U Card required to access all libraries

A U Card is required to access all libraries. Some campus libraries are now open to members of the public by appointment. Learn more about public access.

News from October 2021

See all upcoming Libraries events — including our featured events, workshops, and exhibits — on the UMN Twin Cities Events Calendar.

Towards Open Access at the University of Minnesota Libraries

The University of Minnesota Libraries is committed to an open and diverse scholarly publishing system. We prioritize initiatives and publishing models that enable the University’s research to be freely available as a public good.