Getting Started in Zahnow Library
Off-Campus Students
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 (Vmail = https://vmail.svsu.edu/ )
- 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 your registration process, 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
What you need to know
- Your instructors may have articles on Electronic Reserves which will be available through your VSpace account.
- For Education 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)
Using the Library
What you have access to
- See the Library Access page for what privileges you have in the Library
- As a courtesy we supply most Library materials to you, either by mail (for books) or be electronic delivery (articles).
- It is your responsibility to return books, etc.to the Library by the due date (see My CardCat to keep track of what you have checked out and when it is due).
- Use the ILLiad system to request items to be delivered to you
- See our Off-Campus Services page for more information
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