Library-To-Go

The library building is not currently open for in-person visits but we are still here for you!  

• Library staff remain available via phone (413-662-5321) and email (library@mcla.edu).
  • Sunday 12 p.m. - 8 p.m.
  • Monday-Thursday 8 a.m. - 8 p.m.
  • Friday 8 a.m. - 5 p.m.
• Librarians are also available for research help until 10pm Sunday through Thursday via our Ask Us service.
• You can also set up a one-on-one appointment with a librarian via Microsoft Teams, where we can share screens and have the next best thing to an in-person interaction.  
• Our helpful FAQ is available 24/7.

I need ...	How to request	How to pickup	How to return
A book or DVD	Log into library catalog and place hold (video instructions), or call/text the library	When you receive an email letting you know the hold is available, call or text the library to arrange a pickup time. Pick up the book from the Grab & Go cart outside the library exit doors.	Book drop outside library exit doors (open 24/7)
A reserve reading	Fill out the Request for Scanned Course Reading form (we may limit the amount that can be scanned), or call/email the library	Library will email a PDF to your MCLA email address.	N/A
A laptop	Call or text the library. You must have a completed Laptop Lending Agreement on file; if you haven’t yet, please fill one out before requesting the laptop.	When you call/text, we’ll arrange a pickup time. A staff member will meet you at the exit door to hand you the laptop.	Call/text the library before coming over. Laptops must be returned when the library is open. A staff member will meet you at the door to receive the laptop. Do not put laptops in the book drop!
Research assistance	For quick or simple questions try our chat line or give us a call. For more involved questions make an appointment for a Teams meeting with a Librarian: https://library.mcla.edu/research/research-consult

 

The same information you use to access your MCLA email account is used to access electronic resources from off-campus. Your username is your A number@mcla.edu (example: A30005162@mcla.edu). Please contact TechHelp helpdesk@mcla.edu if you have forgotten your username, password, or both.

How do I set up Google Scholar to use off-campus?

How do I download a book from the Internet Archive or EBSCO so I can read it in Adobe Digital Editions?

How can I get help from a librarian with my research?

How can I get help with writing my paper?

I'm trying to use the library databases but I keep getting messages that my account credentials are not correct, or I enter my credentials and then get nothing but a blank screen. How do I fix this?

Can I borrow a laptop to use for the rest of the semester?

Can I still request items on interlibrary loan (ILL)?

When are library books due?

Can I come to the library to use the computers, print, or check out items?

Looking for research articles? Access all the library's research databases from home:

Or Use Search Everything

You can access thousands of ebook titles from home through our ebook collections:

To renew your books, log in to the library catalog using the login box on the right hand side of the screen.

Login Information:

Username: A number

Password: Students: Date of Birth in MMDDYYY format, Faculty and staff: Last name

If you are having trouble logging in, please contact us.

You can stream videos from this database with your MCLA login.

Are you a faculty member wanting to add library resources to your course? Our guide will help you with:

• Adding links from the library databases to your course
• Library Tutorials you can add to your course
• Citation resources
• Information on research guides
• Requesting Digital Course Materials

Have questions? Contact your liaison librarian.

If you are having trouble accessing resources in our databases, take a look at our guide on troubleshooting eresources, which addresses many of the common issues encountered.