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 July 2023

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

From journals to next generation publishing

The Libraries’ statement of open access (OA) principles describes our aims for true transformation of the scholarly publishing system. We support next generation publishing models and academy-owned publishing infrastructure so that scholars and academic organizations are in control of production.