Library Access for SVSU Students
General Access
- All Library systems use SVSU username and passwords for login authentication
- CardCat accounts are automatically created at the start of each semester.
- Contact the Circulation Desk if you have problems with access.
- This system also covers your MeLCat and off-campus database access
- ILLiad accounts are created the first time you use the system
Print Balance
- Each registered semester students are given a print allocation for SVSU networked computers.
- To check the balance of this account go to https://www.svsu.edu/netserv/printbalance/
- If that amount is exceeded in a semester you may add money to that account at the Library Circulation Desk
- If you have a balance left over at the end of the semester it will carry over to the following semester.
- NOTE: Your semester allocation will be exhausted first before your carryover funds are used
Online Resources
- In library
- SVSU network access, ILLiad, MeLCat, and My CardCat require login with your current SVSU username and password.
- NetLibrary ebooks require self-registration which must be done in the Library (see the Reference Desk for details)
- Electronic reserves are accessed through your Vspace account
- Off-site
- Remote access is by SVSU username and password with the exception of a very few databases.
- For access problems contact the Circulation Desk (989.964.4240)
- 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
- 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
- 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 are checked out and returned at that 1st floor Circulation Desk
- 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
