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Health Sciences Library
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Andersen Library
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- Computers, printing, and scanningUse computers, print from your device or the cloud, or make digital copies.
- Study spacesOpen and reservable spaces for individual and group study. Reserve a study room
- Tech spacesSpaces with unique technology such as makerspaces. Browse library tech spaces
Celebrate Walter Library
Join us as we come together as a community to celebrate the past, present, and future of the Libraries as Walter Library turns 100.
Popular services
- Interlibrary Loan Request materials from non U of M Libraries. Search libraries worldwide in WorldCat.
- Course materials Find textbooks and course readings. Check for free required course readings.
- Tutoring Peer help with course work and research.
- Meet with a librarian Consultations for help with research and projects.
- Workshops In-person and online workshops on a variety of topics.
Research guides by subject
Recommended resources from librarians to help your research.
Popular databases
- Academic Search Premier For any topic. How to use Academic Search Premier (2:23).
- Google Scholar For any topic. How to use Google Scholar (3:27).
- JSTOR Arts, humanities, and social sciences. How to use JSTOR (2:07).
- APA PsycInfo Psychology journals. How to use APA PsycInfo (3:20).
- PubMed For the health sciences. How to use PubMed (2:53).
- Web of Science For science and social sciences. How to use Web of Science (2:52).
Services
Connect with Libraries experts to support your studies, teaching, and research.
Student support
Services to help with classes, assignments, and research papers using research consultants and tutors, and to help create media for projects including video or audio production.
Instruction support
Instruction support services help find quality course materials that fit your class. We can also help you integrate information literacy and research inquiry skills into your course.
Research support services
Researcher support services provides U of M scholars and academics quick access to information and tools to plan, conduct, and disseminate their work.
Collections
Main collections
- General collectionsFind books, articles, journals, streaming video, maps, music, and more. Use guides to help start your research or assignment. Your U Card is your library card to check out books and other material.
- Subject libraries and collectionsVisit our subject libraries such as the East Asian Library, Map Library, Music Library, Natural Resources Library and more.
Special collections
- Archives and Special CollectionsVisit our archives to access rare and unique historical materials and primary sources. Collections include the Sherlock Holmes Collections, the Performing Arts Archives, the Tretter Collection in GLBT Studies, and more.
- Digital collectionsExplore digitized material from our archives, collections, exhibits, and projects. This includes primary sources such as photos, letters, audio recordings, videos, and more.
Reading for fun
- Popular reading collectionsCollections of popular reading are available in Walter Library, Wilson Library, Magrath Library. Get ebooks and audiobooks using the Libby app.
- Popular newspapers onlineConsult our guide to find newspapers, magazines, broadcasts, and other news sources available from the Libraries.
News and events
News
‘You are worth it’: First gen students share their stories
For many students finishing up the fall semester this year, they are the first in…
Exhibit
Symbolic Significance
This exhibit examines the history of Jewish community members working with local school districts to make space for Jewish Minnesotans to practice their religion without conflict. The exhibit is presented by the Berman Upper Midwest Jewish Archives at the University of Minnesota. Open through Jan. 30, 2024 at Elmer L. Andersen Library.
Events and workshops
- ONLINE: Introduction to Zotero
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Virtual Event - A North Pole Pop-Up Exhibit!
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Elmer L. Andersen Library, Room 120 - Dance Roots book reading with Mary Moore Easter
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Elmer L. Andersen Library, Room 120 - Prepare to Promote Your Group
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Toaster Breakerspace (Walter Library Basement)
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