In response to the South Carolina Governor’s executive orders and our current knowledge of the COVID-19 pandemic, Clemson Libraries will be closed to the public until at least May 8, 2020. This includes Cooper Library, the Educational Media Center, Gunnin Architecture Library, Special Collections and Archives, offsite storage collections at the Library Depot, and our Clemson Design Center Library in Charleston.

Checked-Out Items and Returns

Any physical items you have checked out will be automatically renewed through August 30, 2020 with no fines, and no new items can be borrowed at this time. 

Additionally, if you are a Clemson student, you can now return items you have checked out from Clemson Libraries to any Anderson, Oconee, or Pickens County Library Branch.

In-Person Services Suspended

All in-person services are suspended. We apologize for the inconvenience, but the following services have also been suspended until further notice:

• Checkout and delivery from all collections.
• Technology checkout and reservations.
• Study room, classroom, and all other space reservations.

Researching Remotely

Even from a distance, Clemson Libraries are well prepared to continue to support your digital learning and research needs! Use the sections below to find more information.

• Libraries Services for Online »

  Visit our Library Guide for Online Learning, which provides a comprehensive list of services and resources available during the COVID-19 outbreak.

  Top Services

  Textbooks

  • eTextbooks are available from Barnes and Noble, Vitalsource, and Redshelf, all of which are free for the time being.
  • Open Access materials include free access textbooks, databases, media, and other educational resources.

  Articles and Book Chapters

  • Databases A-Z lists all databases in our collections.
  • Scan & Deliver service offers electronic copies of articles and book chapters from items in Clemson Libraries collections.
  • Interlibrary Loan provides electronic articles and book chapters from other library collections.
  • Research & Course Guides organize electronic resources by topic.
  • OneSearch helps find articles, ebooks, streaming media, and other online resources in our collections.

  ebooks 

  • Library Catalog searches help identify electronic resources in our collections.
  • Ebooks guide lists general ebook collections and instructions for downloading.

  Streaming Media

  • Streaming media guide lists options for free streaming films and videos.

  Special Collections

  • TigerPrints includes archival University publications such as The Tiger and Taps yearbooks and historical campus images can be found in our Digital Collections.
• Instructor Resources »
  • Submit a course reserves request to have existing electronic access materials or scanned portions of our print articles, book chapters, and existing course reserves added to eReserves.
  • Request the purchase of additional Clemson Libraries ebooks and streaming films until March 31, 2020 by contacting a subject librarian. Purchases will likely be available again at a later date.
  • Librarians can also provide information literacy instruction in Canvas or other platforms and have created tutorials and courses on topics such as plagiarism and conducting a literature review.
  • Visit our Online Learning LibGuide for more information.
• Library Assistance »
  • Consult our research guides or contact your subject librarian for assistance with research and scholarship, including guidance on data, copyright and publication, and digital humanities.
  • Special Collections and Archives is providing remote reference service for materials in our collection. Contact cuscl@nullclemson.edu or call 864-656-3031 for more information.
  • Online training sessions and expert help with Adobe software to create graphics, videos, or podcasts are also available by contacting our Learning Technologies Librarian.