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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.

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Featured Guide: Discover@UMSL

This month’s featured guide offers detailed instructions on how to use the library’s general search tool to find journal articles, books, and more.

View our Discover@UMSL 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