Getting Started in Zahnow Library
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 Library Account = 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 materials on reserve in the Library. Electronic Reserves (articles) will be available through your VSpace account. Everything else may be found at the 1st floor Circulation Desk
- The Zahnow Library building also is home to the Student Technology Center and the Writing Center. Along with the Math and Science Center, these valuable campus resources provide specific assistance for your research and writing work
- 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
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