Welcome to Discovery

The library is pleased to announce that we have transitioned to Worldcat Discovery, the next generation of our current Worldcat Local system. Discovery offers an improved interface and new features for you to use while searching for resources within the collections of thousands of libraries around the world. Discovery is also designed to be mobile-ready. As always, we welcome your feedback on this and all library services.

Off-Campus Database Access Interruption This Morning

The Library will be upgrading one of it's servers between 8-9am Tuesday, August 11th. Off-campus users will encounter limited access to our databases during this time. Please contact us if you have any questions or concerns. Thank you for your patience as we improve remote access to our resources.

Welcome to Discovery

The library is pleased to announce that we have transitioned to Worldcat Discovery, the next generation of our current Worldcat Local system. Discovery offers an improved interface and new features for you to use while searching for resources within the collections of thousands of libraries around the world. Discovery is also designed to be mobile-ready. As always, we welcome your feedback on this and all library services.

Access Library Resources During the Summer!

Use library resources away from campus? No problem.

Current faculty, staff and students can access Library Research Databases, Macalester WorldCat Local and most other resources from anywhere with internet access.

Use Links on Library Website

Be sure to go through the Library Website to ensure full Macalester privileges. You will be prompted to enter your Macalester username and password and then you are good to go!

Reference Librarians Also Available

Reference librarians are available to answer questions and provide research assistance. Contact us via email or chat (if chat is active) - a librarian will respond.

Enjoy the summer!

Food for Fines!

Support a Local Emergency Food Shelf

Have library overdue fines? Pay them off with a donation of nonperishable food or personal items to support the St. Paul Council of Churches' Department of Indian Work Emergency Food Shelf.

Details

• One item counts toward up to $2 overdue fine payment
• The maximum donation credit is $10 (five items)
• Items must be in original, unopened, undamaged containers and must not be expired
• The 2015 Food for Fines program dates are May 7-16

Get Help with Your Works Cited Pages!

Did you know you can ask a Macalester librarian for help with references, citations, and a Works Cited page? Your librarians can help with:

• Questions about citation style
• Finding sources
• Formatting citations with RefWorks, Zotero, and more

How to Get Help

• Visit the Library Service Desk
• Schedule a consultation
• Check out other contact options on our AskUs page

Come Celebrate National Library Week 2015!

April 12-18, 2015 is the National Library Week. Come celebrate this week in the Macalester Library with the following activities:

Monday

• Crafts & Cookies, 1 - 2 p.m., Library first floor

Tuesday - Friday

• Hug a Moose (or a critter of your choice) - see our Facebook page for details.

Wednesday

• Faculty / Staff happy hour, 3:30-5:30 p.m.
• Sign the ALA I Love Libraries pledge

Thursday

• What are your library services worth? Find out using ALA's library value calculator

Friday

• Digital Commons at Macalester 10th year birthday breakfast, 9-10am. Join us for coffee and treats in the Harmon Room. Check out our electronic display of works by faculty, staff, and students.