We no longer collect late fines for items returned after their due date. However items borrowed in 2020 and before need to be returned by May 7, 2021, the end of the semester. After this date they will be considered LOST and you will be responsible for paying the lost item replacement fee.
Checking out items today? All regular circulating items that normally have a 16-week loan period, now have a default due date of August 6, 2021.
Need to return items but missed the due date? Don't worry! Return your library items outside of Gumberg next time you're on campus or request a pre-paid UPS return label. We are NOT charging any late fines.
Lost or damaged a library item beyond repair? Hey, these things happen. Email ask@duq.libanswers.com so we can work with you directly on assessing a replacement fee.
Gumberg Library faculty and staff are dedicated to providing access to your research and supplementary materials! If you need an extension or have any questions regarding loan times, due dates, or library-related issues, please don't hesitate to contact us at ask@duq.libanswers.com
For current Duquesne students, faculty, and staff: please follow the steps below to request Gumberg materials for patio pick up or free delivery to your residence (US addresses only). Most items will be available for pick up within three business days.
Use DUQSearch to search for materials. DUQSearch is located on the main page of the library's website, and at the top of most library webpages.
When you select search, you will be prompted to login with your Multipass credentials, then authenticate using Duo.
Once logged in, you will be presented with the results of your search. In most cases the number of results will be very large because it defaults to searching for print AND online items. For instance, in the example below there are over 2,500 results.
To lower the number of results, refine your results on the left-hand side of the page. Select Library Catalog Only. Once your results have been refined, you will notice that the number of results is reduced. Search the results until you find what you are looking for. Select Retrieve Catalog Item when you are ready to request the item.
Once you select Retrieve Catalog Item, you will be directed to the catalog record for the item you are searching for. At the top of the page, select the checkmark Request/Hold button above the item.
You will be prompted to enter your name and 16 digit number on the front of your Duquesne ID. Please give at least 3 business days when selecting your "Cancel if not filled by" date.
Library staff will pull your items and have them ready for you to pick up within 3 business days. You will receive an email when your materials are ready for pick up.
If you would like your items shipped to your residence, please go to Residential Shipping for the most up to date information.
We no longer collect late fines for items returned after their due date. However items borrowed in 2020 and before need to be returned by May 7, 2021, the end of the semester. After this date they will be considered LOST and you will be responsible for paying the lost item replacement fee.
Checking out items today? All regular circulating items that normally have a 16-week loan period, now have a default due date of August 6, 2021.
Need to return items but missed the due date? Don't worry! Return your library items outside of Gumberg next time you're on campus or request a pre-paid UPS return label. We are NOT charging any late fines.
Lost or damaged a library item beyond repair? Hey, these things happen. Email ask@duq.libanswers.com so we can work with you directly on assessing a replacement fee.
Gumberg Library faculty and staff are dedicated to providing access to your research and supplementary materials! If you need an extension or have any questions regarding loan times, due dates, or library-related issues, please don't hesitate to contact us at ask@duq.libanswers.com
Holds Pickup:
*Items will be returned to the shelves if not picked up within two weeks of the email pickup notification.
UPDATE
Gumberg Library’s residential shipping program has been met with great success during the Covid-19 pandemic shutdown, providing numerous scholars with hundreds of titles delivered by UPS right to their door. Now we are beginning the exciting work of reopening, along with other academic and public libraries across the nation and world! In order to ensure we can continue to support the research needs of our scholars regardless of their location, we find it necessary to update our residential shipping policy.
Borrowing:
As of July 1, 2021, Gumberg Library will ship up to 10 books once a week to a residential address. This book count includes books from the Gumberg Library collection as well as books borrowed from our lending partner programs, E-ZBorrow and Interlibrary Loan. As it is for in-person checkouts, a patron may not have more than 100 items checked out to their Gumberg Library account at a time.
Returning:
Gumberg Library will continue to provide return UPS labels. Rather than including paper return labels with the book shipments, simply complete the Label Request Form with the number of books you are returning, and we will email you a return e-label to your @duq.edu inbox. We will send one e-label per week at your request.
We encourage you to review our Scan and Deliver service as well as search our robust ebook collections for electronic access to articles, chapters, and books. If you would like expert assistance in finding the very best resources for your research, please contact your liaison librarian!
We no longer collect late fines for items returned after their due date. However items borrowed in 2020 and before need to be returned by May 7, 2021, the end of the semester. After this date they will be considered LOST and you will be responsible for paying the lost item replacement fee.
Checking out items today? All regular circulating items that normally have a 16-week loan period, now have a default due date of August 6, 2021.
Need to return items but missed the due date? Don't worry! Return your library items outside of Gumberg next time you're on campus or request a pre-paid UPS return label. We are NOT charging any late fines.
Lost or damaged a library item beyond repair? Hey, these things happen. Email ask@duq.libanswers.com so we can work with you directly on assessing a replacement fee.
Gumberg Library faculty and staff are dedicated to providing access to your research and supplementary materials! If you need an extension or have any questions regarding loan times, due dates, or library-related issues, please don't hesitate to contact us at ask@duq.libanswers.com
For on-site returns, drop your bagged items in the bins at the Gumberg Library entrance. All items will be quarantined for 72 hours, so items may appear on your account for several days after you return them.
You can also request a prepaid UPS return label by completing the Return E-Label Request form. Pack up your library items, take them to a UPS drop-off, and we’ll take care of the rest. For more information about returning items, please visit Residential Shipping.
Gumberg is also able to receive items from other libraries. Materials are quarantined for 72 hours before being processed in our system so there will be a slight delay between delivery and processing.
From Retiree Email FAQ:
Retired faculty who have active research or scholarly projects that benefit Duquesne can request a one-year extension to keep their University email and MultiPass access during retirement.
To request extended access please follow the instructions outlined in our Email Service Requirements, Section 6.d.c.iv (Retiree-Retired Faculty), which is available online at duq.edu/email-service-requirements and copied below:
Retired faculty who have active research/scholarly projects that benefit Duquesne University can request and be granted a one-year extension to keep their University email and MultiPass access during retirement, subject to (at the University's discretion and request) having privileged, confidential and FERPA-related University materials removed from their accounts by the University to prevent security issues.
Review and approval for extensions shall be conducted by the retired faculty member's Department Chair and Dean. Requests should include:
Duquesne University should be listed as the affiliated university for any publications based on this work.
Retired faculty members must make a request for such an extension annually in writing and send it to his/her Dean for approval by June 1 of each year. This access can be reviewed and re-approved annually with the consent of the Department Chair and Dean. Deans shall consult with Department Chairs in making final decisions.
For each approved request, an email confirming approval shall be sent by the department to hrservices@duq.edu. Retired faculty members, once approved for an extension, will receive an email from CTS outlining what they need to do to keep their MultiPass active.
This pilot policy shall be revisited in 2021 to determine its effectiveness and compliance with applicable regulations. Questions regarding this policy can be sent to millerjeff@duq.edu.
We no longer collect late fines for items returned after their due date. However items borrowed in 2020 and before need to be returned by May 7, 2021, the end of the semester. After this date they will be considered LOST and you will be responsible for paying the lost item replacement fee.
Checking out items today? All regular circulating items that normally have a 16-week loan period, now have a default due date of August 6, 2021.
Need to return items but missed the due date? Don't worry! Return your library items outside of Gumberg next time you're on campus or request a pre-paid UPS return label. We are NOT charging any late fines.
Lost or damaged a library item beyond repair? Hey, these things happen. Email ask@duq.libanswers.com so we can work with you directly on assessing a replacement fee.
Gumberg Library faculty and staff are dedicated to providing access to your research and supplementary materials! If you need an extension or have any questions regarding loan times, due dates, or library-related issues, please don't hesitate to contact us at ask@duq.libanswers.com
As an emeritus or retiree of Duquesne University, you can access Gumberg Library's Classic Catalog to view what we have in our catalog without needing a Duquesne Multipass login. Follow the instructions below to access the Classic Catalog.
For more information regarding requesting materials, please email: ask@duq.libanswers.com
1. Starting from the Gumberg Library homepage, go to the Research page by clicking on Research.
2. Once on the Research page, navigate to Classic Catalog (Find Print Books) under Research Tools.
3. The Classic Catalog will open. Using the search bar, search for the material needed.
4. Once the search has been submitted, a results page will populate. Select the result that best fits your needs.
5. Once selected, the catalog will list the title, author, location in the library, call number, and availability.
6. At the top of the page, select the red checkmark Request/Hold button above the item.
7. You will be prompted to enter your name and 16 digit number on the front of your Duquesne ID. Please give at least 3 business days when selecting your "Cancel if not filled by" date.
8. Library staff will pull your items and have them ready for you to pick up within 3 business days. You will receive an email when your materials are ready for pick up.
View the other tabs on the left-hand side of this Borrowing from Gumberg During Covid-19 page for details on how to acquire your requested items.
Gumberg is taking extra precautions this year to keep you safe while using the library. Expectations are for the safety of all users. Please do the following before visiting:
Campus facilities crew members will be working hard to keep our physical spaces clean and disinfected. Library staff are enforcing and participating in social distancing and mask wearing. Signs have been placed throughout the entire building reminding users and staff to use the library safely.
Some of the other steps that we have taken are:
Upon verification of alumni status and registration in the library's user database, alumni are afforded the following library privileges:
Visit Gumberg Library
Borrow Gumberg Library Physical Materials
Alumni and guest access to WIFI and library databases is currently unavailable. Our campus Information and Technology Services are working hard to make this available again for our valued alumni and guest researchers.
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Color Printing, Photocopying, & Scanning
At Gumberg Library, scanning, photocopying, and printing in color on 8.5" x 11" paper is now all in one place! Library users can access the new all-in-one Xerox printer/copier/scanner on the 4th floor of Gumberg Library (in the hallway, across from the vending machines).
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$0.50 per page for color copies $0.10 per page for black & white
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$0.50 per page for color copies $0.10 per page for black & white
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