View our tutorial on Academic Integrity at VCSU. This tutorial is designed to help you learn more about academic honesty in relation to course projects, papers and exams. The information in this tutorial is applicable for all subject and research areas at any level of study.

Looking for a book or article but we don't have it? Did you know that you can request books from other libraries across the country to be sent here for you to read for free? Check out the video below for information on how to request items from other libraries: 

Looking for information regarding your library account ? Most of the information about your library account can be found by logging into your library account. Watch the video below for details on how to use your online library account: 

Looking for books and articles? View the video below to see an overview on how to do a simple search for resources!

Our guide to Open Access at VCSU offers information about open access and links for finding freely available open access resources online.

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Printing  At Allen Memorial Library you can find one of the only color printers on campus. To access this printer, add the printer lib1st-cpr-clr (Technology Services has full instructions at https://onestop.vcsu.edu/support/solutions/articles/10000017798). In addition to the color printer, we also have two additional black and white printers. They can be found by the following names: Lib1st-Ptr Lib2nd-Ptr If you wish to print and do not have your computer, you can print from one of our public access terminals and pay the library staff in cash.  See the library staff for help configuring your laptop to the printers or printing. Copying At the library copier, you are able to make color or black and white copies. The charges for these copies will come out of your papercut account.  Log into the printer using your Mobile ID or your card Click on Device Functions  Click Copy button to the left of the screen Copy! Scanning  In addition to copying and printing, you can also scan using the library printer located in the lobby. This is a free service that will email you a pdf document of your scan.  Log into the printer either by swiping your viking card or logging in using the touch screen Click on scan Place your document(s) on the glass or in the paper feeder Scan! 

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Borrow Books and other physical items can be checked out at the Information Desk in the library lobby. Visit the library's lending policy page for lending periods. E-Books and audiobooks can be checked out online, and will return at the end of the loan period. Renew Bring the item into the library Information Desk and ask to renew the item. You will be able to renew the item one time unless a hold has been placed on it. Call the library Information Desk at 701-845-7277 and ask to renew the item. You will need to provide your name and the name of the item you wish to renew. Email the library at library@vcsu.edu and ask to renew the item. DO NOT ASSUME the item has been renewed until you receive a confirmation email in return. Return Please return library physical materials such as books and DVDs at the library Information Desk in person. Alternatively, you can drop them in either the Return bin, South Door or the book drop outside, North Door. You can check the status and due dates of your items on your Library Account.

VCSU students, faculty, and staff have access to a wide range of library resources, including articles, eBooks, streaming videos, and databases, even when they are not on campus. To access these resources remotely, use the URLs from the Library Catalog or Databases A to Z. These URLs include a proxy prefix that identifies you as a VCSU community member, granting you access. When you select a specific database or resource to access off campus, an authentication window will appear when you click on the link. You will have the option to log in as an NDUS student, faculty, or staff member, or as a guest. Choose the NDUS option, then log in using the firstname.lastname portion of your NDUS credentials and your NDUS password. Once you're logged in, you should be redirected to your resource of choice!