Researchers at Kalamazoo College have access to the extensive primary source collections of the Center for Research Libraries, an international consortium of university, college and independent research libraries. CRL acquires and preserves newspapers, journals, documents, archives, and other resources for research and teaching. You can request an Interlibrary Loan or have materials digitized on demand!

Our Reference Librarians are happy to help you find and request materials through CRL. Just ask!

• Make an appointment with Research Rescue
• Ask a Librarian through our online form
• Email reference@kzoo.edu
• Call 269.337.7152

Did you know that the library has portable power stations for you to check out? These batteries allow you to plug in and sit in places that don’t have a convenient power source.

Take one to class, to the quad, to your favorite quiet spot in the library! Charge up and stop worrying about plugging in.

Ask for the portable power station at the Library Circulation Desk. They circulate for four hours, and will help you POWER THROUGH Fall Quarter!

Welcome to all vising alumni! Have you ever wondered what happened to your SIP? There’s a good chance it’s been digitized and is available for current students to read!

Visit our digital archive, CACHE, to see if we have a copy! Don’t have your original anymore? Email the library and we’ll send you a pdf!

https://cache.kzoo.edu/handle/10920/19988

Did you know that you can request a book or article that the Kalamazoo College Library does not have in our collection? It’s easy!

Just go to the My Interlibrary Loan link on the Library Website. Log in with your Kalamazoo College username and password, enter the information about the item, and it will be delivered to the Library for you! You will receive an email when the item arrives, so be sure you select to receive notifications via email.

In some instances, a Michigan library may own a book. In that case, you can request it from MeLCat. MeLCat only delivers books, not articles or microfilm.

If you have questions, you can read all about Interlibrary Loan. You can also contact the Interlibrary Loan Department by email at ill@kzoo.edu or by phone at (269) 337-7148.

Did you know the Library has online guides to help you with your research? Our Reference Librarians create these LibGuides by subject to help you start your research or delve deeper into a topic.

Whether you’re an ANSO major taking an Economics class or a Religion major doing your SIP, these guides are available 24/7 and we’re also here to help!

• Make an appointment with Research Rescue
• Ask a Librarian through our online form
• Email reference@kzoo.edu
• Call 269.337.7152

Do you know about MeLCat?

MeLCat is a system that allows you to request books from other Michigan libraries. When you request a book through MeLCat, it arrives for you at the Kalamazoo College Library, and you get an email that it’s here. Then just come pick it up. It’s that easy!

You can check out a MeLCat book for three weeks, and renew through MeLCat for another three. The system includes academic and public libraries, so it’s great for fun reading as well!

The Library wants to hear how you purchase and use course materials. Completing this short Student Textbook Survey will help us gather data to make suggestions that can improve student access to course content.

Thank you in advance!

The Kalamazoo College Archives contains files and artifacts from the history of Kalamazoo College from 1833 to the present. We have biographical records, publications, scrapbooks, photographs, maps, stuffed animals, and more! Visit us on the third floor of the Upjohn Library Commons. You can also call or email us at 269-337-7151 or archives@kzoo.edu.

The Archives has different hours than the Upjohn Library Commons. Be sure to check our website to make sure we’re open when you want to visit.

Some materials are digitized and available on the Kalamazoo College digital archive, CACHE. If you have questions, just ask!

Welcome to your library! Stop by our newest display and learn more about our services and creating a successful college experience.

All the books on this display can be checked out at the Circulation Desk. Just grab one and our friendly staff will check it out to you!