COVID-19 Services Update
Always Start with Marquette's COVID-19 Information
Please regularly check the Marquette University COVID-19 page for the most definitive, up-to-the minute information about changes to campus services during the outbreak.
Promoting Health and Safety
The health and safety of the Marquette community is a top priority at the library, and its practices mirror the campus COVID-19 response team's guidance for the broader Marquette campus. See Marquette’s comprehensive COVID-19 pages for current information and policies.
- COVID Cheq is no longer be required for entry. Please be ready to use your valid MU ID to enter the library.
Remote Computer Access
Raynor Memorial Libraries are offering remote computer access which allows the use of the library's computers and software from home. Students, faculty, and staff with a current Marquette ID can connect their own computers to the library's and thereby use any of the software available in the library, including Adobe Creative Cloud, Microsoft Office, SPSS, and more. Read more about how you can access a library computer from home.
Highlights of COVID Service Changes
The library’s online and in-person services are available to help you thrive academically and stay healthy. Here is a regularly updated summary of our current offerings. If you have questions about any services not mentioned here, please contact us.
General Building Information |
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Access |
Entry into the library requires COVID Cheq clearance through Sunday, May 22. On May 23 and after, only a valid Marquette ID will be required. |
Hours |
The library has resumed normal hours (24/5 when classes are in session); see the full schedule. |
Library Spaces |
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Digital Scholarship Lab |
Open |
Special Collections and University Archives Reading Room |
Open |
Beaumier Suites Conference Center |
Open |
Brew Café |
View hours on the Brew website. |
Group study rooms |
Group study rooms in Raynor Library are open for reservation. |
Study areas |
Open |
Graduate study room |
Open; room entry is via ID card swipe. |
Graduate student carrels |
Open; application required. Sharing of carrels not permitted. |
Faculty carrels |
Open; application required. |
Virtual learning and study space |
Students who need space for virtual learning or study may use Beaumier D on the lower level of Raynor; space is available on a first-come, first-served basis. |
Personal Research Assistance |
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General questions |
Call, e-mail, or chat with our Information Desk; in-person help is also available (view hours). |
Appointments with librarians |
Virtual appointments are available. |
Special Collections and University Archives |
Virtual reference available via Ask an Archivist. |
Printers and Other Shared Equipment |
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PrintWise stations |
Available |
Poster printing service |
Available; submit requests online. |
Microfilm readers |
Available |
Borrowing |
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Books, audio/visual materials, and similar items |
All circulating materials are available for normal borrowing. TIP: Use MARQCAT's "Reserve It" to place holds on items for quick pickup at the main circulation desk. |
Interlibrary loan |
Available |
Laptops and media equipment |
Digital Scholarship Lab equipment, including laptops, is available for normal checkout. TIP: Use MARQCAT's "Reserve It" to place holds on media equipment for quick pickup in the lab. |
Course reserves |
Available |
Workshops, Instruction, and Events |
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Workshops |
Available in both synchronous and asynchronous formats. Customized course support is available, as well as video tutorials and online learning objects easily linkable through D2L. |
Events |
Face-to-face events are permitted in the library in accordance with library guidelines and university policies. |
Online Support for Learning and Research
Students, faculty and staff working from home have access to most of the same library resources and support that are available when on campus. Our homepage is a good place to start, or find specific helps below.
For Faculty
- Our Faculty Guide to Online Learning offers tips and helps for faculty who want to make the most of the library from home.
- Online research and instruction assistance is available.
- Find high-quality, free-to-access research materials in MARQCATopen, a portal to a variety of scholarly open-access repositories.
- Chat assistance is available 24/7 from our librarians and our AJCU partners.
- Find additional Marquette resources for faculty.
For Students
- Our Student Guide to Online Learning offers tips and helps for students who want to make the most of the library from home.
- Chat assistance is available 24/7 from our librarians and our AJCU partners.
- Online research assistance is available.
- Find additional Marquette resources for students.
Helpful COVID-19 Information