Last update: June 8, 2020, 7 p.m.
NMU will continue remote instruction through the summer sessions. Olson Library is available to help you remotely.
If you have questions, please contact us.
Library Hours
Olson Library’s space is closed to the public until further notice.
Even though our space is closed, our staff is here to help you Monday-Friday, 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Contact us if you have any questions.
Contact a Librarian
Librarians are available to help you via phone, email or chat.
You can also arrange an online meeting with a Librarian for help finding information, citing sources, and more. Visit the Departmental Liaison page to find a librarian with expertise in your subject area and to schedule an appointment.
Library Materials
Borrowing Items
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Physical items are not being loaned at this time.
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Electronic items may be accessed using OneSearch.
Returning Items
- All items have had due dates extended to August 21, 2020. There will be no overdue fines assessed at this time.
- If you choose to return an item, visit the NMU Police Department, located in the Services Building on Sugarloaf Avenue, between Wright and Hawley Streets (See Campus Map). They are open 24 hours.
- If you will not be returning by August 21, please contact us via email, library@nmu.edu.
- If you have graduated or your faculty/staff position with NMU has ended, please return your library materials as soon as possible.
Printing
Printing Services has made an all-in-one printer/scanner/photocopier available in room #132 of the Services Building on Sugarloaf Avenue, between Wright and Hawley Streets (See Campus Map). Students will have access Monday-Friday from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. There is no charge to print but users will need to print from a flash drive. The printer can print either black & white or color copies and has the following paper sizes: 11 x 17, 8.5 x 14 and 8.5 x 11.
Resource Sharing
MeLCat requesting has been turned off until further notice. If you have a MeLCat item in your possession, you may keep it until further notice with no penalty. If you are interested in returning MeLCat items, please refer to the "Returning Items" information above.
Interlibrary Loan services are partially available. Electronic material may be requested and delivered via email. Physical material requests may not be requested at this time. If you have an ILL item in your possession, you may keep it until further notice with no penalty. If you are interested in returning ILL items, please refer to the "Returning Items" information above.
Digital Media Tutoring Center and Virtual Reality
The Digital Media Tutoring Center is closed until further notice.
Virtual Reality is unavailable until further notice.
Community Borrower Program
Applications for the Community Borrower Program are not being processed at this time. We will be happy to accept your application once the Olson Library is open to the public.
Events
All public events in Lydia M. Olson Library are canceled until further notice.
Central Upper Peninsula & NMU Archives
The Archives physical space is closed to the public, but some services are available virtually. The public may still submit reference queries via email (archives@nmu.edu) or phone 906-227-1225.
Updates About COVID-19 from the President’s Office
Northern Michigan University will provide the latest news and updates on a COVID-19 Information page.