Services

The University Libraries are committed to helping you succeed in your courses, your research, and in your career. Questions? Ask a Librarian.

Colorado Law affiliates: please refer to the Law Library website for the most complete information. 

Borrow, return, request

• Borrowing University Libraries materials 
  • Borrowing privileges: library cards and account registration, loan periods, renewals
    • Circulation policies, including fee and fine information
  • Hold pickup and Campus Mail delivery
  • Return locations
  • Technology and other items you can borrow: state park passes and more 
    • Materials Collection (architecture, design, engineering materials) at Gemmill Library
    • Multimedia Equipment Lending Library - borrow audio/visual equipment
• Borrowing from other libraries
  • Prospector and Mobius - request items through these consortial online catalogs
  • Interlibrary loan services
• Add someone as a proxy to your library account by emailing us at libraries@colorado.edu
• Suggest we purchase something you need

Course reserves, streaming media

• Find out about course reserves.
• We offer media conversion services and streaming video assistance for academic, promotional, or personal use.

Support for study, teaching and research

• Faculty study spaces in Norlin Library
• Find your librarian liaison (subject specialist for your department or discipline)
• Graduate carrels and study spaces
• Microfilm/microfiche reader(s) are available in Norlin Library (second floor, research area) and Gemmill Library
• Reserve a group study room
• Request a research seminar (faculty and instructors)
• Video Creation Station - for faculty and staff

Technology support

• Technology and other items you can borrow from the Libraries
  • Multimedia Equipment Lending Library - borrow audio/visual equipment 
• Off campus access to library resources
• Technology services and resources provided by the Office of Information Technology
  • Computer labs and software
  • Printing on campus and in the libraries
  • Virtual Private Network (VPN) for secure, off-campus network access
  • Wireless network, including UCB Wireless, guest wireless network, and eduroam

Additional services from campus partners

• The Writing Center provides one-on-one writing feedback and advice. 
• Get technology help from BuffTechs.