Library Access for Off Campus Students
General Access
- All authentication is by SVSU username and password
- With the exception of ILLiad, all other passworded access requires registration on the CardCat system. New registrations are done each semester and may also be done by using our online registration form
- ILLiad self-registration is done at first use
Online Resources
- In library
- SVSU network access, ILLiad, MeLCat, and My CardCat require authentication.
- NetLibrary self-registration must be done in the Library
- Remote access : SVSU username and password to access library subscription databases, ILLiad, MeLCat, and My CardCat
- Electronic reserves are accessed through your BlackBoard or VSpace courses
- Interlibrary loan articles are downloaded from the secure ILLiad server. Directions are included in the notification email.
- The Library is a campus wireless internet hotspot.
- A current SVSU network authorization (username and password) is required for access.
- See Matt Anderson at the 1st floor Circulation Desk or the 2nd floor Student Technology Center for assistance in setting up your laptop for wireless access.
Library Resources
NOTE: When possible Library materials will be mailed to you. This courtesy is offered to those identified on our ILLiad and CardCat systems as remote campus students or online students. Please contact Scott Mellendorf or Thom Zantow if you are not correctly identified. Please note that media and library use only collections will continue to be available only on campus.
- On campus check out is done at the 1st floor Circulation Desk or, for 3rd and 4th floor materials, also at the 2nd floor Periodicals Desk.
- Returning materials
- It is your responsibility to return the book directly to the Library or by mail
Zahnow Library - Circulation Desk
Saginaw Valley State University
7400 Bay Rd
University Center, MI 48710
- Books can be returned to the library in one of the three-drop boxes or at the Circulation/Media Services desk. Drop boxes are open at anytime and are located as follows:
- Outside the entrance to Science East from Parking Lot D
- Outside the first floor entrance to Zahnow Library
- Outside the second floor entrance to Zahnow Library
- All other media should be returned to the Circulation/Media Services desk during library hours
- Loan rules by collection:
- Archives Collection : In-Library use only
- Art Prints : In-Library use only
- General Collection
- These 3rd and 4th floor books have a 3-week loan period. Two additional 3 weeks are available if renewed before the due date, either using My CardCat, by phone or in person at the Circulation Desk
- Overdue fines are $0.10 per day. Replacement charges are assessed at 45 days overdue
- Interlibrary Loan
- These borrowed materials have loan periods determined by the lending library. Renewals may be requested online through ILLiad, by phone, in person, or by email to tzantow@svsu.edu. Renewals are determined by the lending library
- Books will be mailed to you. You are responsible for mailing them back (see above)
- Overdue fines are $0.50 per day. Replacement charges are assessed at 3 weeks overdue
- Maps : In Library use only
- Magazines and Newspapers
- Articles will be delivered electronically or by mail as a courtesy. Please use ILLiad
- MeLCat Loans : Please use your local library for MeLCat
- Popular Reading Collection : Library access only
- Reference Collection : In Library use only
- Video, DVD, and Music CD Materials
- These items must be checked-out and returned in person at SVSU
- These 1st floor media have a 7 day loan period. Renewals are not permitted
- Overdue fines are $0.50 per day. Replacement charges are assessed at 1 day overdue