Services
Access library employee services
Find services and resources on the MSU Libraries Employees LibGuide.
Ask a librarian in person
Visit Research Services on the 2nd floor of Mitchell Memorial Library.
Borrow equipment
Make a reservation in LibCal or visit the MaxxSouth Digital Media Center.
Borrow media
Search the Online Catalog or visit the MaxxSouth Digital Media Center.
Call a librarian
Speak to a librarian in Research Services.
Mon-Thurs 8am - 8pmFri 8am - 5pmCanvas Account
Sign in with your MSU NetID and NetPassword with two-factor authentication (learn more about your Net ID and password)
Citation Guides
View a guide to citing sources, including how to use the most commonly used citation styles (APA, MLA, and Chicago).
Connect remotely to the campus network (VPN)
Visit the MSU ITS website for setup instructions.
Connect to the campus wireless network (eduroam)
Visit the MSU ITS website for set up instructions.
Connect to the library ethernet
Ethernet ports are located on the 2nd floor of Mitchell Memorial Library in the Education Resources Center. Ports are located on the four columns and are marked with an orange sticker.
Copy documents
Copyright and fair use workshops
Course Reserves
Data management workshops
DMPTool - build your data management plan
Email a librarian
Fill out the form to email a question to a librarian in Research Services.
Embed a librarian in your Canvas Course
Your librarian can help you embed research materials, provide (synchronous or asynchronous) instruction, or participate in class and/or research discussions.
EndNote Resources
View the research guide.
ETD Formatting Tutorials
ETD Submission Process
ETD Templates
Explore Digital Collections
The Digital Collections are available to the public for viewing. Usage rights for individual items can be found in the item description.
Find a research guide
Browse our guides to library and web resources, curated by librarians for your field or course.
Find a subject specialist
Contact a specialist from the list and set up an appointment.
Find databases
Browse the A to Z List of Databases. Some resources are open to the public and other require a connection on the Library network.
Find Primary Sources
Find tutorials
View the list of tutorials sorted by category.
Frequently asked questions
Search the list or browse FAQs by subject.
ILLiad (Interlibrary Loan) Account
Sign in with your MSU NetID and NetPassword (learn more about your Net ID and password)
Laminate a document
Learn about copyright and fair use
View the LibGuide.
Learn about creating a data management plan
Learn about data documentation and metadata
Learn about IRB approval for sharing data
Learn about ORCID identifiers
View the research guide.
Learn about our journal hosting platform
Learn about our journal hosting service
Library floor plans
Material Purchase Request
Fill out the request form and submit for review.
Mobile Writing Center
Schedule an online appointment with a writing tutor.
My EBSCOhost Account
Sign in with My EBSCOhost username and password from any EBSCOhost database or Discovery.
myState Account
Sign in with your MSU NetID and NetPassword with two-factor authentication (learn more about your Net ID and password)
Online Catalog Account
Sign in with your MSU NetID and NetPassword with two-factor authentication (learn more about your Net ID and password)
Open Access guide
View the LibGuide.
Open Access Journal Publishing guide
View the LibGuide.
Open Access workshops
Open Educational Resources
View the LibGuide.
Photograph Special Collections materials
Download and fill out a Reproduction Record for the items you would like to photograph.
Print Documents
All printing costs are assessed per page, and are charged to your MSU account.
Register for a workshop
Select a workshop and click the registration link in the description.
Register for an ORCID iD
Fill out the registration form.
Register your class for a workshop
Select a workshop and click the registration link in the description.
Request 3D printing consultation
Log in to the Library Service Desk and fill out the form to request a consultation.
Request a course guide
A subject specialist can create a research guide to accompany your course, tailored to your students' needs.
Request a custom workshop or library instruction session
Fill out the request form.
Request a data management consultation
Complete the form below, providing as much detail as possible, and a librarian will contact you to set up your appointment.
Request a journal hosting consultation
This form should be submitted by the person intending to be MSU Libraries' primary contact for this project.
Request a research consultation
Fill out the form and a librarian will contact you to schedule an appointment.
Request a research consultation
Talk one-on-one with a librarian about information resources and search strategies.
Request an interlibrary loan
Create an ILLiad account and log in with your Net ID and password. Fill out a request form.
Request copies of Special Collections materials
Request to publish Special Collections materials
Read the terms and conditions then fill out the request form.
Reserve a 3D printer
Select an available time in LibCal and fill out the form to request a booking.
Reserve a space at Old Main Academic Center
Fill out the form to request a space reservation.
Reserve a studio
Select a studio and an available time. Fill out a form to request approval for the booking.
Reserve VR equipment
Reserve equipment in LibCal for use in the Mixed Reality Studio in the MaxxSouth Digital Media Center.
Scan documents
Scholars Junction Account
Sign in with your netID@msstate.edu and NetPassword
Search EBSCO Discovery
Search all of the Libraries' resources at once. If you are not on the Library network, log in with your NetID and password.
Search EBSCO E-Journal Portal
Browse the list of available resources by title or subject. If you are not on the Library network, log in with your NetID and password.
Search for Theses and Dissertations
Search the MSU repository at Scholars Junction or the worldwide database at ProQuest.
Search Scholars Junction
Search Scholars Junction, MSU's institutional repository
Search Special Collections
Search the repositories of collections in Archive Space to learn about our holdings and how to access them.
Search the Online Catalog
Search the books, journals, media, and digital resources available at the Libraries. If you are not on the Library network, log in with your NetID and password.
Send or receive a fax
Text a librarian
Text your research questions to a librarian.
Tour the Library
View the virtual 360 tour or request a guided tour.
Use a computer
Available to patrons on a first-come first-served basis.
View data management resources
View the LibGuide.
View funding agency requirements
View our hosted journals
Wide-format printing
Log in to the Library Service Desk and upload a file to print for pick up at the MaxxSouth Digital Media Center..
Writing Resources for ESL Students
This guide provides information on the MSU Writing Center, a list of writing handbooks for ESL students, and resources for citing your sources.