Welcome to Class of 2018

...and welcome back to returning students, and new and returning faculty and staff! We look forward to working with you on your research and information needs for the coming academic year!

New Library Management System: WMS

Beginning in July, 2014, the Library successfully switched to a new library system, WorldShare Management Services (WMS) by OCLC. The new system allows the Library to better and more efficiently integrate services.

One System for all Materials

• In the new system, all Macalester Library materials can be found using Macalester WorldCat Local
• CLICnet will no longer be used by the Macalester Library
• You can now use your Macalester Login to access services and renew materials.

Recent Announcements

For more information about the new system, please see our recent announcements.

Feedback - We'd Love to Hear From You!

For questions or comments, please use our WMS Comments Form.

Library Moving to New Online System in 2014

Building on the success we have had with WorldCat Local, the library will implement a system by the same vendor that provides us with WorldCat Local for managing our circulation, reserves, and acquisitions services. This move is underway and we expect to go live with the new system in July, 2014.

The change of systems will provide a number of benefits for the library, but it will also mean a change in services with our current consortium partners in CLIC. We expect there to be minimal disruption with the changeover and we will be providing updates during the semester to explain the changes as we move closer to going live.

Library Mobile Website

The library has a mobile-optimized website that includes a mobile-friendly WorldCat Local search, list of research databases, a mobile chat option, and news and events.

A link to the library's mobile site can also be found in the Academics section on the College's mobile site. 

m.macalester.edu/library

Library Closes at 10pm, Monday, Jan. 27th.

Due to the low temperatures and wind chill, a decision has been made to close Macalester's Library at 10pm today Monday (along with the Leonard Center, and the Campus Center). Make your study plans accordingly and stay warm!

System Update, 1/2/2013, 11pm - 4am

Necessary Maintenance

On Thursday, January 2nd beginning at 11:00pm and ending at 4am (approx.), library systems will be undergoing necessary maintenance. Macalester WorldCat will be available during this time; however, item availability information may not display. CLICnet will be unavailable.

Full Service Expected by Early Friday

We expect all systems to return to full service functionality by mid-day on Friday. We appreciate your patience and apologize for any inconvenience this may cause. As always, during open library hours, please contact our Service Desk staff at (651) 696-6346 (or via chat from our website) for assistance in accessing any library resources.

Schedule a Research Consultation Today!

Discover a service that Mac students rave about: In-depth, personal help with a research project from a librarian. Contact your librarian today to schedule your consultation.

Your Librarians

For example, if you:

• Have trouble finding good sources for a paper
• Have looked and can't find much on your topic
• Are not sure how the library system works in some area
• Start on a project and have no idea how to proceed

The consultation could be 10 minutes or an hour, or longer. Your librarian is ready to help you make the consultation as thorough as you need it to be.

Schedule your research consultation