My dear lost patron:
Lydia M. Olson Library is still here to help you! Even though our physical space is closed right now, our entire staff is here to answer your questions, guide your searches, and give you the information you need for your work. There are several ways to contact us.
Government Documents Round Table (GODORT) of Michigan is a group dedicated to promoting the effective use of publications and other information products issued by all levels of government in Michigan. The purpose of this wiki is to serve as a source of support for government information librarians and library staff in the state of Michigan. We also hope this wiki will serve as a resource for librarians and others who are interested in government information and would like to learn more about it.
Dear Lydia: What am I supposed to do with my library books? They're all stamped due in March, but I can't get to Olson Library to turn them in. HELP!
My Dear Patrons: Don't worry! The physical library is closed, so don't try to return them. We've adjusted ALL due dates to June 29, 2020. We will continue to let you know how we're handling due dates. You won't be assessed any fines during our physical closure as well. Our priority is ensuring the safety of our staff and patrons.
Flipster is a digital platform that attempts to recreate the reading experience of print magazines. Access to the last 1-5 years of over 1,400 popular magazine titles is being made available for free by EBSCO until June 30. You'll find titles for any taste, including comics, news, entertainment, lifestyle, science--even coloring books. Check out all the titles availabe at FLIPSTER.
The Olson Library website will be offline for maintenance this Saturday, March 28, 9:00am - 10:00am.
During this maintenance window, users will be unable to access the site.
On Olson Library's landing page, find the menu bar and select "Help."
The Library and Archives will continue to provide virtual and online services. We will have more information for you tomorrow, Tuesday, March 17.
It's that time of year. We're geared up for epic competition and down-to-the-wire competition! That's right, it's time for March Madness...for Books. You can vote in our books bracket for your favorite titles and bring your picks into the Sweet Sixteen! You can vote using our ONLINE MARCH MADNESS FORM or in person at Lydia M. Olson Library. You can even vote both ways! So get in the game and cheer your favorites on!
The new Alma services platform replaces the library’s long-standing management system, Voyager, which has been in use since 2001. The new Primo VE discovery service replaces the current discovery layer, Summon.
Olson Library will join more than 15 Michigan libraries implementing Alma, including the University of Michigan, Central Michigan University, and Michigan Technological University.
