Information for Students
Research & Resources
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A Course Page is an online resource specifically designed for a single course. The webpage contains a list of resources, both electronic and in print, that would be instrumental in the successful completion of a course project or paper.
Print course reserve materials are items that WSU instructors have asked the Library to make available for short-term loan to students in their classes. Most reserve items are for in-library use only and have a two hour check-out period. Videos and DVDs have a 4 hour check out period unless otherwise requested. You can find items on reserve for your course by going to the WSU Library Catalog, select "Course Reserves" from the Libraries and Collections drop-down menu.
Electronic course reserve materials are mainly articles that WSU instructors have requested that the Library make available to students via a web-based program. The electronic course reserves will be available 24/7 (twenty-four hours a day, seven days a week) depending on system maintenance.
- Search for Online Music in WSU Catalog
This web page will provide you with ideas on how and where to start your research.
Ask a Librarian
If you have basic research questions or need to ask someone how to get started, contact a librarian at the Reference Desk: submit the Ask a Librarian form or call the Reference Desk, (507) 457-5146.
Also, for each WSU academic department and most programs, there is a librarian who works closely with the faculty, students, and staff of that department. The library liaison can arrange library instruction sessions for students, build and manage collections in a particular subject discipline, create research guides, and offer advance research assistance.
The library liaison can help you get started on your research project(s) or paper(s) by suggesting resources and research strategies, and show you how to use the WSU Databases, Refworks, the Library Catalog, and how other library resources. Visit the WSU Library Liaison web page to find the contact information for the Library Liaison for your department, so that you may arrange a time to discuss your research project(s) or paper(s).
Can I access the databases from off campus & from the dorms
Yes, when you are off-campus or in the dorms, you can still access a majority of the WSU Databases. When you click on a database an Authentication Login Form will appear. At this point you will be asked for your WSU 14-digit barcode number, which is on the back of your WSU ID card, and your password, which is your last name. If you have difficulty accessing the databases, please contact the library.
What is the Library Athenaeum?
The Athenaeum hosts events that explore and enhance the intellectual life of the University and the region. These events could include lectures, readings, discussions, seminars, performance arts, and other educational experiences.
The Athenaeum is located on the south/bluff side of the second floor of the Krueger Library. It will approximately seat 60 people. Athenaeum events will typically be scheduled on Wednesdays between 1:00pm and 2:00pm.
For further information about the Library Athenaeum, please visit the Library Athenaeum web page, which is where you can read the Athenaeum mission, view the current Athenaeum event calendar, and read about past Library Athenaeum events.
How do I check my WSU Library Record?
Go to the WSU Library Catalog, then at the top of the web page, click on "Your Borrowing Record". At this point you will be asked for your WSU 14-digit barcode number, which is on the back of your WSU ID card, and your password, which is your last name. While viewing your record, you can renew items checked out from the WSU Library, check the status of your Interlibrary Loan requests, and view your circulation history.
How do I borrow books or get articles from other libraries?
If the WSU Krueger Library does not have a book or access to an article either in print or electronic, you can request that a book or an article be borrowed from another library. For books, you can begin searching in the WSU Library Catalog, and select "All MnPals Libraries" from the Libraries and Collections drop-down menu. When you have a find a book that the library does not have, you can then select Interlibrary Loan. You can also find books in WorldCat, which is an online catalog of over 7,000 libraries. Once you find a book that the library does not own, you will see a FindIt! button.
When you are searching for articles in one of the many WSU Databases, and the library does not have electronic or print access to the article, you will click on the FindIt! button. Then you can select Interlibrary Loan under the "More Options" section.
Can I check out books from the Winona Public Library?
Yes, as a Winona State University student you can check out books and other items from the Winona Public Library.To get a Winona Public Library card, bring your student ID and driver's license to the public library, which is located on the corner of 5th Street and Johnson Street.
How do I reserve a group study room in the library?
Go to the WSU Library Meeting Room Booking System to reserve a group study room. You will either need to be on campus using the internet or, if off campus, using the VPN on your laptop. Student group study rooms are designated for group study for WSU students. Also, the rooms are not sound-proof, so please be courteous of your neighbors.
Please observe the following guidelines:
- A maximum of three hour per slot.
- No more than two slots per week for each individual student.
- If you do not show up 15 minutes after your reservation, another student can use that room for the remainder of the time (until the next reservation).
- Please do not sign up for a room if you do not plan to use it.
- Reservations cannot be made more than 7 days in advance.
Reservations in violation of the above polices will be subject to deletion by system administrators without notification.
The University Librarian should make final decisions regarding the prior scheduling of all library space usage. Please see the librarian on duty if you have questions.
What does In Libris Libertas mean?
In books [there is] freedom.