News & Events
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.
Tour the New Website
Saint Mary’s Libraries launched a new website, which offers an improved mobile experience designed just for you. The Winona and Twin Cities Libraries combined to better serve the entire Saint Mary’s community, and with that change comes a brand new website! Our host of online services is available to all through the unified website, which includes:
- Instant access to SuperSearch, our easy-to-use single search box for all your research needs
- Research assistance available 24/7 through our online chat
- Specialized services for undergraduate students, graduate students, and faculty and staff
Have questions, comments, or feedback about our new website? We’d love to hear it! You can contact
us at rmcgee@smumn.edu, or by filling out our feedback form.