2021 Library Open House

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Search for peer-reviewed articles, popular articles, and other resources by subject and format

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Get research help via Chat, Text, Email or schedule an appointment with a librarian.

Throughout the year, the library holds workshops for students, staff, and faculty. Some recent topics include citation managers, literature reviews, getting started with Excel, and R statistical software. Faculty workshops are also offered to demonstrate how library resources can be integrated in the campus learning management system, Brightspace by D2L.

Virtual workshops are often recorded and made available after the event, so registration is encouraged even if one cannot attend the live session.

Accessibility and Instruction

As Southwest Montana’s comprehensive two-year college, Gallatin College offers associate degrees, professional certificates, and developmental and early college education. Our personalized approach enables students to discover their full potential and advance their career opportunities. High-quality academic instruction, affordability, small class sizes, and professional job support services allow graduates to enhance their skills and contribute to a vibrant local economy.

The Jake Jabs College of Business and Entrepreneurship (Jabs) has a mission of inspiring creativity, innovation, and growth. Our college offers one undergraduate business degree with four options of study as well as five minors. It also offers a master of professional accountancy degree, a master of science in innovation and management, a business certificate and entrepreneurship certificate. Jabs hosts many events and workshops and provides free venture coaching through the MSU LaunchPad. 

The MSU Writing Center’s mission is to create a collaborative environment that fosters a dynamic community of writing across the MSU campuses. Our foundation is our Writing Center peer tutor program. Tutors meet individually or in groups with student writers of all abilities and backgrounds at any stage in their writing processes – from invention to revision. Our Writing Center staff are available to talk with faculty about building course partnerships to support their teaching of writing. 

The purpose of the Office of Disability Services is to provide equal access to all college programs, services, activities and facilities for students with disabilities. This mainly includes providing academic accommodations under the Americans with Disabilities Act, but also involves encouraging self-advocacy and connecting students with other campus resources to help them achieve their personal best. Students work with their Accessibility Specialist to create appropriate accommodations.

Please join the Office of International Programs as we enable students, faculty, staff and communities to explore the international dimensions of learning, discovery, and engagement. Opportunities abound to explore international experiences through our office. Our committed staff work towards internationalization of our great university, and with your involvement, we will host more foreign students, educators and alumni on our campus. Please contact our office to find out how you can get involved.

SCRS (pronounced “scissors”) provides support for researchers that need assistance at any point along the research and analysis pathway, although consulting during the design phase results in the greatest benefit.SCRS can help with how to design your study, enter/store/archive and visualize your data, what models to consider, and how to present and interpret results. SCRS can also help with power or sample size analysis and reproducibility of statistical analysis and documentation. Additionally, SCRS collaborates with the library to teach workshops in data management, analysis, and visualization in the R programming language.

Here are a few ways we can help with technology questions:

Biggest Computer Lab on Campus: Over 100 computers with select Student Lab (Must have NetID password), visitor log-ins for community members.

Printing and Hardware: Self-serve printers, scanners, and microfiche viewer. Specialty printing services for posters and large jobs.

Consultations: One-on-one virtual consultation with a Technology Support Specialist.

Workshops: A variety of monthly library workshops on data management, technologies, and more.

LinkedIn Learning is a library-provided resource with software tutorials.  Click "Articles and Research Databases" on the library homepage, and search for LinkedIn Learning.

University Information Technology promotes, develops, delivers and facilitates the use of information technology services and resources. Although some might think of us as telling you to turn your computer on and off again, our team is so much more than that. From information security to software administration and campus telephone systems, UIT can assist you with any tech or software problem you may face.

Bobcat Browse is a popular reading collection on the 1st floor of the Library, just past Brewed Awakening. Here you'll discover the latest good books recommended by fellow students, faculty, and staff. Or you can read current issues of your favorite magazines and local newspapers.   

Friends of Montana State University Library is dedicated to enriching MSU, the lives of students and our community by strengthening the MSU Library. Founded in 1994, the Friends enrich students’ library experience through contributions that help develop the library’s collections, environment, and programs. These efforts enable quality learning and research for students and faculty,and provide lifelong learning opportunities for all Montanans. 

Have you read a good book lately—so good that you really have to talk about it? If you are interested in exploring book conversations in an informal social setting, the Friends of MSU Library Book Group may be perfect for you. Anyone can join—whether you are a Friend, faculty, student, staff, retiree, alum, man, woman, couple, or single—join us! Contribute to the ongoing development of a great book group.

Connect to library resources from wherever you start your research process: Install LibKey Nomad or EndNote Click

Are you a curious learner over 50 years of age? The Osher Lifelong Learning Institute “OLLI” at MSU offers a depth of engaging educational programs for the pure joy of learning. Formerly MSU Wonderlust, OLLI@MSU is online this semester, accessible anywhere, anytime.

ENGAGE your curiosity. ACCESS exceptional programs, lectures, and courses. GATHER with like-minded lifelong learners.  JOIN US! 406-994-6550. A program of Academic Technology and Outreach.

We are a STEM outreach center in the Department of Education that offers professional development for K-12 and informal educators as well as STEM programs for youth, including the Science Olympiad. We love to collaborate with researchers, students and other centers and institutes to broaden the impact of MSU programs and resources in support of Montana schools, out-of-school-time programs, and communities. 

The Sophomore Surge is a program designed to support freshmen throughout their first year of college in order to Surge them into their sophomore year. The Sophomore Surge is a collaboration between the Office of Academic Affairs and Division of Student Success, putting peer mentors into sections of 15-17 students enrolled in First-Year Seminars (US CORE). Surge Mentors are undergraduate student leaders who are trained, supported, and empowered to shape the futures of the incoming freshman class.

Testing Services provides an array of exams for students and the public. Our certified staff is committed to supporting the goals of all who test with us. We maintain a fully-accessible, 60-seat facility in Renne Library and collaborate with a dozen test vendors and over 100 higher education institutions to meet evolving testing needs in our community. Last year, more than 2,300 unique examinees benefited from our services and did so safely. Testing Services reports to the Office of the Provost.