LibGuides: Research On-the-Go: Tips & Tricks from OU Librarians: Access Services

Access Services At Kresge Library

Need access to library collections, materials, and spaces?

Get what you need through Access Services!

The Access Services department connects the University Libraries' users to its collections, services and spaces, in support of teaching, learning, research and public service at Oakland University. Explore their services below.

Contact Access Services:

Circulation: 248-370-4425, circ@oakland.edu
Interlibrary Loan: 248-370-4425, illoaku@oakland.edu
Visit the Kresge Library Service Desk (2nd floor), Monday through Friday, 8am - 5pm

Access Services

Accessing Materials at Kresge Library

Learn how to interact with the library's physical collections to find the resources you need.

Although many of our library resources and services are available in electronic formats, Kresge Library still retains a robust collection of physical materials for use inside and outside the library. Check out the links below to learn more about engaging with our physical collections.

For general information about accessing materials at Kresge Library, click here.

Borrowing Items
Affiliates with Oakland University are able to check out items from Kresge Library.
Renewing Items
Materials may be renewed unless they have been requested by another patron.
Placing a Hold
If a book is checked out, you may place a hold on it.
Reserving Materials
Physical and electronic materials can be placed on reserve to facilitate access to them (only OU faculty are able to do this).

Course Reserves

Kresge Library's Course Reserves service is to support OU’s teaching and scholarship.

Find materials selected for your courses that have been set aside specifically for student use. For information about course reserves, including how to access reserve materials, click here to visit the main page.

Interlibrary Loan

Looking for a title that's not in Kresge Library's collection? Request it via interlibrary loan!

Interlibrary loan is a free service that's available to all students, faculty, and staff of Oakland University. It allows you to obtain books, book chapters, copies of journal articles, and other scholarly materials from other libraries throughout the state. Think of it like a huge borrowing system!

There are various channels for requesting items from interlibrary loan, depending on the type of item you'd like to request. Visit the pages linked below for more information about these services. For general information about interlibrary loan at Kresge Library, visit the home page.

ILLiad

ILLiad is the electronic system which allows users to request an item through interlibrary loan. Fill out a request form for the item you need, and receive an electronic copy within 24-48 hours (depending on item type).

ILLiad Login
Log in to ILLiad to make an item request.
ILLiad FAQs
Questions about using ILLiad? Click here.

MeLCat

The Michigan eLibrary Catalog (MeLCat) is a statewide network of Michigan libraries sharing resources with each other. The catalog lists items held by participating Michigan libraries and provides a way for patrons to search and request items to be delivered to their home library.

MeLCat search page
Request physical materials to be sent to Kresge Library from a lending library in Michigan.
MeLCat FAQs
Questions about using MeLCat? Click here.

Looking for in-depth interlibrary loan information?

Click here to review our helpful tutorial guide HOW TO: Using Interlibrary Loan.

Library Spaces

Working in a group or studying on your own? Make a reservation for a study room in Kresge Library.

Individual Study Spaces

Hunker down for a quiet study session in a single-student study room. Most study rooms are available by reservation.

First floor study rooms
The western walls of Kresge Library's first floor are full of study rooms. All rooms on this floor require a reservation.
Third floor study rooms
The third floor is Kresge Library's quiet floor - loud talking, cell phones, and group study are discouraged throughout this floor.
Fourth floor study rooms
Study rooms on the fourth floor are first come, first served. Reservations are not available.

Group Study Spaces

Working on a group project or cramming for an exam with classmates? Kresge Library's second and fourth floors have study tables, laptop carrels, computers, and collaboration areas with large-screen computers for all of your studying needs.

Second floor study cabanas
The second floor offers several group study areas equipped with large-screen computers, called cabanas. They are located in the north wing on the second floor of the library. The cabanas are perfect for group meetings in which you want to create projects by collaborating on the large-screen computer.
Second floor media collaboration rooms
The second floor offers four media collaboration rooms equipped with large-screen computers. These rooms are ideal for working on group presentations and rehearsing them.
Fourth floor study rooms
Study rooms on the fourth floor are first come, first served. Reservations are not available.