About the Michigan State University Libraries
The Libraries are at the center of academic life at Michigan State University, providing expertise, collections, and infrastructure for discovery and creation. We facilitate connections that support research, teaching, and learning in our local and global communities.
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- The Libraries' philosophy is in our strategic plan.
- Libraries' operational units.
- Discover the people of the Libraries in our staff directory, list of subject specialists, or organizational chart.
- View the Librarian Personnel Handbook (pdf)
- View the Library Bylaws (pdf)
- Learn Libraries' policies.
Additional Contact Information
MSU Libraries366 W. Circle Drive
East Lansing, MI 48824 USA
Google maps Directions to the MSU Main Library
Main Office: (517) 353-8700
Fax: (517) 432-7398
Returning Materials
Please use the following address when returning items to the MSU Libraries via a carrier service.
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MSU Libraries
366 W. Circle Drive
East Lansing, MI 48824 USA
Visitor Information
The Main Library is located on West Circle Drive, south of Grand River Avenue in East Lansing. The Library has two entrances, the Beaumont Entrance on West Circle Drive and the Red Cedar Entrance on the south side of the building facing the Red Cedar River, which has an accessible entrance.
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Hours
Main Library hours vary. In addition, branch libraries and service desks maintain unique schedules. Please visit our hours page for up to date information.
Parking
Public parking is available in the lot next to Spartan Stadium south of the Library on Red Cedar Drive at Visitor Parking Lot 62. From 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday through Friday, the parking lots and spaces near the Library off Circle Drive are reserved for vehicles with faculty/staff parking permits.
Visitors with a valid Handicap Placard may park in any marked handicap space on campus without a permit. According to MSU policy, Handicap Placards are only valid in marked handicap spaces; If marked handicap spaces are not available, a designated faculty/staff permit is required to park in faculty staff lots, and appropriate payment is required to park in pay lots.