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Over the summer we will be merging library service desks and functions so all patron support transpires in one central location. Construction begins June 24th. Work is expected to go through the week of July 22nd. The Library building will be closed to the public during this time but many services will still be avaliable remotely during our normal summer hours.
For more information please visit the 2013 Library Renovation Information webpage
- During construction: we will provide core, essential services in the Link (accessible via Old Main, 2nd level).
- Material check out: We will provide reference support and retrieve materials for you by request. Just visit us in the Link, email, call, or chat us. Certain areas and collections may be inaccessible to us from time to time, but we will do our best to retrieve what you need.
- CLIC material: Requests and Interlibrary Loan operations will continue.
- Consultations: Librarians will still be available for research consultations or other needs. Please make an appointment before you come if at all possible.
- Computer access: A limited number of workstations will be set up in the Link.
Open Publishing at Macalester!
DigitalCommons, Macalester's open publishing system, now holds 2,814 records, which have been downloaded a total of 596,387 times! In January 2012 alone, DigitalCommons at Macalester College had a total of 20,497 full-text downloads.
Please contact us if you are interested in adding your research or creative work to DigitalCommons.Alumni!
Alumni library cards are available for $10 per year. Please inquire at the circulation desk.-
Neighbors!
Neighbor cards are available for $30 per year. The patron must live within the area bounded by University Avenue, Lexington Parkway, Ford Parkway, and Cretin Avenue, and be at least 18 years of age to qualify for a neighbor card.
Please inqure at the Circulation Desk.
Great Scots Collection
The Great Scots Collection in the Harmon Room was created to celebrate the scholarly and creative works produced by Macalester faculty, students, staff, and alumni.
All Books in the Great Scots Collection | More About This Collection