Libraries home | University of Minnesota Libraries
Source: https://www.lib.umn.edu
Archived: 2026-04-23 17:39
Libraries home | University of Minnesota Libraries
Libraries home
Primary tasks
Today’s hours
Library
University hours
*
Walter Library
East Bank
8 a.m.
to
midnight
all Walter hours
Wilson Library
West Bank
8 a.m.
to
10 p.m.
all Wilson hours
Health Sciences Library
East Bank
8 a.m.
to
9 p.m.
extended U Card hours
all HSL hours
Magrath Library
St. Paul
8 a.m.
to
9 p.m.
extended U Card hours
all Magrath hours
* A U Card is required to access the buildings.
All 12 libraries
Map of locations
Computers and printing
Study spaces
Reserve a study room
Popular databases
Academic Search Premier
For any topic.
How to use Academic Search Premier (2:23)
Google Scholar
For any topic.
How to use Google Scholar (3:27)
JSTOR
Arts, humanities, and social sciences.
How to use JSTOR (2:07)
APA PsycInfo
Psychology journals.
How to use APA PsycInfo (3:20)
PubMed
For the health sciences.
How to use PubMed (2:53)
Web of Science
For science and social sciences.
How to use Web of Science (2:52)
How to choose a database
Back to top
Support
Upcoming events
Apr
23
“The Worlds of William Shakespeare” pop-up exhibit
11:30 a.m.
to
1:30 p.m.
Elmer L. Andersen Library, Room 120
Apr
23
Pilates at Wilson Library Study Break
1:45 p.m.
to
2:15 p.m.
Wilson Library
Apr
23
Anatomy Study Tools in Virtual Reality [Drop-In Hour]
5 p.m.
to
6 p.m.
HSL VR Studio (5-132 Health Sciences Education Center)
Apr
23
Intro to 2D Design with Inkscape
5 p.m.
to
6:30 p.m.
HSL Makerspace (5-101 Health Sciences Education Center)
Apr
25
Toaster Workshop: Intro to Dungeons and Dragons
1 p.m.
to
4 p.m.
The Toaster (Walter Library Basement)
More events
Get support
Tutoring
Find online and in-person peer tutoring help with coursework and research.
Assignment Calculator
Enter the due date for the research paper, speech or lab report and get research and writing steps with help along with the way.
Workshops
Explore in-person and online workshops on student success topics, Makerspaces, research tools and more.
Media equipment and consultation
Borrow equipment for media production at no cost and get help to organize, develop a story, and other media advice.
Research guides
Explore resources for academic subjects, courses, general topics, and data, created by librarians and subject experts.
Meet with a Librarian
Consultations with librarians for help with research and projects.
Find your subject librarian
Back to top
Archives and Special Collections
Archives and Special Collections include archival records, personal papers, images, maps, films, videos and other unique and rare books and primary sources. The
collections
are available to everyone, by appointment.
Search our collections
View digitized material in UMedia
Explore current exhibits
Image credit: Ink illustration for endpapers of Millions of Cats (1928), by Wanda Gág, from the Wanda Gág Papers in the
Children's Literature Research Collections
.
Back to top
Library news
At the Big Ten GIS Conference, there’s a map for everything
The sixth annual Big Ten GIS Conference is returning on April 17 for anyone interested in maps and geospatial data, “which ought to be just about everyone,” according to Colleen Wilson.
Creating poetry and community: Women writers in UMN Libraries’ archives
For Women’s History Month and National Poetry Month, Erin McBrien, curator of the Upper Midwest Literary Archives, selected 10 women authors from the collection, each who, in addition to their written contributions, helped create a community of writers where none existed.
The IHRCA at 60 is showing how immigration shapes society
As the IHRCA celebrates its 60th anniversary, its mission to provide a fuller understanding of migration has never been more important.
IHRCA and IHRC announces its 2026 Grant-in-Aid Awards, Karni Scholarships
The Immigration History Research Center Archives (IHRCA) at the University Libraries announces its 2026 Grant-in-Aid…
Back to top
Not finding what you need?
Getting started
Start your research
Learn how to pick a good topic, search effectively, find, evaluate, and cite credible sources. Find videos, tutorials, and services to help you complete research papers and projects.
Welcome to the Libraries
Discover the top 10 reasons to use the UMN Libraries. Watch an overview video, explore study spaces, learn about checking out materials, and more.
Services for:
Undergraduate students
Graduate students
Faculty and instructors
Researchers
Learn about checking out materials.
You have access to not only online content but a wide range of physical materials such as books, media, and equipment.
Back to top
The Libraries welcomes learners and scholars from all cultures and backgrounds.
Our approach to inclusion, diversity, equity, and accessibility
Conducting research through an anti-racism lens
Library resources for transgender topics
Research with Indigenous partners
Accessibility services for people with disabilities
Umbra Search
: African American history search
Mapping Prejudice
Back to top
Libraries home
Primary tasks
Today’s hours
Library
University hours
*
Walter Library
East Bank
8 a.m.
to
midnight
all Walter hours
Wilson Library
West Bank
8 a.m.
to
10 p.m.
all Wilson hours
Health Sciences Library
East Bank
8 a.m.
to
9 p.m.
extended U Card hours
all HSL hours
Magrath Library
St. Paul
8 a.m.
to
9 p.m.
extended U Card hours
all Magrath hours
* A U Card is required to access the buildings.
All 12 libraries
Map of locations
Computers and printing
Study spaces
Reserve a study room
Popular databases
Academic Search Premier
For any topic.
How to use Academic Search Premier (2:23)
Google Scholar
For any topic.
How to use Google Scholar (3:27)
JSTOR
Arts, humanities, and social sciences.
How to use JSTOR (2:07)
APA PsycInfo
Psychology journals.
How to use APA PsycInfo (3:20)
PubMed
For the health sciences.
How to use PubMed (2:53)
Web of Science
For science and social sciences.
How to use Web of Science (2:52)
How to choose a database
Back to top
Support
Upcoming events
Apr
23
“The Worlds of William Shakespeare” pop-up exhibit
11:30 a.m.
to
1:30 p.m.
Elmer L. Andersen Library, Room 120
Apr
23
Pilates at Wilson Library Study Break
1:45 p.m.
to
2:15 p.m.
Wilson Library
Apr
23
Anatomy Study Tools in Virtual Reality [Drop-In Hour]
5 p.m.
to
6 p.m.
HSL VR Studio (5-132 Health Sciences Education Center)
Apr
23
Intro to 2D Design with Inkscape
5 p.m.
to
6:30 p.m.
HSL Makerspace (5-101 Health Sciences Education Center)
Apr
25
Toaster Workshop: Intro to Dungeons and Dragons
1 p.m.
to
4 p.m.
The Toaster (Walter Library Basement)
More events
Get support
Tutoring
Find online and in-person peer tutoring help with coursework and research.
Assignment Calculator
Enter the due date for the research paper, speech or lab report and get research and writing steps with help along with the way.
Workshops
Explore in-person and online workshops on student success topics, Makerspaces, research tools and more.
Media equipment and consultation
Borrow equipment for media production at no cost and get help to organize, develop a story, and other media advice.
Research guides
Explore resources for academic subjects, courses, general topics, and data, created by librarians and subject experts.
Meet with a Librarian
Consultations with librarians for help with research and projects.
Find your subject librarian
Back to top
Archives and Special Collections
Archives and Special Collections include archival records, personal papers, images, maps, films, videos and other unique and rare books and primary sources. The
collections
are available to everyone, by appointment.
Search our collections
View digitized material in UMedia
Explore current exhibits
Image credit: Ink illustration for endpapers of Millions of Cats (1928), by Wanda Gág, from the Wanda Gág Papers in the
Children's Literature Research Collections
.
Back to top
Library news
At the Big Ten GIS Conference, there’s a map for everything
The sixth annual Big Ten GIS Conference is returning on April 17 for anyone interested in maps and geospatial data, “which ought to be just about everyone,” according to Colleen Wilson.
Creating poetry and community: Women writers in UMN Libraries’ archives
For Women’s History Month and National Poetry Month, Erin McBrien, curator of the Upper Midwest Literary Archives, selected 10 women authors from the collection, each who, in addition to their written contributions, helped create a community of writers where none existed.
The IHRCA at 60 is showing how immigration shapes society
As the IHRCA celebrates its 60th anniversary, its mission to provide a fuller understanding of migration has never been more important.
IHRCA and IHRC announces its 2026 Grant-in-Aid Awards, Karni Scholarships
The Immigration History Research Center Archives (IHRCA) at the University Libraries announces its 2026 Grant-in-Aid…
Back to top
Not finding what you need?
Getting started
Start your research
Learn how to pick a good topic, search effectively, find, evaluate, and cite credible sources. Find videos, tutorials, and services to help you complete research papers and projects.
Welcome to the Libraries
Discover the top 10 reasons to use the UMN Libraries. Watch an overview video, explore study spaces, learn about checking out materials, and more.
Services for:
Undergraduate students
Graduate students
Faculty and instructors
Researchers
Learn about checking out materials.
You have access to not only online content but a wide range of physical materials such as books, media, and equipment.
Back to top
The Libraries welcomes learners and scholars from all cultures and backgrounds.
Our approach to inclusion, diversity, equity, and accessibility
Conducting research through an anti-racism lens
Library resources for transgender topics
Research with Indigenous partners
Accessibility services for people with disabilities
Umbra Search
: African American history search
Mapping Prejudice
Back to top