroom use
- Streaming Video Content and Copyright - useful information about requesting, purchasing, and supporting streaming video content in the classroom and online, also you can search the University Libraries catalog for films available at the Walter Smart Learning Commons on the Twin Cities campus review the Media support information.
- Subject Librarians - contact your subject librarian for research help, library instruction, book ordering, and more
- Databases A-Z - access over 300 databases, indexes and data repositories
- Teaching Online Courses - library resources to help you foster student learning
Research Support
- Research Help - 24/7 help via chat, text, email, telephone, or in person
- Citation Managers - citation management tools for organizing and storing references and creating bibliographies and footnotes
- Subject Librarians - contact your subject librarian for research help, library instruction, book ordering, and more
Publish and Archive Your Work
- Copyright & Permissions - University of Minnesota Copyright Services
- Scholarly Communications at UMD - Learn about your options for publication, storage and preservation
- UMD Archives - collects and preserves campus records
Outreach and Support
The Library offers space for your events and instruction, places for your creative displays, and venues for your official advertisements! Our Communications and Events Committee has complied a list of what we offer to help bridge you with your audience from table tents, to posters, to hosting events in the rotunda.
See how we can help your event!
Services for Community Users
- Borrow Materials
- Library Disability Resources
- Pay Fines and Fees
- Renew Materials
- Request an Item
- Return Materials
- Use a Guest Computer
- Electronic Resources for Community Users
- Open Access and Free Resources for Community Users
Specialized Services in the Library
The Securian Learning Commons on the library's second floor includes in-person research help, tutoring, a writers' workshop, a mathematics learning lab, as well as the multimedia hub for your video and technology needs.
- Research Help and Research Guides for Courses
- Securian Math Learning Lab (open study during off-hours - lights may be off. That's OK, you're welcome to come in!)
- Tutoring Center (open study during off-hours)
- Writers' Workshop
Technology in the Library