The U Libraries Is a really large library system with over 12 libraries. Sure, we have a lot of books (over 8 million of them) but we have lots more for your research and discovery. Below is just a sample. Contact us if you don't see something you are expecting, needing, or hoping to see. Remember Gold Book also has lots of additional campus resources. Welcome to the Libraries!
Assignment Calculator
Enter your due dates to get the steps of the research and writing process of your project.
Citation managers
Citation managers are software that keeps track of your citations, and formats them for your papers and bibliographies.
Coffee shops
Fuel up while you study at one of the coffee shops housed in both Walter and Wilson.
EffectiveU
Tips and tricks to help with time management, stress, notetaking, and more.
Full text articles
Tip: if you don’t seen a link to the PDF, click “Find it.”
Interlibrary Loan
Request materials not owned by the Libraries from other libraries for free.
Library Course Pages
A listing of the best databases for your course. You can also browse by title (link to a-z) or subject (link to subject guides).
Makerspaces
3D printers, sewing machines, & electronics equipment. Available in Walter and Bio-Medical.
Off-campus access
Log in with your U of M internet ID and password or use the proxy bookmarklet (link to proxy bookmarklet).
Peer research help
Student help finding information sources. Drop-in or by appointment.
Student English Language Support
Drop in support for international students at Walter Library or by appointment.
Study 24/7
Walter, Bio-Med, and Wilson are open 24/7 before and during finals.
Textbooks
See if your textbooks are online or available to be checked out from the Libraries.
U Card
Your U Card is your library card. Check out books, DVDs, and other materials for free.
Wireless printing
Print your paper from your laptop using wireless printing, available in most libraries.
