COVID-19 Update: GVSU is preparing for face-to-face classes beginning Aug. 31, implementing health and safety guidelines.
Visit www.gvsu.edu/lakerstogether for more.
Along with the rest of the University, the University Libraries are planning to safely reopen our locations no later than July 27th. We continue to provide support online for GVSU students, faculty, and staff through our online services.
Library Online Services
University Libraries' services are changing as classes move online due to the coronavirus outbreak. We will update this page with information as it becomes available:
- The University Libraries buildings are closed until further notice in accordance with the executive order of Governor Whitmer.
- University Libraries' faculty and staff are available via chat and email to help with your research during virtual hours.
- The University Libraries is providing support to GVSU students, faculty, and staff through our online services (below).
- The Knowledge Market is open with virtual services only.
- No late fines will accumulate during this time for checked out materials.
Last updated: March 16, 2020 3:16 pm.
The library website is your gateway to research
The University Libraries has a rich collection of online information resources to support your research, including thousands of e-journals and hundreds of article databases. You can access any of these information resources by logging in with your GVSU username and password.
New to online classes? We have great tips for making the most of online learning from the Knowledge Market.
Research
Get articles online
Millions of articles are available through our library search or by browsing research databases. If we don’t have the article you need, we can get it from another library through our Document Delivery service.
Do Better Research
The Knowledge Market offers online support in two ways: online peer consultations during open hours and browsable resources that are available 24/7.
Subject and Course Guides
We have research guides for every subject and many courses. They're a great place to start your research.
Have books checked out that are due? That's okay! No late fines will accumulate while classes have been moved online.
Get Help
As of May 14, we no longer have laptops available for loan. Since mid-March, we have loaned out 72 laptops for students in need.
Chat with us
We're available to answer your questions over chat, text, or email during our virtual services hours.
Self-service
Have a question about your research or what services the library offers? We have you covered! Drop by the Library's Help Site to find what you need.
Librarians are here!
Finding and using information can be challenging. There is a specific liaison librarian for each subject area at GVSU, and they can help you with your research.
Need Adobe software?
If you need Adobe software for one of your courses, email gvsuadobe@gvsu.edu with your first and last name, GVSU email, and the course you need the software for. Once approved, you will have access through the end of the semester.
Need help with other software?
The IT help desk can provide general help with Blackboard, Collaborate, Ally, Panopto, and Respondus LockDown Browser/Monitor.
- Web: http://www.gvsu.edu/it
- Email: helpdesk@gvsu.edu
- Phone: (616) 331-2101 and (855) 435-7488 (Toll-free)
Common Questions
We have a guide to help answer commonly-asked questions during the COVID-19 campus shutdown.
Don't see your question? Feel free to chat, text, or email us.
Resources for Faculty
You do not need VPN (Pulse Secure) for accessing library resources. You will be asked to log in with your GVSU username and password when using library databases. Please keep the VPN system open for those working from home that need to use it.
Instructional Support
In addition to direct support from your liaison librarian, University Libraries offers many other programs and services to support faculty teaching and learning online.
eLearning Support
Moving your course online involves more than choosing the right technology tools. GVSU's eLearning group has your covered with resources and support as you transition to online teaching.
Online Video Tutorials
The University Libraries has online tutorials to help students navigation scholarly research. You can embed these in Blackboard, or coordinate with your liaison librarian to work them into library instruction.
Need software support?
The IT eLearning staff if providing faculty support in the use of Blackboard, Collaborate, Ally, Panopto, and Respondus LockDown Browser/Monitor.
- Web: http://www.gvsu.edu/elearn
- Email: bbadmin@gvsu.edu
- Phone: (616) 331-8526
Don't Have What You Need?
With the move to online classes, we will try to obtain online versions of materials to help support your courses. Fill out our Suggest a Purchase form and we will be in touch.
Copyright
We can help you better understand fair use and copyright as you move materials online.
