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University of Minnesota Libraries
We are open online! Our buildings may be closed, but you can connect virtually to our librarians and staff and access millions of books and many services and resources online.
Essential services and resources: Undergraduates | Graduate students | Faculty and staff
Emergency full-text access to millions of books from our print collection is temporarily available online! Look for the HathiTrust link in search results. More about accessing online books
Essential services and resources: Undergraduates | Graduate students | Faculty and staff
Emergency full-text access to millions of books from our print collection is temporarily available online! Look for the HathiTrust link in search results. More about accessing online books
Search for books, journals, articles, media and more.
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Questions about closure
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What about the print collections?
Millions of items in our print collection are temporarily available in full text online! Use Libraries search, and look for "Full Text Available at HathiTrust." Don't see what you're looking for? Contact our interlibrary loan staff.
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Do I need to return my books?
No. No fines will be charged during the closure.
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Can I return items if I leave MN before campus re-opens?
If you must, return to exterior book returns at Wilson, Walter, Magrath, or Natural Resources libraries.
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How do I get help with my class?
Check out our online tutoring and consultation services.
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As an instructor, how do I get materials for my class?
Send a reserves request, or contact the Media Outreach Librarian to stream a video for class.
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What services can visitors use?
Our licensing contracts limit remote database access to current students, faculty, and staff. However, some resources are available to Minnesotans.
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Hours & locations more library locations
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All University Libraries are currently closed until further notice.
- 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
Mapping Prejudice
The May 25 death of George Floyd, 46, is the just the latest in a long history of racial injustice in Minneapolis. Our Mapping Prejudice project has documented how housing deeds were used as powerful obstacles for people of color seeking safe and affordable housing.
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.
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Makerspaces
3D printers, sewing machines, robotics, & crafting tools. Available in Walter Library's Breakerspace and Bio-Medical Library's Makerspace .