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Remote Library Services

When you need or prefer to work remotely, there are many ways the Libraries can provide you with expert help and services. Always check the Libraries’ website for the latest information about our hours and services.

Remote Library Resources

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When you need to work remotely, there are many ways the Libraries can provide you with expert help and services.


Always check the Libraries' website for the latest information about our hours for online help availability and services.




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Remote Services

Many UMSL library materials are available to you even if you can't make it to campus to pick up physical items. We have hundreds of databases that provide access to journal articles, e-books, videos, and more! 

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Returning Materials?

Books and media, including MOBIUS, Prospector, and Interlibrary Loan materials, may be returned to any University of Missouri Library or book return. 

Learn the UMSL Library Homepage

Library alerts appear in the pink box above the search bar. Look here to stay up-to-date on our services and closures.
Current day’s hours for library building, reference assistance, computer lab, and Café TJ
Click Ask a Librarian to learn how to contact us while campus is closed. If the Chat Now button is visible, one of our librarians can help you immediately.
Summon is a search engine that searches most of our databases at one time. Summon results include online and print articles, books in UMSL’s library catalog, magazine and newspaper articles, government documents, and much more! To search in one of our individual databases, click View List of All Library Databases and choose from the A-Z list.
In Books/Catalogs, you can use the search bar to look for books and eBooks in the UMSL catalog. You can also use the buttons below the search bar to go to expanded catalogs: MERLIN = libraries at all four universities in the UM System; MOBIUS = 60+ university and research libraries in our region. Please note that MERLIN and MOBIUS books cannot be requested during the campus closure.
If you want to find out if UMSL provides access to a specific online or print journal, go to Journals by Title.
Links in this column provide access to research help in the form of guides and tutorials created by librarians. Subject Guides are designed to help you do research in the specific subject you’re studying. They offer tips on using databases, finding books, citing sources, etc.
Sign into My Library Account (with your SSO ID and password) to find out when your borrowed books are due and to renew them if possible. Interlibrary Loan allows you to request articles from other libraries when UMSL doesn’t provide access. MERLIN / MOBIUS offers more details about getting print books from other institutions. This service is not available during the campus closure.
To find the form for requesting a one-on-one Research Consultation with a librarian, click here. Keep in mind that scheduling a consultation can take up to 2 working days.