Library & Academic Support
Murrell Library & Academic Support Center
Find books, articles, and research help in one place. Start with a search, or reach out and we’ll help you find what you need.
Library hours
- Sunday 1:00–8:00 p.m.
- Monday–Thursday 7:30 a.m.–11:00 p.m.
- Friday 7:30 a.m.–4:00 p.m.
- Saturday Closed
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Services
Get help and get things done.
Research help, academic support, testing, and borrowing, all in one building.
Academic Support Services
Academic coaching and support to help you succeed in your classes.
Research Guides
Subject guides, tutorials, and research help from library staff.
Book a Room
Reserve a study room in the library for group projects, meetings, or quiet focus.
Using the Library
Check-out periods, renewals, library policies, and staff contacts.
Featured resources
Popular places to start.
Explore Valley’s history, find teaching support, and dig into research. Off campus, databases ask you to log in with your MVU username and password.
From the archives
Digital Archives
Explore yearbooks, photos, and other materials from the Missouri Valley University archives. Search for friends, family, and alumni from Valley’s history.
Center for Excellence in Teaching & Learning
Supporting student success through research-based teaching, meaningful discussion, and professional development for faculty and staff.
JSTOR
Scholarly journals, books, and primary sources across the humanities, social sciences, and sciences.
OverDrive (MOBIUS)
Borrow ebooks and audiobooks through the MOBIUS consortium.
Off-campus access
Using databases from home.
Library databases are available to MVU students, faculty, and staff wherever you are, under each publisher’s license terms. Please read and follow the terms of use for each resource.
Three steps to connect
- Go to the Databases A–Z page ↗ (opens in a new tab).
- Choose the database you want.
- When prompted, log in with your MVU username and password, the same ones you use for Viking Email and campus computers. Use your username only; don’t add “@moval.edu.”
Questions? Email library@moval.edu.
Using the library
Borrow, print, and manage your account.
What you can check out, how long you can keep it, and what it costs to print. Select a topic to read more.
How long can I keep items?
| Item | Loan period |
|---|---|
| Books | 4 weeks (may be eligible for renewal) |
| iPads | 4 weeks |
| Laptops | 4 weeks |
| Financial, graphing, and scientific calculators | 4 weeks |
| Textbook reserves | 2 hours, library use only |
Library use only: current issue periodicals, newspapers, archival materials, and reference books. Visit the main office to check out technology with a staff member. Bring your Student ID to check out materials.
How do I renew items?
- In person at the Murrell Library & Academic Support Center
- By phone at 660-831-4180
- By email at library@moval.edu
- Online: sign in to your library account to renew items and place holds
Overdue items must be renewed in person.
Where do I return items?
Bring items to the library during open hours. After hours, use the book drop at the end of the sidewalk facing College Street, outside the library. Electronic devices can’t be returned in the book drop. Please bring them to the library during open hours.
What if an item is late or lost?
| Item | Overdue fine |
|---|---|
| Books and other materials | $0.25 per day, per item |
| Laptops, iPads, and other electronic devices | $5.00 per day, per item |
If an item is lost, you’ll be charged a replacement fee. Pay fines at the library. Unpaid balances are reported to the Business Office.
How does printing work?
Each student gets $20 in printing credit every semester. Your Student ID is all you need to print. If you run out, library staff can help you add more.
| Printing | Single-sided | Double-sided |
|---|---|---|
| Black and white | 5¢ per page | 9¢ per page |
| Color | 10¢ per page | 19¢ per page |
Your library account
Sign in to see what you have checked out, renew items, and place holds.
Meet our team
People who can help.
Library and academic support staff are here to help you find sources, use the library, and get your work done.
Samantha Perkins
Assistant Dean of Library & Academic Support Services
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We’re here to help.
Stop by, call, or email. Library staff can help you find sources, use databases, and get started on research.
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Not sure where to start?
Research guides walk you through finding sources for your topic, step by step.