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My Library Accounts
Login to your I-Share My Account and Interlibrary Loan account.
McLafferty / Storage Retrieval
Information about the Library's McLafferty Annex and Storage facilities and requesting materials located there.
Borrowing From Another Library
Request a book or other item that Morris Library does not own, using either I-Share or interlibrary loan.
Room Reservations
Book a study room or an event space at Morris Library.
Blackboard
Link to the Blackboard course management system for Southern Illinois University Carbondale.
Disability Support Services
Information for patrons with disabilities about the resources in Morris Library to aid them.
Distance Learning
Information for distance learning students about using Morris Library's services and resources.
For Faculty & Instructors
Morris Library has a number of services for faculty and other instructors at SIU Carbondale.
Library Liaisons
Find the specialist librarian for your area of research
Ask A Librarian
Morris Library's librarians are here to help with you with your research and can be contacted many ways
Reserves for Instructors
Requirements for submitting Reserve requests and materials differ according to the type of items requested.
Alumni Services
SIU alumni have some privileges at Morris Library
Circulation Services
Circulation Services is responsible for checking out and renewing books, items on reserve for classes, interlibrary loan, storage retrieval, shipping and receiving and security for Morris Library.
Copyright and Electronic Reserve
Items placed on electronic reserve at Morris Library are subject to copyright regulations. Morris Library monitors current law and its interpretation and applies this to requests for electronic reserve materials.
Courtesy Cards
Patrons not associated with SIUC may purchase a Courtesy Card to gain access to Morris Library's resources.
Distance Learning Faculty & Staff Services
Morris Library provides a number of services for instructors leading SIUC distance education or off-campus program courses
DSS Room Special Software
Morris Library's Disability Support Services room features computers with software designed to aid patrons with disabilities installed.
Reserve Form in Printer-Friendly Format (PDF format)
Printable request to put materials on electronic reserve at Morris Library
Electronic Reserve Guidelines
SIUC instructors can place certain types of materials on electronic reserve at Morris Library, making the items available to students enrolled in their classes 24/7.
Email the Web Administrator
Report problems with Morris Library's website to the library's web administrator.
Equipment Available
List of equipment available for checkout and use at Morris Library, including cassette players, computers, copiers, DVD players, headphones, laptops, microfilm and microfiche readers, printers, record players, scanners, televisions, typewriters, and VCRs
Event Space
The Library welcomes campus organizations University-affiliated groups and outside groups to hold events, meetings, and other functions in Morris Library.
Find a Specific Article
Enter citation information in the form below. Fill in as much information as you can to improve the search.
Group Study Rooms
General Information about Group Study Rooms
Information Literacy Instruction
Teaching faculty and teaching assistants can request librarians teach their students about library resources and the research process.
Interlibrary Loan
Morris Library's interlibary loan services gives users access to materials not available at SIUC or through I-Share. All SIUC students and staff (including distance learners and off-campus program participants) may use the service for free.
Instructional Support Services
Instructional Support Services is now the Center for Teaching Excellence.
Laptops for Checkout
Current Undergraduate and Graduate students with a valid SIUC photo ID may check out laptops for use within the library.
Loan Periods
Information on how long you can keep materials checked out from Morris Library
Printing, Copying, and Scanning
Information about using printers, photocopiers and scanners at Morris Library.
Purchase Recommendation
Suggest that Morris Library purchase an item for its collection.
Put Books and Other Shelf Items on Reserve
Online form for placing books and other shelf items (DVDs, CDs, etc.) on Morris Library Reserves.
Request a Book From McLafferty Annex or Storage
Many of Morris Library's books are currently housed in storage separate from the main library building. Patrons may request that materials be brought by library staff from the storage buildings to the Circulation Services desk on the first floor of Morris Library.
Request a Journal From McLafferty Annex or Storage
Many of Morris Library's journals are currently housed in storage separate from the main library building. Patrons may request that materials be brought by library staff from the storage buildings to the Circulation Services desk on the first floor of Morris Library.
Reserves General Guidelines
Basic requirements for placing items on reserve at Morris Library
Room Inventory and Fee Schedule
Listing of the rooms in Morris Library available for special events, with descriptions and associated charges.
Room Inventory and Fee Schedule (PDF format)
Listing of the rooms in Morris Library available for special events, with descriptions and associated charges in printable PDF format.
Room Reservation FAQ
The answers to some common questions about reserving rooms in Morris Library for special events.
Shelf Items Reserve Guidelines
Physical items instructors would like to place on reserve at Morris Library are subject to a few rules.
Writing Center
The Writing Center offers free tutoring services to all SIUC undergraduate and graduate students and faculty. One Writing Center office is located on the second floor of Morris Library.
Event Space Rental Request Form (PDF format)
Printable form to reserve a room in Morris Library for a special event.
SIU COPE Fund
The SIU COPE (SIU Carbondale Open-Access Publishing Equity) Fund seeks to advance the use of open access as a means of distributing the research and creative work of the SIUC university community, by providing financial support to cover the fees charged for open access publication. This is a pilot project which will be reviewed at the end of FY12, and annually thereafter.
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