Library Updates: Building and Services

The Library building is currently open. Virtual services remain available through the spring semester.

GUmberg Library is open for study. Access to Gumberg’s electronic resources are available anytime. Virtual research assistance is available, as is the processing of ILLiad article and book chapter requests that can be filled electronically. 

Questions? Contact us through chat, email and phone at Ask Gumberg.

For campus updates, please see the university's COVID-19 Planning and Information site.

Updated 1/18/21

Using Library Materials and Spaces

Gumberg Library faculty and staff are excited to see you in the building! Please visit the following pages for the most up-to-date information regarding studying in the library, requesting and returning materials, and how to contact us if you have questions:

What to Expect When Visiting Gumberg

Borrowing from Gumberg

Reserving Spaces at Gumberg

All study rooms at Gumberg Library are now reservable. Rooms can be reserved once per day and up to three times per week. Each room is limited to one person. No key pick-up is required at the front desk. Be sure to respect one another's reservations, bring your own supplies, and wear a mask/social distance. 

Info and Help

Electronic Resources

eBooks, online journals, databases, and streaming audio and video are available to anyone with an active Multipass. Visit Gumberg's Research page to get started.

Scan & Deliver:

• Current students, faculty, and staff with MultiPass may initiate requests for PDF scans of articles and book chapters for which Gumberg Library owns the print version through their ILLiad account.
• Please allow 72 hours for us to process your request.

Having trouble accessing Gumberg's online resources? Try the troubleshooting steps here.

Research Support

Librarians are available to virtually assist you through chat, email, Zoom, and phone. Please visit the Ask Gumberg page to connect with a librarian.

Instruction Support

Librarians can provide instruction sessions through Zoom. Please visit our Ask Gumberg page to see a list of subject librarians and arrange library instruction.

Librarians can check your course readings against library collections to find out if materials are available to students through Gumberg. Email us at gumberg-cm@duq.edu.

Please see our research guide on Resources for Faculty Teaching Online.

Course Reserves

Print reserves are not available at this time. Online journal articles, ebook chapters, and entire ebooks, can be placed on e-reserve. Place a request through ask@duq.libanswers.com.

Events & Workshops

Librarians are developing online workshops and learning opportunities for the spring semester. Please visit the Gumberg Events Calendar for up-to-date information. 

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