Library Services
The University library system—
including eight branches and the Hesburgh Library—encompasses
nearly three million volumes, special collections and electronic
resources (including more than 240 databases and 5,000 electronic
journal titles).
Materials Check Out:
Graduate students have complete access to these resources. With
their Student ID, students can check out materials for one semester.
All books are subject to recall after 14 days if requested by
another patron, or immediate recall if requested by the Reserve
Book Room.
Orientation:
Orientation
sessions for students and faculty are presented by the library
staff at the start of each semester and the summer session. They
are held in the Theodore M. Hesburgh Library, a 14-story structure
and the main library on campus. Located on the east side of campus
near Juniper Road, it is known for the Word
of Life Mural (also called Touchdown Jesus) and the reflection
pool on its south side.
Resources Especially For Graduate Students:
The following library resources are available especially for
graduate students:
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A limited number of closed carrels are available
to candidates for the doctorate for a $10 annual fee. Contact
your academic departments for information. Lokmobiles,
a type of locker on wheels, also are available from the Circulation
Desk for a $3 charge.
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Interlibrary loans are still free at Notre
Dame.
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Subject librarians are available in your
field (link below). They will be a valuable resource in locating
the information you seek.
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Study/Seminar area accommodating 26
students is on the 10th Floor of the Hesburgh Library.
(map
of floor) It is wired for internet access, however,
not all of the outlets are active. Please contact Access
Services to reserve/activate them.
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Library Instruction sessions may be offered
in your area of study. To arrange a time for yourself or a
group, contact the Office of Library Instruction at 631-3172.
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Spouses of graduate students may apply for Special Borrowing
privileges at the Circulation Desk in Hesburgh Library.
Helpful Links:
Help Using ND Libraries and Completing Research
Electronic
Resources:
A gateway to online resources and databases, organized by discipline.
Help
Finding Call Numbers:
Now that you've got the numbers ... where do you go? Use this
list of call numbers and their floors.
How
Do I...?
Links to research assistance.
Online Catalog:
Search library listings online. For help, review the Introduction
and Quick Reference Guide to Catalog (PDF)
Reference Desk:
Use our virtual reference collection online.
Subject
Librarians:
Information about library collections by subject.
Tours
and Workshops:
Information about library tour and workshop availability to
help orient you to the library system services and offerings.
Information About the Library System
University Libraries:
Check out this list of campus libraries.
Services
and Collections:
Comprehensive list of library services and collections with
links to further information.
Locations
of the Libraries of Notre Dame:
An interactive map for help locating University libraries.
Hesburgh Library :
Information about the main campus library:
hours, departments
and units, floor
by floor map, history
and virtual
tour.
Medieval Institute
Library:
Information about the library of the Medieval Institute's collections,
facilities and hours.
Frequently
Asked Questions:
An FAQ about the University library system.
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