For the health and safety of the JU community, the Swisher Library's physical building will be closed from Wednesday, November 25, 2020, through Sunday, January 24, 2021. During this time, the JU community is encouraged to reach out to Library faculty and staff via email. Visit our staff directory for contact information.
Remote Access
The Library’s databases and journals are accessible 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Follow our directions for accessing our resources wherever you're studying during Winter Term.
Research Assistance
Library Tutorials: Learn about searching a database, APA style, and more with our tutorial videos.
E-mail: Send an e-mail to library@ju.edu and get a response from a librarian.
Research Guides: Our Research Guides can get you started with your research.
Library Instruction
The Library will follow JU’s online winter term format by offering virtual, asynchronous library instruction during the winter term. Find our selection of recorded videos and tutorials here. These resources can be embedded in Blackboard.
Returning Physical Materials
If you are looking to return library materials, please use the book drop available near the main entrance.
When materials are returned, they will be held for 72 hours before processing.
Material processing will not take place during JU's employee holiday break (December 21, 2020 - January 8, 2021).
Interlibrary Loan
The interlibrary loan department will continue to process all electronic ILL requests up to 12 noon on Monday, December 14. Pending requests at that time are not guaranteed to be delivered until mid-January.
Requests for physical materials via ILL are suspended until the end of January.
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