Libraries and Student Resources

The University of Minnesota Rochester (UMR) Library and Information Commons provides access to a wide array of electronic and printed materials. UMR students have access to all of the University of Minnesota Libraries’ online resources for their academic programs, including the catalog, periodical indexes and full text articles. Books and other printed materials may be obtained from the University of Minnesota Libraries through document delivery or inter-library loan. Students should contact the Information Commons staff to assist them with their requests.

The Library's mission is to provide comprehensive resources and services in support of the research, teaching, and learning needs of the University community.

University of Minnesota Libraries

Twin Cities

The University of Minnesota Libraries are one of the University's and the State's greatest intellectual and capital assets. In addition to supporting the teaching and research of the University, the Libraries play a major role in providing information services to the State. Housed in five major facilities and eleven branch sites, the University Libraries are comprised of over 5 million print volumes; 48,000 serial subscriptions; 5 million microforms; 3 million government documents; and 397,000 maps making it the 17th largest research library in North America.

Hours Recording: (612) 624-4552
Libraries Administration: (612) 624-4520

Duluth

Students enrolled in the Fine Arts or Master of Business Administration (M.B.A.) programs will find more resources available to them through the University of Minnesota Duluth's Library.

Libraries Administration Telephone: (218) 726-8102

Other Library Resources

MnLINK
A statewide virtual library that electronically links you to Minnesota's rich library resources.

Rochester Public Library
101 Second Street S.E. - Rochester, MN
The Rochester Public Library can obtain material from other libraries in southeastern Minnesota, greater Minnesota, and other parts of the country.

SELCO
The SELCO Catalog is the combined holdings of all member libraries in Southeastern Minnesota. You can find, request, and renew materials using the catalog.

The Writing Center

Located in downtown Rochester in the third floor commons, The Writing Center assists enrolled and prospective students and University of Minnesota Rochester staff with their writing projects. For more information, visit the Writing Center webpage.