Requests for articles, chapters, and other copies are being filled like normal.
Requests for loans of physical items are still somewhat limited – we appreciate your patience and ask that you observe a temporary limit of 10 active ILLs at a time.
Please expect delays (even for copies). Staffing levels at institutions across the country are still varied and will continue to be fluid in the months ahead.
E-books are not available via ILL; we can obtain the print version or we can request a few sections to be copied for you.
Physical items can be picked up at the Information Desk in the library; contactless pick-up is available for those that request it.
ILLs you no longer need can be returned to the Information Desk in the library or via the library’s book drop in the foyer.
Please request renewals on materials promptly - you'll receive email notices to remind you.
Email Sonja Timmerman (stimmer2@gustavus.edu) with any ILL questions.
Course Reserves. If you would like to know what you currently have on Course Reserves, please contact Leah Zacate (lzacate@gustavus.edu, x7558).
Research Guides. The Library's research guides (http://libguides.gustavus.edu) and Articles & Databases menus contain links to many online resources.
Archives Digital Collections. Archives Digital Collections
Gustavus Librarians will continue to be available for consultations about classes, assignments, and student support. They can be reached by email, phone, and chat; contact information can be found here. In addition to contacting your liaison librarian about integrating library instruction into your modified course, you can also reach out to them to discuss how they can create a Research Guide for your course or make edits or additions to an existing one.
Note: Be sure to test your access to a particular e-book before you incorporate it into your research or teaching.
January 2021 reference (research) help:
During January term:
Please check the Library's homepage for updates or changes.
Services for immunocompromised patrons or those unable to come to campus:
For those patrons who are unable to come into the building, the Library may be able to provide contactless pickup and/or scanned copies of articles or book chapters upon request. This online tutorial explains these services in more detail.
The library has acquired streaming licenses for select films for online teaching during the COVID-19 pandemic. Click the link above to run a library catalog search for videos licensed for streaming during the 2020-21 academic year. If you decide to incorporate one of these films into a class, you can direct your students to click the "View Now" button in the library catalog to view the film. Or you can contact your liaison librarian to request a direct link to a film.
Do you have additional questions about streaming? Would you like to inquire about the possibility of acquiring a streaming license for required viewing in your class? Just contact your liaison librarian.
Having trouble with your library account? Contact us for help:
We can usually address your problem more quickly if you provide the following information:
