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We're open in person and online for GVSU students, faculty, and staff. Here's what you need to know to have a safe and successful visit. We continue to provide support online for GVSU students, faculty, and staff through our online services.
The University Libraries is open for individual study or for groups not greater than four people. Strict adherence to preventive measures is required, including the wearing of face coverings and maintaining 6 feet of distance from others in the library at all times.
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:
- Some University Libraries' buildings have reopened with reduced hours.
- 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.
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. Outdoor book drops are open, but you can hold onto materials until you can safely return to campus.
Get Help
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)
Study Space
Our Group Study Rooms are available for socially-distanced groups of 1-3 people. There is also a list of lightly-scheduled classrooms and meeting rooms that are available (if not reserved) for student use as socially-distanced study space or a place to attend a synchronous online class.
Please note: Masks are required in study rooms, even if you are the only person there in accordance with the GVSU Face Covering Policy and Michigan Governor's Executive Order 2020-147.
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.
Technology-related Information
Check the Provost's website for a complete list of technology-related information for teaching in Fall 2020.
Copyright
We can help you better understand fair use and copyright as you move materials online.
