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 August 1, 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.

Returning Items

The Book Drop outside Cooper Library is now OPEN (as of 6/1/20). Book drops are now open on the East side of Cooper Library (near Strode Tower) for the return of items. Library books may now also be returned to any public library in Anderson, Oconee, or Pickens County. The Central Branch of the Pickens County Library has a drive thru book drop! 

All Cooper items have been renewed until 8/30/20. All PASCAL items are in the process of being renewed until 8/30. Those have to be done manually, thus the different date.  Any fines or fees incurred during the COVID-19 period will be waived.​

Students can return items via mail. The address is Clemson University Libraries, PO BOX 343001, Clemson SC 29634-3001.​

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:

• 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.
• Materials Delivery »
  • Request up to five (5) items in our catalog per week to be delivered to your current address*
  • Open to all University students, faculty, and staff.
  • Only one-way shipping provided; patrons will be able to return items after University Libraries reopening

  
  *Domestic shipping only

• 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.