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Personal Librarian Program

Each student is paired with a librarian who specializes in the student’s course subject or major and who serves as the “go-to” person for research-related questions.

Find your Personal Librarian

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Library Renovation Updates

The Libraries remain open during renovation (with a few restrictions). Our redesigned spaces will be modern, engaging, and flexible.

Visit our Renovation guide

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Video Tutorials

The Beginner Research Series of tutorials offers information on the differences between popular and scholarly sources, tips for conducting an effective search, and an introduction to databases.

View our tutorials

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Featured Guide: Copyright for UMSL Faculty

This guide, created for faculty, is designed to answer questions about how to use copyrighted material in your courses.

View the guide 

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Newspaper Access

The library offers free subscriptions to popular newspapers (e.g., New York Times) and database access to current and historical news resources.

Access our news resources

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Upcoming Workshops and Events

The library’s Spring events include workshops, pop up library + crafting events, and book club meetings that are scheduled one month at a time.

View our Event Listings