Anyone is welcome to use the OSU Libraries. Locations include:

• The Valley Library on the OSU Corvallis campus
• The Guin Library at the Hatfield Marine Science Center in Newport
• The OSU Cascades Library at the OSU Cascades campus in Bend
• The McDowell Library in the College of Veterinary Medicine on the OSU Corvallis campus

We have public access computers where you can search our library catalog and access the online databases. You can get research help at the reference desk.

• Library Hours

For borrowing privileges, you will need a library card.

• If you are a resident of Oregon, you can get a library card that lets you borrow materials from the library. The application form is available at the circulation desk and online.  More information is available here.
• If you are a member of the alumni association, you will need proof of current membership.

OSU Libraries staff are happy to assist you with your research. You can contact us by phone at (541) 737-7293 or by email or chat. 

You can also contact the staff at the OSU's McDowell Library (College of Veterinary Medicine) directly by phone at (541) 737-6782 or email.

You may also use the Answerland chat service. The online service is staffed by librarians from all over Oregon and is available to all Oregon residents.

Due to licensing restrictions, we can only make the online databases available off-campus to OSU faculty, students and staff. You may use the databases in the libraries.

To borrow books and other materials from OSU Libraries or other libraries, you need to go through your local public library.  

The staff there will be willing and able to help find what you need. Check with them regarding borrowing and interlibrary loan privileges. Some libraries may charge for interlibrary loan services.

Your local public library is a great source for information, resources, and research assistance. Please contact your local public library to find out about borrowing priviledges and other services available to community members.

• Corvalis-Benton County Public Library
• Eugene Public Library
• Salem Public Library
• Other libraries in Oregon