News & Events
Libraries Transition from SuperSearch to OneSearch
In August, the Libraries launched their new discovery service, OneSearch. OneSearch makes it easier than ever to find, request, and get library resources such as journal articles, ebooks, and print books, because OneSearch is fully integrated with our library management system, including “My Account,” the library catalog, and the interlibrary loan request system.
OneSearch provides similar functionality to the Libraries’ previous discovery service, SuperSearch, but OneSearch looks different from what many of our faculty and students are accustomed to. You may be wondering how this transition will impact your day-to-day work. We don’t think the impact will be too big, as OneSearch and SuperSearch are quite similar discovery services. However, we want to highlight a few changes that may impact your work. Some of these might be:
- If you have saved searches in SuperSearch that you want to retain, you’ll need to save that search outside of the SuperSearch interface. This is because once we no longer have access to SuperSearch any saved searches will no longer be accessible.
- If you have folders created and saved in SuperSearch, you’ll need to download the articles or get those into a different format to retain access.
- Update Permalinks.
The following guide is intended to provide support to our Saint Mary’s community during the transition from SuperSearch to OneSearch, including instructions for moving content you might have saved in SuperSearch into another platform.
https://libguides.smumn.edu/onesearch/intro
Our access to SuperSearch will stop at the end of 2024. If you have questions or concerns about the migration to OneSearch, please contact us at lib@smumn.edu.
Register to Vote!
The Saint Mary’s Libraries and Student Senate will co-host several voter registration events on the Winona Campus in the Fitz Library. The details for all events are below.
Tuesday 9/24, 11 am – 2 pm
Thursday 10/3, 11 am – 2 pm
Can’t make it to the events? Learn more and register to vote on our guide.
Libraries Launch OneSearch
On August 26, Saint Mary’s Libraries launched their new discovery service, OneSearch. OneSearch makes it easier than ever to find, request, and get library resources such as journal articles, ebooks, and print books.
OneSearch provides similar functionality to the Libraries’ previous discovery service, SuperSearch. OneSearch replaces SuperSearch, but SuperSearch will continue to be available until the end of 2024, allowing faculty and students plenty of time to make the transition.
On the Libraries’ home page, the main search box is now OneSearch. A link to SuperSearch is provided under the search box.
If you have questions about OneSearch, please contact us at lib@smumn.edu.
NYT 100 Best Books at Saint Mary’s Libraries
Add a book to your reading list!
In July 2024, the New York Times released its list of the 100 Best Books of the 21st Century. Visit this page to view the titles the Saint Mary’s Libraries have in our collections. Add a new book (or 100) to your reading list and check it out from the Libraries!
Is the book you want not available on your campus? You can easily request an item to be sent to the Saint Mary’s Library on your home campus.
Friendly reminder that your ID card doubles as your library card. Questions or comments? Contact the library
New Winona Library Hours
The Fitzgerald Library on the Winona Campus will have new hours starting spring semester 2024:
Sunday: 3 – 10 pm
Monday: 7:30 am – 10 pm
Tuesday: 7:30 am – 10 pm
Wednesday: 7:30 am – 10 pm
Thursday: 7:30 am – 10 pm
Friday: 7:30 am – 5 pm
Saturday: 10 am – 5 pm
For our most up-to-date hours, please visit our website at lib.smumn.edu and click on Winona Library Hours. If you have questions, please contact Amanda Bauer: ambauer@smumn.edu
Construction in Winona Library
Please be aware of noise in the Fitz Library due to construction work in our back office. We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause and thank you for your cooperation.
Problem with Interlibrary Loan Form
Update April 11, 2022: The interlibrary loan form is working very slowly right now. Thank you for your patience while this problem is being fixed!
Original April 7, 2022: Our interlibrary loan form is currently having some issues. It may not appear when it’s supposed to, or it may not fill in your item’s title, author, and other information automatically. If you are experiencing problems, we suggest using our blank form, or contact us to request anything from other libraries.
Native American Heritage
Native American Heritage Month
In honor of Native American Heritage Month, Saint Mary’s Libraries created a guide celebrating the knowledge and experience of Indigenous people, with a particular focus on Ojibwe and Dakota contributions. The Native American Heritage Month guide features a curated selection of books, videos, links to local Minnesota organizations, and teaching resources, plus resources about land management and sovereignty, decolonization movements, cuisine, art, and more.
Please email lib@smumn.edu with recommendations for resources to add to the guide or to be purchased for the libraries. We welcome your suggestions!
New Libraries Website Giveaways
To celebrate our new Saint Mary’s University Libraries website, the Libraries are doing a giveaway for two book-themed prize packs! One winner will be chosen from the Winona campus and one winner will be chosen from the Rochester/Twin Cities campus. All Saint Mary’s students, staff, and faculty are eligible to enter. One entry per person. The Google Form to enter the drawing is here. Online entry submissions will need to give their name, email, and campus. The Winona campus will also have a physical box for people to submit their entries on the main level of the Fitz Library. The giveaway will close on Friday, September 10th at 6pm. Winners will be contacted via their Saint Mary’s email. Delivery will be worked out with each winner.
Here’s a look at our awesome book-themed prize packs!
Prize Pack #1
Prize Pack #2
COVID-19 Services
Due to COVID-19, we updated Saint Mary’s Libraries’ services to promote student safety. See our service updates below, and contact us if you have any questions.
Winona Library
Masks are required in staff office areas. Otherwise, there are no restrictions for Winona Library. If you visit, you can:
- Reserve study rooms.
- Request items and pick them up at the Circulation Desk. Contact us for more information.
Twin Cities Library
Spaces
Main Library: Limited Availability
Given space limitations and social distancing constraints, you can use the Main Library room for brief visits (15 min. or less) to ask quick questions, browse the shelves, or pick up materials. See the Doorside Pick-Up section for more information. Computers and tables are available across the hall (LSH 132) for longer study sessions.
Special Collections: Open
A maximum of 2 people at a time may use the Special Collections room (LSH 132), which is open to students and faculty during La Salle Hall building hours (Monday-Friday: 8am-10pm; Saturday: 9am-3pm; Sunday: Closed). You can also reserve the Special Collections room.
Hours
See our hours and location for up-to-date information.
Services
Research Help
We can help you via chat 24/7, email, phone, or by Zoom appointment. Note: We are not providing face to face appointments at this time.
Free Mailing
If you cannot make it to campus, we will mail library materials to your home address for free.
Returning Materials
You can return materials to the book drop in the rear entrance of LaSalle Hall. Make sure to only return items during open La Salle Hall hours, which are generally: Monday-Friday: 8am-10pm; Saturday: 9am-3pm; Sunday: Closed. However, building hours are subject change, so we recommend calling the front desk (612-728-5100) to verify the building is open when you want to come to campus.
Doorside Pick-Up
You can pick up library materials whenever the La Salle Hall building is open. To pick up materials:
- Request materials online or contact us to pull items from the shelf for you.
- Enter the rear entrance of La Salle Hall.
- Locate the Library’s book drop.
- Pick up the envelope labeled with the first three letters of your last and first name.
Make sure to only pick up items during open La Salle Hall hours, which are generally: Monday-Friday: 8am-10pm; Saturday: Closed; Sunday: Closed. Building hours are subject change, so we recommend calling the front desk (612-728-5100) to verify the building is open when you want to come to campus.