The NDSU Library serves the information needs of the students, faculty and staff of North Dakota State University. Professional librarians are available to provide services for specific academic disciplines. Find the Subject Librarian for your department by calling the Reference Desk (231-8886), or visit the Subject Specialists page at http://library.ndsu.edu/research-help/subject-specialists/. This page contains names, contact information and links to Librarian web pages.

How Can Your Subject Librarian Assist You?

• Provide an orientation to Library services, databases and materials available for your subject area.
• Support your teaching by providing Library and information literacy instruction for classes.
• Provide collection development services for the selection and purchase of Library matrials.
• Discuss periodical availability and access.
• Provide information on current awareness services.
• Help you navigate the Library web pages.
• Answer questions on Library services for distance courses.
• Answer questions you may have about information searching and Library services.

Print Resources

The NDSU online catalog is used to locate books, media, archival materials, government documents and periodicals in the Library. It is available at http://catalog.library.ndsu.edu/.  To find resources at other libraries in the area, use the search box in the top left corner of the libraries website.  Select “Online Catalog” then “regional Libraries” or “Tri-College” and input your search terms.

To locate items in the Main Library, a listing of each type of material is available at the Reference Desk. Please ask if you need assistance. In general, the Library of Congress system is used for books, the Dewey Decimal system is used for periodicals, and the SuDocs system is used for government documents.

To check out library materials you must have your NDSU ID with you. Your NDSU ID functions as your library card.

Periodicals (Print, Microform & Electronic)

Journals and magazines are available in a variety of formats and may be located in different areas within the Library. Because of space considerations, some periodicals are housed off campus in our Annex. A step-by-step guide to finding a specific article may be viewed at http://library.ndsu.edu/find/databases/find-your-article/.

Other Electronic Resources

The Library home page contains a tremendous amount of information about the services, databases, periodicals and other materials that are available electronically. Some of these resources are not available off campus and others require authentication. Use the Library Log In authentication to access the electronic journals and databases that are licensed for remote access.

Periodicals provided in electronic format can be identified and accessed through the E-Journals page. Locating an e-journal can be done by searching for a specific journal title or by title browsing. Access this page at http://library.ndsu/find/electronic-journals.

Databases can be located by subject or title. For direct access, go to http://library.ndsu.edu/library-funded-databases/. Most databases provide Help screens for users, and help is also available from your Subject Librarian or the staff at the Reference Desk.

Interlibrary Loan

To obtain items that NDSU does not own, Interlibrary Loan service is available. You may call with questions (231-8885) or check the web page at http://library.ndsu.edu/documentdelivery/.

Reserve Materials

Contact the Circulation Department of the Main Library (231-8888) or the appropriate branch library about placing library or personal materials for classes on reserve in the Library or electronically.

Branch Libraries

In addition to the Main Library, there are branch Libraries at NDSU.  A new branch library is also being developed in Barry Hall, downtown.

Special Collections

The Institute for Regional Studies and University Archives collection is at the Skills & Technology Training Center, Room 117; 231-8914. The Institute for Regional Studies fosters an understanding of regional life in the Red River Valley, the state of North Dakota, and the Great Plains. Learn more about the archival collections, the University Archives, services and staff at http://library.ndsu.edu/archives/.

The Germans from Russia Heritage Collection was established to gather and preserve publications, photographs, maps, audio-visual materials, oral histories, and other materials documenting the history and culture of the Germans from Russia in North Dakota and the Northern Plains. For more information visit the web page: http://library.ndsu.edu/grhc/.

The Shott Collection, located in the lobby area of the Main Library and emphasizing award-winning titles, contains recreational books and audio books for circulation. Available titles are in the ODIN Catalog.

Tri-College University

NDSU, Minnesota State University Moorhead, and Concordia provide cooperative library services to the campuses. Once your ID card is validated at NDSU, you may use it at any Tri-College library. The catalogs for Concordia and MSUM libraries are similar to ODIN and can be found at http://library.ndsu.edu/other-library-catalogs/. You may also obtain materials from the other Tri-College Libraries through Interlibrary Loan.

The Tri-College University Film and Video Library is a collaborative resource for instructional activities at NDSU, Concordia College, and Minnesota State University Moorhead. The collection includes films, videotapes and laser discs requested by faculty from the three campuses.  The combined resources will be available through December, 2009.  In 2010 the items will be divided among the three campus libraries.

Hours

*Hours may vary during breaks and holidays.

**Call the Health Sciences Library (231-7748) for additional weekend hours.

For more information

Visit the Library web site at http://library.ndsu.edu/.