Welcome to the Vande Bogart Library!

The Vande Bogart Library staff supports the research and lifelong learning needs of students by offering informational resources, programming, and technology that support student success.  Inside the library you’ll find a printing shop, coffee shop, testing center, extensive juvenile book collection, two computer labs, 16 desktop and 2 MAC computers, b&w and color printers, scanner, three study rooms, and the Louis and Antoinette Hagener Museum of the Plains Indian.  In addition, the library’s website contains thousands of online magazines, newspapers, journal articles, and streaming video platforms. Visit the library either on campus or online to recharge, relax, and avail yourself of a vast array of resources!

Librarians are connected to each academic program at MSU-Northern with the purpose of providing research and instructional support for faculty and students. Download the handout here (PDF).

		Faculty				Students
		offer guidance on copyright and fair use.				recommend strategies and resources for promoting academic        integrity and effective citation practices.
		identify relevant library material supporting course assignment  including research databases, e-books, open education resources, primary sources, or unique resources from MSUN archives.				provide in-depth research assistance to students.
		provide assistance in developing permanent links to articles and e-books in Brightspace.				create and customize Library Guides to help students find relevant information on their topic.
		connect you with services for making MSUN libraries video content available in Brightspace.				provide guidance in use of citation management tools {e.g. Zotero, KnightCite etc.}
		recommend options for building and/or reinforcing research skills in  assignments.				develop online tutorials and other learning materials to boost research skills and knowledge.