Using the Library

Collections

Loan Periods and Renewals
All materials are loaned for two weeks and may be renewed online, by phone or in person if not on hold by another person.

Holds
If an item you want is checked out, you can place a hold through the online catalog to receive the item when it is returned.

To renew or place holds online, log in to your online library catalog account using your nine digit student id.

Borrowing Guidelines
Consult the following guidelines for borrowing by students, faculty & staff, or community members.

Resources in Alternative Formats
For students with documented disabilities, resources can be requested in alternative formats, such as large print, Braille, and audiotape.

Orientation to the Library
View a slide show or print a brochure for a quick orientation to the library.

Services

Off-Campus access to databases
All research databases can be accessed from off-campus. To log in, use your NetID and password.

Interlibrary Loans
The Library will borrow books, videos, and magazine articles from other libraries for your use. For more details, see instructions.

Course Reserves
Borrow books, DVDs, journal articles or other materials that your instructor has placed on short term loan for use by students in their class.

Distance Learners
Distance learners have access to all electronic resources by using their nine digit student ID number to log in to the library catalog and their NetID and password to log in to the databases. Books and other materials from the collection will be mailed upon request. Email: library@umhelena.edu

Space

Maps and Directions
The library is on the Donaldson campus, just east of the main entrance. See floorplan.

Rooms and Spaces
Study carrels, tables and reading chairs are provided in a quiet, light filled area. A study room with whiteboard and display monitor is available for groups to reserve.

Printers and Copiers
All library computers are connected to a networked printer.  There is also wireless printing available, which allows printing from laptops. Printing can be done in color for a fee of $.25 per page.  A photocopier is also available at $.05 per copy.

Paper Processing
Staplers, hole punchers, tape, paper cutters, paperclips, and whiteout are available for assembling reports and papers.