Services

Our services are designed to support you, whether you need to find information, borrow and use materials, or have a place to write a paper or study.

Borrow & access
Research & learning
Technology in the Library

Student academic centers & faculty resources
Specialized services

Borrow & access

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Borrow and renew

Learn how to borrow, renew, and return library materials, use contactless pickup, and more.

borrow and renew

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Course reserves

Course Reserves provides students with convenient access to instructor-assigned course materials.

Course reserves

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Documents on Demand

Request books, articles, and other materials the library doesn't own.

Documents on Demand

Research & learning

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Ask a librarian

Chat live, email, or schedule a one-on-one consultation with a subject librarian.

Ask a librarian

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LIB197: Intro to Library Info Research

Learn how to find, evaluate, and use information effectively.

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Distance learner services

Libraries supports online and off-campus students with access to research resources and personalized help.

Distance learner services

Researcher journey map

Guides researchers through funding, literature reviews, data management, analysis, and publishing.

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Find your subject librarian

Connect with your subject librarian for expert, one-on-one support tailored to you.

Find your subject librarian

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Scholarly communication services

Guidance on scholarly publishing, copyright, author rights, and more.

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Graduate student services

Specialized library resources, research support, and services designed to help graduate students succeed.

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Schedule a research consultation

Meet with librarians in specific academic disciplines.

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Library instruction

CMU Libraries partners with faculty to help students develop research and information literacy skills.

Library instruction

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Medical library services

Medical Library Services provides medical resources and research support for CMU healthcare students, faculty, and researchers.

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Technology in the Library

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Printing with PrintQ in the library

Use Print Q at any library print kiosks, available on each floor.

Print Q

Technology available for checkout

CMU Libraries checks out a variety of equipment that you can use for free on your next creative project.

Browse our tech

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Request event/meeting space

Library event and meeting spaces available for presentations, workshops, and gatherings.

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Public printing

Public printing is available on the 2nd floor.

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Computers & software

The library offers technology resources, software, equipment loans, and support to enhance learning and research.

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Scanners

Scanners are available on the 2nd floor and in 1 North.

Scanners

Student academic centers & faculty resources

Adobe Digital Lounge

Provides creative space, Adobe software support, equipment, and media production tools for students and faculty.

Let's create

OIT Help Desk

Here to help with technology support, troubleshooting, account assistance, and access to IT resources.

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Presentation Skills Center

Presentation coaching, feedback, and support to build strong speaking skills.

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Writing Center

The Writing Center offers free feedback and support for writing projects at any stage, in any discipline.

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Certified Testing Center

Provides secure, nationally certified testing services, proctoring, CLEP exams, and academic assessments.

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Mathematics Assistance Center

The Mathematics Assistance Center offers free walk-in and online tutoring.

Statistical Consulting Center

Statistical consulting for research planning, analysis, and results.

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Faculty services

Supports faculty with research assistance, teaching resources, library instruction, and more.

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Using Open Educational Resources (OER)

Provides free support to help faculty reduce course costs and enhance student learning.

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Student Disability Services

Accommodations, accessibility support, and resources to help students succeed.

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Specialized services

Accessibility at the library

Library accessibility resources, accommodations, and support services for all users.

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Alumni library access

Library resources and services for CMU alumni, including access, borrowing, and research support.

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Guest services

Use computers, borrow books, print, and more.

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Borrow & access

Research & learning

Technology in the Library

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