Michael Schwartz Library
Services for You
Welcome to your Michael Schwartz Library! Explore our wide range of services—from research help and technology lending to study spaces and wellness support—designed specifically with your needs in mind. We’re committed to providing the resources, spaces, and encouragement you need to learn, create, and thrive in a warm and welcoming environment.
See what services we have specifically for you...
- Courtesy Patrons
(CSU alumni, retirees, research guests & community users) - CSU Online & Other Remote Learners
... or browse through a more comprehensive list of our services below:
Computer & Wireless Access:
- Computer Labs in the Library
- Laptop Plug-In Connections
- The Math Emporium
- Wireless Access in the Library
Information & Patron Support:
- Borrowing Books & Other Materials
- CPL@CSU Collection
- Fax Service
- Interlibrary Loan
- Library & Research Help Desk
- Lockers
- Microforms & Newspapers
- Missing Materials Searches
- Overdues Inquiry Form
- Patrons with Disabilities
- Photocopying, Scanning & Printing
- Popular Reading Collection
- Providing Change for Patrons
- Textbook Center
Library Instruction & Class Support:
- Affordable Learning @ Cleveland State University
- Digital Production Unit
- Instruction for Classes
- Librarians
- Technology-Enhanced Instruction Rooms & Reservations
Multimedia
- Curriculum Materials
- DVD, Video & Film Collection
- Equipment Loan to Students
- Film Viewing Room
- Multimedia Production Computers
- Music Materials
- Podcast Studio
- Presentation Practice Room
- Quiet Meditation Room
- Videoconference Rooms
- Writer's Lab
Research Services:
- Ask Your Personal Librarian
- Ask A Librarian Chat Service
- dataZoa
- DISCOVERY @ CSU
- Library FAQ
- Research Help Desk
- OhioLINK
- Research Databases
- Research Guides
- Textbook Center
Shortcuts & Conveniences
- Affordable Learning @ Cleveland State University
- Course Reserves
- Digital Production Unit
- Distance Library Services
- Forms
- Lockers
- Remote Access to Library Resources
- View Your Library Record
- Visit the Library
Student Spaces & Places
- Overview & Map of Study Areas "find your zone"
- Rooms for Group Study (the entire 4th floor is available for group study)
- Technology-enhanced Group Project Rooms
- Technology-enhanced Student Collaboration Room
- The Virginia McFrederick Group Study Center
- Study Carrels (the entire 2nd floor is reserved for quiet study)
- Individual Quiet Study Carrels to check out for 4 hours
- Locked Study Carrels to rent for 6 months or a year
- Connection Lounges
- Mothers' Room
- Quiet Meditation Room
- Videoconference Rooms
- Writing Center (now in BH 208)