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Use your UMNetID to log in to your library account in order to:
If your UMNetID is not working, you might need to claim your library privileges. Use your UMNetID to sign in to signUM. Click Request Access, then find Library on the list of options. Add it to your cart and follow the directions. Try signing in again. (Note that there can sometimes be a delay for this to take effect, but it shouldn't take more than 20 minutes.) See a picture tutorial. Use the Ask Us chat for more help.
1. Go the Libraries homepage.
2. In the search bar, type the title of the item you want to access, or type in your topic if you don't already know.
3. Conduct your search. Decide which material you'd like to access.
4. Click on the symbol to discover if you have access to the material online. Click on a blue "Full text available" link to access the full text.
5. If you are not already logged in to your account, you will be asked to do so. Use your UMNetID and password.
1. Locate the book through the search bar on the Libraries homepage.
Tip: On the search results page, select "Held by library" in the "Availability" filter for easier book searches.
2. Once you have found the item, check:
Tip: if it's not available, sign in to your account with your UMNetID and use the Request button to request that it be recalled from its current borrower within a week.
3. Use the shelf number and call number to find the item on the shelf.
To find material your prof has placed on "Reserve"
1. Go to the Libraries homepage.
2. Click Course Reserves button under the search box.
3. Enter your instructor's name or course number.
4. Find the item you want.
5. Write down the call number and location.
6. Go to the Course Reserves section in that library and find the book using the call number. Ask for directions at the front desk if you need to!
7. Sign out the book!
Find out more about Course Reserves.