Last update: November 24, 2020, 3 p.m.
SEMESTER BREAK HOURS
Olson Library will provide virtual services Monday - Friday 8:00 am - 5:00 pm, November 25, 2020 - January 10, 2021. We will be closed December 24 - January 1.
Curbside delivery will be available Mondays and Tuesdays.
Olson Library’s physical space will be closed November 25, 2020 - January 10, 2021.
LIBRARY MATERIALS
BORROWING ITEMS
You can check out books and other materials from our library during the semester break. You can request the item through our catalog. We will work with you to arrange curbside pickup in Lot 28.
Interlibrary loan and MelCat delivery are available. If you request a book or physical item, we will contact you to arrange curbside pickup when we receive the material you requested.
Electronic items may be accessed using OneSearch at any time.
If you are quarantined or working/studying remotely, please contact us to learn about alternative methods for receiving library materials.
RETURNING ITEMS
Items can be returned to the library on November 24, 2020. Please return library materials to Public Safety (Services Building) from November 25 - January 11.
If you have graduated or your faculty/staff position with NMU has ended, please return your library materials as soon as possible.
RENEWING ITEMS
Many library resources are due December 8. Renewals should be requested on or after the item's due date. Items on hold or recalled cannot be renewed. Equipment and reserve items cannot be renewed.
CONTACT A LIBRARIAN
Librarians will be available during the break. Contact them by email or through chat. Because of vacation schedules, we encourage appointments when possible. 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.
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.
PREPARING FOR WINTER 2021 CLASSES
STREAMING MEDIA
If your Winter 2021 course needs streaming media that is not currently available from Olson Library, please contact Krista Clumpner (kclumpne@nmu.edu) as soon as possible.
RESERVES
Requests for reserve materials should be submitted as soon as possible. Library staff will be available during the semester break to help with electronic reserves. If you would like to request digitization of materials that are not available in electronic form, submit an Electronic Course Reserve Request. Contact reserves@nmu.edu for assistance.
CENTRAL UPPER PENINSULA & NMU ARCHIVES
Virtual services are available by email (archives@nmu.edu) or phone 906-227-1225. The Archives physical space is closed until January 11, 2021.
DIGITAL MEDIA TUTORING CENTER AND VIRTUAL REALITY
The Digital Media Tutoring Center is unavailable during the semester break. Virtual Reality is unavailable until further notice.
COMMUNITY BORROWER PROGRAM
The Community Borrower Program is not available during the semester break.
EVENTS
All in-person, public events in Olson Library are canceled until further notice.
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.