Liaison Services
Subject-specialist librarians of Memorial Library serve as principal liaisons for many departments and research centers in the humanities and social sciences. These librarians have in-depth knowledge and expertise in specific fields, languages, geographic areas, historical periods, or types of materials. See list of subject liaisons or list of liaison librarians by department to find your liaison librarian.
Subject liaisons can help with:- Library services, collections, and policies
- Research consultations
- Customized instructional sessions
- Library Course Pages (web pages for your students)
- Citation verifications
- Purchase requests
- Recommendations of alert services
- Managing citations
We are here to support you in your research and teaching. Please do not hesitate to contact your liaison librarian whenever you have a suggestion, concern, or need for consultation.
Collections
- Memorial Library Collections Information: Highlights of and guides to Memorial Library collections.
- UW-Madison Libraries' Collections Information: Information about campus library collections, journal cancellations, and preservation initiatives.
- New E-Resources: Newly acquired or licensed databases and e-resources.
- Request a Purchase: Recommend new acquisitions for our collections.
Scholarly Communication & Publishing
Scholarly Communications and Publishing (OSCP) provides information and support for new publishing alternatives.
Scholarly Communications Librarian: Lisa Saywell
Instructional Services
See Classes and Tours (from Memorial Library Instruction Program).
See also Instructional Services for Faculty (from Campus Library and Information Literacy Instruction Program).
Course Reserves
Course Reserves Information for Faculty and Instructors : Get details about placing materials on reserve. Reserves for many courses in the humanities and social sciences are in College Library's Reserve Collection, Helen C. White Hall.
Privileges at Other Research Libraries
UW–Madison faculty who wish to borrow materials from OCLC or CIC institutions may obtain a card by contacting Dineen Grow.
In some cases, a Letter of Introduction may be required to even gain access to other library collections. Please contact Dineen Grow
Alerts and RSS Feeds
Alerts and RSS Feeds: Learn about a variety of options to keep informed about new information in your field.
Runners
Faculty may make arrangements to designate currently-enrolled Madison campus students or staff as Faculty Runners to borrow library materials in their names, subject to the same policies as loans made in person by the faculty member. See Faculty Runner Cards.
Carrels
Memorial Library has a limited number of studies available for use by faculty members on the 5th floor. These spaces are for Professors, Assistant Professors, and Associate Professors on campus who use the Memorial Library collection heavily. Due to the limited number of studies, they are shared by at least two faculty members. Any books kept in the studies must have due date slips in them or they will be removed by library staff. Renewal forms are sent out once a year and need to be filled out and returned to the Circulation Office, Room 170, Memorial Library. If you have any questions please contact Carl Croushore.