LibGuides: Animal Science Research Guide: Overview

Introduction

This is a general guide for those interested in the subject area of Animal Science. Links to popular print and electronic resources are provided to help you find information and research available from the MSU Libraries.

If you have questions or need further assistance please contact Andrea Kepsel, Animal Science Librarian, at akepsel@msu.edu.

Checking Out Books

Need a book from the MSU Libraries?

MSU students, faculty, and staff can check out books in person at the Main Library using their MSU ID.

Borrowing @ MSU
Policies and procedures for borrowing items, instructions on requesting items, and FAQ.

Book Delivery

Need a book from the MSU Libraries?

Distance Delivery Service
The MSU Library ships material to all students, faculty, and staff in the US and Canada regardless of distance from campus. Items can be shipped back to us or returned to campus at any of our book returns.
On-Campus Office Delivery
MSU faculty and staff may have books delivered directly to their office. More information on this service is available on our Faculty Services page.

Requesting Material

MARS: MSU Article Retrieval Service
For items that are not available electronically the MSU Libraries provides free copies of journal articles and individual book chapters for personal use. Documents will be made available through your library account.
Request Non-MSU Material
What if the item you need is not available at the MSU Libraries? To obtain items that the MSU Libraries do not own, such as books or journal articles, you can request an Interlibrary Loan through the Get It @MSU service.

Off-Campus Access

MSU students, faculty, and staff can access the MSU Libraries electronic resources when off-campus by logging in with their MSU Net ID and password.

Reference and Discovery Services
If you are having difficulty accessing library resources please contact Reference and Discovery Services via email form or by phone at (517) 353-8700.

Getting Help

Andrea Kepsel, Animal Science Librarian, is available to answer questions about using library resources and provide help with searching for literature. She can be contacted at akepsel@msu.edu.

Ask a Librarian
If Andrea is not available, our Ask a Librarian service provides help from a librarian in person, via email, phone, or chat.
Reference and Discovery Services
If you are having difficulty accessing library resources please contact Reference and Discovery Services via email form or by phone at (517) 353-8700.

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