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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.


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Upcoming events in MSU Library

Promoting Wellness of Underserved Communities Seminar Series Finale
Wednesday, April 24, 2024, from 1:00pm to 2:30pm

Join us for the CLS Seminar Series Finale, hosted by CLS, ORD, and CFE. The finale provides an opportunity for those whose work promotes the wellness of underserved communities (through teaching, research, & outreach).   View Details

Virtual Rainbow Summit Watch Party
Thursday, April 25, 2024, from 1:30pm to 4:30pm

The Virtual Rainbow Summit is an annual educational and networking event for the LGBTQ+ community.     View Details

Climate Week: Week-Long Events
Monday, April 22, 2024 to Friday, April 26, 2024, from 12:00pm to 1:00pm

Climate Week: Week-Long Events   View Details

Virtual Rainbow Summit Watch Party
Friday, April 26, 2024, from 1:00pm to 3:00pm

The Virtual Rainbow Summit is an annual educational and networking event for the LGBTQ+ community.   View Details

How difficult is it for academics to do good in the world?
Monday, May 6, 2024, from 12:00pm to 1:00pm

This presentation will explore some recent literature on academic identity; present some unpublished data on how, why and at what cost some academics choose to 'do the right thing.'   View Details