MSU Library
Conveniently located in the center of campus, the Library supports teaching, learning and research at MSU. Students, faculty, and community members have access to a full range of library collections and services, including computers, printers, scanners, technology-rich group study rooms, quiet study areas and the Brewed Awakening coffee shop. Knowledgeable and friendly professional librarians and staff provide assistance using the collections, access to online information resources, and instruction for individuals and groups. The Library holds special collections in the areas of Montana agriculture and ranching, Yellowstone National Park and its ecosystem, Montana history, and trout and salmonid fish.
MSU Library was first constructed in 1949. A large addition was built in 1961 to accommodate more than half a million volumes. The building is named Renne Library to honor Roland Renne who served as MSU's sixth president from 1943 until 1964.
Handicapped accessible
Upcoming events in MSU Library
Lunch and Learn: Becoming an Advocate for First-Generation College Students
Tuesday, April 9, 2024, from 12:00pm to 1:00pm
Join the First-Scholars Team for our second lunch and learn of the semester. Bring your own lunch and learn how to become an advocate for First-Generation students! View Details
Managing Grads, Labs, Teams, and Difficult Colleagues
Wednesday, April 10, 2024, from 12:00pm to 1:30pm
We will talk about recruiting and mentoring graduate students, and developing research group excellence. In addition, we will discuss managing conflict in the context of colleagues and in project teams. View Details
Office of Research Development offers Fulbright U.S. Scholar Program Lunch & Learn Monday, April 22
Monday, April 22, 2024, from 12:00pm to 1:00pm
The Office of Research Development in partnership with the Office of International Programs invites MSU faculty and professionals interested in the Fulbright U.S. Scholar Program to a lunchtime presentation and alumni panel discussion. View Details
Effective Research Mentoring – Part 3 of a 3-part series for Faculty/Principal Investigators
Tuesday, May 21, 2024, from 10:00am to 12:00pm
Workshop for Faculty/Principal Investigators around research mentoring that coversAddressing Equity & Inclusion, Aligning expectations and Effective Communications. View Details
Effective Research Mentoring – Part 3 of a 3-part series for mentors who work directly with UGs
Wednesday, May 22, 2024, from 10:00am to 12:00pm
Workshop for mentors who work directly with undergraduates around research mentoring that covers Addressing Equity & Inclusion, Aligning expectations and Effective Communications. View Details