Help

Though we're available to help in the building, you may also want to get help from these instructional videos:

• Requesting items through the library catalog (students on campus select Lawrence University library for pickup location and receive item through campus mail; faculty/staff select office delivery)
• Digitization request: Request to have an article or book chapter from our library scanned and sent electronically (for all current LU faculty/staff/students)
• Accessing the library's electronic resources from off-campus
• Searching & browsing eJournals from off-campus
• Remote reference options: How to get help from your friendly librarians
• Navigating Library OneSearch: A variety of videos with tips on how to use OneSearch to search library resources and articles.

Frequently Asked Questions

FAQ keywords: Alumni | Bookstore | Citations | Fax | Loan Periods | Off-Campus | Purchase | Renewals | Research | Student Offices | Tabling

Can alumni use the library and databases?

Alumni are welcome to visit the library to access databases, but off campus access is not available. Alumni who live in the area may contact the ID card office to get an alumni borrowing card. See our Alumni page for more info.

Where is the campus bookstore?

Required course texts can be purchased through the Lawrence Online Bookstore. 

Can I apply for a student office?

Student office request forms are reviewed by the library director at the beginning of each term.

My student group would like to fundraise/advertise/etc. in the library. How do I set this up?

Contact the library director, Pete Gilbert. He will review your request and arrange for a table, chairs, and any additional equipment to be available if your request is approved.

How can I renew my library materials?

Log in to your library account to renew your materials online. You may have to contact the circulation desk in certain cases. Interlibrary loan items may be renewed by requesting a renewal in your Interlibrary Loan account.

Can I access the library's databases & electronic journals off campus?

Yes- most of them! Current faculty, staff and students can access electronic library resources from off campus. To do this, you'll need to go log in through a proxy server by simply entering your Lawrence username and password after selecting the database from our electronic resources guide or e-Journals list.

Note- faculty and staff who use VPN (Virtual Private Network) software to work with campus files from off campus will need to close the VPN application before using library links to electronic resources.

I need help with my research! What do I do?

Our Reference Librarians are here to help! Stop by the reference desk, call 920-832-6752, text 920-663-2275, email, submit our ask a librarian form, or set up an appointment. 

In the meantime, searching in Library OneSearch is a good place to get started.

How long can I check out a book?

● Current students can check out books and scores for 28 days.
● Faculty and staff get an end of the school year loan period.
● For all current students, faculty, and staff, DVDs and CDs can be checked out for 14 days, and video games for 3 days. For more information, see our circulation page.
● Library materials can be renewed by logging in to your library account.

Is wireless Internet access available at the Mudd Library?

Wireless access is available across campus for Lawrence University faculty, staff and students. For information on how to connect to the network, see the page, Connecting to the LU Network. Access for visitors may be provided on a case-by-case basis (e.g., for visiting parents) at the reference desk by the reference librarian on duty.

I need help with citations!

We are happy to help you at the reference desk, but here's a guide full of useful resources and tips to get you started.

I'd like the library to buy something, can I suggest a book/movie/score/CD?

Submit our suggest materials form and we'll look into it.

Does the library have a fax machine that I can use?

Sorry, we do not have a public fax machine. One is available for use at the Warch Campus Center Info Desk at the cost of $.25 per page.