Library FAQs
Frequently Asked Questions
How can I obtain a library card?
Your Marian University Photo ID card is your library card. Don’t have one yet? Call the Student Affairs Office at 920-923-7666 to get started.
What are the library hours?
Standard hours during the regular semester are:
Monday – Thursday 8:00 a.m. – 8:00 p.m.
Friday 8:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
Saturday – Sunday Closed
Library hours are available on the library webpage. Check for updates during exams, holidays, or weather closures to stay in the know!
What materials are on reserve for my class?
To see what materials are on reserve for a specific course, check Course Reserves.
What journals are available from the library's print and online collections?
To locate journals by title or subject, search Journals A to Z.
How can I obtain books and journal articles that are not part of the Cardinal Meyer Library print and electronic collections?
Materials not owned by the Cardinal Meyer Library may be requested via interlibrary loan.
Hard copy book and article request forms are available at the Circulation Desk or submit them online below.
- Submit a Book request
- Submit an Article request
- Submit a request via SabreSearch via the “Request through Interlibrary Loan” link.
- Submit interlibrary loan forms found within databases such as EBSCOhost.
Outreach students and faculty can easily access library materials by submitting a Book or Article request form. We’ll mail items directly to you or deliver them to your outreach site. To return books, use insured U.S. Mail or UPS to ensure safe delivery. Wherever you are, we’re here to connect you with the resources you need.
How can I access information from off-campus?
Current Marian University students, faculty, and staff may access Cardinal Meyer Library databases and e-books from off-campus via your MyLibrary Account.
When you click on the name of a database or the link to an e-book, you will be prompted to log in using your full Marian email address and password.
If you are unable to log in, contact the library circulation desk at 920-923-7641 or the reference desk at 920-923-8096.
If I can't find the information I need, where can I get help?
Help is available in person and online.
- Ask for assistance at the Reference Desk
- Call the Reference Desk at 920-923-8096
- Email refdesk@marianuniversity.edu
- Make an appointment with a librarian
Self-help is also available.
- Subject-specific tutorials are available via Marian Online 2. Your username is the first part of your Marian University email address – i.e. everything before “@marianuniversity.edu.” Your password is your Marian University email password.
I am a faculty member and would like to request that the library purchase materials to support the courses I teach. What is the procedure?
To reserve course materials, complete a request slip from the Circulation Desk and submit it at least three working days before needed. Both print and electronic resources can be reserved, following copyright guidelines.
For other requests, contact the library director via email or Box “R.”
I am a faculty member and would like my students to receive instruction on using library resources. Is this service available?
Yes, instructors are encouraged to schedule group sessions for specific courses, both on the Fond du Lac campus and at outreach sites. Requests should be submitted at least one week in advance.
- Call the Reference Desk at 920-923-8096.
- Email refdesk@marianuniversity.edu
- Submit a Library Instruction Request form
