Most databases, reference works, and e-journals are restricted to current students, faculty, and staff at the University of Maryland.
In order to access databases and online journals remotely, use Database Finder. When prompted to select a campus, select the option for University of Maryland, College Park and then "Students, Faculty, and Staff". Then log in with your Directory ID, the same username you use for email and other campus services.
For questions about wireless connections, contact DivIT.
You can request a book from the stacks at any of our campus libraries and have it delivered either to a different library on campus or to the service desk at the library where the book is housed.
If a book’s status in the catalog says “On Shelf,” you should be able to request it through the catalog. Materials that are not books or books with the status “On Shelf/Non-Circulating” cannot be requested.
For instructions, see the guide to Requesting Materials on the Shelf.
You can pay for Printing and Copying in the Libraries in one of two ways:
You can obtain books and articles from journals not held in the University System of Maryland and Affiliated Institutions (USMAI) system using interlibrary loan (ILL). Books, periodical articles, dissertations, microforms, government documents, and technical reports are just some of the types of materials that can be obtained for you. Click here for more information on obtaining single articles or book chapters -- Request an Article or Chapter
The University of Maryland Libraries shares in research partnerships with other institutions, allowing eligible UMD users to have direct access to materials at other libraries and eligible visiting institution members access to UMD's collections. Our Reciprocal Borrowing form can help UMD users quickly identify from which libraries they are eligible to borrow; just select your status to see a custom list of institutions.
Please be aware that privileges vary from institution to institution. Some materials may be borrowed and others used only on the premises of the owning library, depending on local lending policies. If you intend to visit a participating library, you may want to contact the library in advance to verify relevant policies and practices, including any limitations. Click the link below for more information.
Go online to reserve a group study room in the Terrapin Learning Commons (McKeldin Library, 2nd Floor).
McKeldin Library has a number of individual study rooms, known as study carrels - more information can be found here - McKeldin Library Study Carrels
Suggestions and recommendations for new library materials are welcome.
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