New the U?

Using the Libraries and our website can help your GPA (really, we did a study)! Be sure to read more about how the U Libraries are your home for academic survival from our 12 campus libraries to our awesome website and 100,000+ journals, magazines and newspapers.

Check the Libraries for your textbooks? Save money!

• In partnership with the University Bookstores, the University Libraries are excited to be able to provide you with a list of U of M textbooks held in the library ebook collection for the Fall 2015 semester. You can use this book as your primary textbook or use it on days you don’t want to bring your textbook to campus or read during an unexpected free hour. See our ideas about how to use University Libraries’ resources and services to help you save money.

Pop Up Library at the Farmers Market

• The Libraries will be hosting a Pop Up Library at the Wednesday, September 9 from 11-2 at the U of M Farmers Market outside of McNamara Alumni Center. Browse and even check out books from a wide selection of titles — including cookbooks, health and wellness books, and fun Fall reads.
• Also take the U Libraries Respect U Call to Action and read a book written by someone with a different identity than your own. Post a picture of yourself to Facebook, Twitter, or Instagram with the cover of the book and the hashtag #calltoactionreads.

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