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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. Be sure to check the Libraries’ website for the latest information about our hours and services.

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

Be sure to check the Libraries’ website for the latest closure announcements and the hours we are available to provide online help (reference services) and services.

University Libraries Services During Campus Power Outage

All in-person services at the University Libraries will be unavailable from May 17–June 1, 2025.

We will be available online during the shutdown. Please see our website for library resources and to chat with a librarian: https://www.umsl.edu/library.  

Please note the following deadlines as they relate to MOBIUS, Interlibrary Loan, or In-House Item Requests: 

MOBIUS: 

  • Last day to submit requests: May 1, 2025 
  • All items not picked up by May 15 at 12 noon will be returned to lending library 

Interlibrary Loan:  

  • Article requests are available any time  
  • Last day to submit book requests: May 1, 2025 
  • All items not picked up by May 15 at 12 noon will be returned to lending library 

Items from closed library floors: 

  • Last day to submit requests: May 13, 2025 
  • All items not picked up by May 15 at 12 noon will be returned to library shelves 

Any books requested between May 16-June 1 will be denied.  

During the power outage and closure, the University Libraries will check daily for items being returned to the library. Please be sure to return items to our outdoor book drops located at the library’s south entrance.  

For any questions related to MOBIUS, please contact Lindsay Schmitz (schmitzl@umsl.edu).  

For any questions related to Interlibrary Loan, please contact Andrew Stout (astout@umsl.edu).  

For all other library related questions, please contact Jaleh Fazelian (jfazelian@umsl.edu).  

Remote Services