Getting Started in Zahnow Library
Alumni & Visitors
Getting Connected
What you need: a current record on our Library system (CardCat)
- Check if your Library record is properly set up by logging into My CardCat = https://library.svsu.edu/patroninfo~S11/
- Note: use the right side name / barcode, not the left side username / password
- If there are any problems please contact the Circulation Desk (989.964.4240 or circadm(at)library.svsu.edu
- If you are not on the system (either because you are new to the Library or have been inactive for some time) you will need to register at the Circulation Desk. Make sure to bring your driver's license to facilitate this process
Using the Library
What you have access to
- See the Library Access page for what privileges you have in the Library
- To check things out in the Library you will need to register the barcode on the back of your SVSU ID with the Library Circulation Desk (for alumni: you can do that the first time you check anything out). For visitors you may acquire a Library Card at the Circulation Desk when you register with us.
Making sense of the Library
- Our hours and contact information
- See About the Library for descriptions of the Library, its collections and services
- See Using This Website to better navigate in this site (also see the Site Map / Index )
Where to find help
- Depending on your needs and location, go to
- The Reference Desk (1st floor Library) : 989.964.4242 or Ask a Librarian (E-Ref) = http://www.svsu.edu/research-help-faq/ask-a-librarian-e-ref.html
- The Circulation Desk (1st floor Library) : 989.964.4240 or circadm(at)library.svsu.edu