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Virtual Library Orientation

Welcome new students! Here is an overview of MSU Library - your resource for all of your information needs.

A Photographic Journey Through MSU Library

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Ask us!

Use one of our whiteboards

Whiteboards are available in reservable study rooms for projects and visualization

Row of books

Digital technology has grown but the library still has books, most of which are on the 3rd floor.

Ice cream social with ASMSU

Ice cream social with ASMSU

Public computers

The library has over 140 public computers

Game corner

Take a study break, use one of our games with friends. (Find games on the 1st floor northwest corner.)

Robert Pirsig tribute

A library tribute to Robert Pirsig, Zen & the Art of Motorcycle Maintenance author, former faculty member

Archives and Special Collections

Archives and Special Collections features manuscripts, microforms, maps, sound and video recordings, and more

Check out a book at Bobcat Browse

The Bobcat Browse are includes recommended books, current magazines, and newspapers from across the state of Montana.

Group student room

The library offers numerous reservable study rooms.

Third floor fountain

The third floor fountain is a popular quiet study area

Paws to Destress

Relax and de-stress with therapy animals during the weeks leading up to mid-terms and finales.

SmartyCats

SmartyCats tutoring is one of several campus partners with a space in the library

Library space with mural

“Uncommon Ground," a mural by Lara Vaienti, is found on the second floor and features several notable Montanans