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Composition Faculty Guide

A guide for faculty in the Composition discipline about requesting research instruction and using library services.

How to Visit the Library or Get Help

Online resources are always accessible from the Mardigian Library's home page

The Mardigian Library is located on the UM-Dearborn campus between the University Center and the Institute for Advanced Vehicle Systems. The entrance is on the campus side of the building. There is a drop box to return materials which is accessible from your vehicle on the parking lot side of the building.

Please visit the Mardigian Library's home page for information on current building hours of operation and any restrictions which may be in place. 

If you need general library help, you can send us a live chat message during our virtual business hours or email us at ask-the-mardigian@umich.edu and someone will get back to you ASAP.

If you need general research help, you can also arrange for a meeting with the next available librarian through this link https://library.umd.umich.edu/us/appt.php 

If you need in-depth help or research support, support for your courses, or making requests for materials, please reach out to your subject librarian directly.

Online Access to Library Databases, Articles, Streaming Videos, eBooks, and other e-resources

Off-Campus Access

When you are off-campus, for best results, the Mardigian Library recommends that UM-Dearborn users login to the UM-Dearborn Virtual Private Network (VPN) in order to access library resources. Turn on UM-Dearborn VPN and reload this page to access the library's online resources. 

 

Troubleshooting Access Problems

Having issues or problems accessing the library's databases, journals, ebooks, streaming videos, or your library account? 

On-Campus Access

There are three (3) Wi-Fi networks on UM-Dearborn campus. Make sure you're connected to the MWireless network. It is the only one that allows you to connect to online library resources without looking like you're off-campus. Follow the steps on the ITS Get Connected page to connect to the MWireless network. Go to the ITS MWirelessTroubleshooting page if you have any problems with the MWireless network.

Printing on Campus

UPrint is a printing service run by ITS for students in all UM-Dearborn colleges. Each semester, registered students are allocated a 500 page quota as part of student's University resources. See the Student Printing - UPrint page for more info about UPrint, how to use UPrint, and UPrint campus locations.

Faculty Lounge

Photo of Mardigian Library Faculty LoungeRelax or meet with colleagues in the Faculty Lounge in Room 1208 on the first floor of the library. The Faculty Lounge is accessible via MCard during regular library hours.
 
Features:
  • Comfortable seating areas
  • Microwave
  • Wireless Internet access
  • A Keurig with free coffee and tea provided
 
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