Michael Schwartz Library
Services for You
The Michael Schwartz Library is an accessible, user-focused center of research, learning, and creativity. We provide the best of cutting-edge and traditional research tools, unique local resources, and friendly, expert staff.
See what services we have specifically for you...
- Courtesy Patrons
(CSU alumni, retirees, research guests & community users) - CSU Online & Other Remote Learners
... or browse through a complete list of our services below:
Computer & Wireless Access:
- Computer Labs in the Library
- Laptop Plug-In Connections
- The Math Emporium
- Wireless Access in the Library
Information & Patron Support:
- Borrowing Books & Other Materials
- CPL@CSU Collection
- Fax Service
- Interlibrary Loan
- Library and Research Help Desk
- Lockers
- Microforms & Newspapers
- Missing Materials Searches
- Overdues Inquiry Form
- Patrons with Disabilities
- Photocopying, Scanning & Printing
- Popular Reading Collection
- Providing Change for Patrons
- Textbook Center
Library Instruction & Class Support:
- Affordable Learning @ Cleveland State University
- Digital Production Unit
- Instruction for Classes
- Librarians
- Technology-Enhanced Instruction Rooms & Reservations
Multimedia
- The Digital Design Studio
- Curriculum Collection
- DVD, Video & Film Collection
- Equipment Loan to Students
- Juvenile Literature
- The Digital Design Studio Lab
- Music Materials
- Presentation Practice Room
- Quiet Meditation Room
- Skype Room
- Viewing Room
- Writer's Lab
Research Services:
- Ask Your Personal Librarian
- Ask A Librarian Chat Service
- dataZoa
- Library FAQ
- Library and Research Help Desk
- OhioLINK
- Research Databases
- Research Guides
- SCHOLAR Catalog
- Textbook Center
- Virtual Reference Desk
Shortcuts & Conveniences
- Affordable Learning @ Cleveland State University
- Course Reserves
- Digital Production Unit
- Distance Library Services
- Forms
- Lockers
- Mobile Campus Laptop Loan Satellite Desk
- Off-Campus Access & Mobile Devices (connecting to library information from home and to library resources using smartphones and hand-helds.)
- Trial Research Databases
- View Your Library Record
- Visit the Library
Student Spaces & Places
- Overview & Map of Study Areas "find your zone"
- Rooms for Group Study (the entire 4th floor is available for group study)
- Technology-enhanced Group Project Rooms
- Technology-enhanced Student Collaboration Room
- The Virginia McFrederick Group Study Center
- Study Carrels (the entire 2nd floor is reserved for quiet study)
- Individual Quiet Study Carrels to check out for 4 hours
- Locked Study Carrels to rent for 6 months or a year
- Connection Lounges
- Mothers' Room
- Quiet Meditation Room
- Skype Room
- Writing Center