Getting Started in Zahnow Library
Faculty & Staff
Getting Connected
What you need: SVSU username and password
- All Library systems use the SVSU username and password for authentication.
- Check if your username and password are correct by logging to your SVSU email account (Groupwise = https://gw.svsu.edu/gw/webacc )
- If it doesn't work
- If your username is correct but you forgot your password (or it expired) go to the Change Password site = http://www.svsu.edu/changepassword/
- If you are not sure about your username, or for more information go to the ITS support site = http://www.svsu.edu/its/
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What you need: a current record on our Library system (CardCat)
- Remote access to our subscription research databases requires a complete record in our Library system. While records are uploaded to our system before each semester, depending on when you were hired, etc., it is still a good idea to check to make sure you are set
- Check if your Library record is properly set up by logging into My CardCat = https://library.svsu.edu/patroninfo~S11/
- Note: use the left side username / password (use your SVSU login), not the right side name / barcode
- If there are any problems please contact the Circulation Desk (989.964.4240 or circadm(at)library.svsu.edu
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 (you can do that the first time you check anything out)
What you need to know
- See the Course Reserves page for information on how to have materials made available for your students either in the Library or electronically
- See the Library Instruction and Internet Instruction pages for information on how to schedule these Librarian-led sessions for your classes
- See the Scheduling the Z-111 Computer Lab page for information on how to reserve our public lab for electronic exams, etc.
- The Zahnow Library building also is home to the Student Technology Center and the Writing Center. Along with the Math and Science Center (which is not located in the Library), these valuable campus resources provide specific assistance to your students
- For Education instructors and students, visit the Regional Education Resource Center (RERC) on the western part of campus
- Research Help & FAQ pages have been prepared by our Librarians in the form of subject guides, interactive online tutorials and FAQ pages
- See the Interlibrary Loan page for information on using ILLiad (traditional ILL) and MeLCat (Michigan's ILL system)
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 )
- See the Collection Development page for information on suggesting materials for library acquisition (books, videos, etc.). See the Library Directory to find the Librarian assigned to your subject area
- Also use the Suggestions Form for other comments as desired
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