Using the Libraries after St. Olaf
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Using the St. Olaf Libraries
As alums, you may:
- Apply for an Alumni Borrower's Card.
- Browse Catalyst (although you'll need to request the full text of items through your public library).
- Borrow books and media if you come to the Libraries in person.
- Use our full range of databases and digital collections if you come to the Libraries in person. Unfortunately, our licensing agreements restrict us from allowing graduates to access electronic resources remotely.
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Research Resources
- Google Scholar This link opens in a new windowGoogle Scholar searches scholarly literature and provides a simple interface for accessing full-text content, tracking citations, and citing sources.
- WorldCat This link opens in a new windowBooks and other print and multimedia materials in libraries around the world.
Public Libraries
Resources for Minnesota Residents
If you reside in Minnesota after graduating and have an account at a public library, these resources are available to you. Note: Many other states offer similar resources. Learn more from your public library.
- eLibraryMN (ELM)ELM gives Minnesota residents access to dozens of databases in which users can find magazine, newspaper, and journal articles; images, videos, and audio files; and other information resources.
- MNLINKMNLINK is a Minnesota-wide system that enables library users to find and request library materials. MNLINK provides users with a single, easy point of access to the catalogs of most libraries in Minnesota.