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University of Minnesota Libraries
Using the Libraries during COVID-19
Four campus libraries are open for Twin Cities students, faculty, and staff with valid U Cards. Hours are limited. Other libraries may be open by appointment. (Last updated Nov. 23, 2020)Search for books, journals, articles, media and more.
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Hours & locations more library locations
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- Until further notice:
- Four libraries are open with limited hours
- U Card access only
- Face coverings required
- Physical distancing required
- Follow safety protocols
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Walter Library
East Bank
Today: 8:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.more Walter hours -
Wilson Library
West Bank
Today: 8:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.more Wilson hours -
Health Sciences Library
East Bank
Today: 8:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.more Health Sciences hours -
Magrath Library
St. Paul
Today: 8:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.more Magrath hours - Computers · Printing · Scanning
Research
Researcher support
Services to prepare for your research project; finding, creating, & using data; publishing & sharing research; & measuring impact.
Collections
Repositories
The Digital Conservancy, Data Repository for the U of M, & UMedia contain photos, video, maps, publications, & data sets provided by University students, faculty, & departments.
Spaces
SMART Learning Commons
These spaces provide learning support such as tutoring, media support, & spaces for group study.
Collections
Archives & Special Collections
Unique collections covering a wide array of subjects. Archive staff is available to help you make the most of these materials.
Research
Digital Arts, Sciences, & Humanities (DASH)
Supports faculty & students working with digital methodologies in research, teaching, & artistic projects.
News more news
Learning to lead
Since its founding in 1998, the biennial Minnesota Institute for Early Career Librarians has focused on developing leadership qualities among the underrepresented librarians recruited for the course. The 2020 Institute, held online, gathered 27 enrollees and concluded on Nov. 5.
Events more events
Exhibits more exhibits
Downton Abbey: Behind the Scenes of Health and Illness
In this online exhibit, Wangensteen Historical Library holdings come together to illuminate the medical themes threaded throughout Masterpiece Theater’s wildly popular Downton Abbey.
Library perks more library perks
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Online popular newspapers
New York Times, Star Tribune, St. Paul Pioneer Press, Washington Post, Wall Street Journal.
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Popular reading collections
Browse Wilson popular reading collection and Walter Libraries' general literature.
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EffectiveU
Tips for studying, time & stress management, note taking, & test prep.
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Ebooks Minnesota
A wide variety of subjects for readers of all ages; features literature & nonfiction.