Guide to the U-M Library for New Graduate Students

UofM grad students are very lucky 

because we have a great system here called 7FAST, which will deliver books to your campus mailbox, department, or pick-up location!  We'll even scan in journal articles and book chapters for items we own here, and send you those electronically.

Have more questions about 7FAST? Visit the FAQ.

You don't really need to come to the libraries at all (except to return books).  So, why go to a library?

• Get inspired: Surround yourself with books written by the great minds of all time!  UM has one of the largest collections of any library in the country.
  
  
• Get away from your department:  You can study at any of our libraries. We've heard that medical students love the quiet reading room at Hatcher Graduate Library.
  
  
• Get help:  We have subject specialist librarians & department liaison librarians who want to help you with your research, process your purchase suggestions, and get to know you.  You can always call or email, but wouldn't you like to chat in person?

Is there a book or other item that you think the library should own? You can recommend books, journals, databases, microfilm, videos, and more.

Use this form to submit a request.

UM has many libraries and collections.  Here's a quick list of the main locations of interest to graduate students.