Campus & Community

The Libraries’ Resources: A Staff and Faculty Benefit

Monday, June 9, 2025, By News Staff

Â鶹ƵµÀUniversity Libraries is a critical asset to student success and faculty research and teaching. But Â鶹ƵµÀUniversity staff may not realize that all the collections, services and spaces available through the Libraries are also available for staff use. Anyone with an SU ID and Syracuse.edu email can access any of the valuable resources the Libraries offer.

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If you work remote you can still use the Libraries’ resources by . Visit us online at for more information.

So how can staff take advantage of this benefit? Below are a few ideas:

  • Borrow materials or resources— any materials or resources from our collection. This includes , , , , , , and more! Looking to borrow something not available from our collections? You can
  • Borrow technology—Need presentation equipment, audio/video equipment or an extra laptop? items from the Libraries for free!
  • Sign-up to use wellness resources—The Libraries offer numerous resources for mind, spirit and physical .
  • Sign-up for free digital subscriptions—As a staff member, you can receive to Syracuse.com, The New York Times, The Wall Street Journal and the Washington Post. You can also by searching Journals in the Libraries’ collections.
  • Print posters—Need to
  • Reserve a room—Need a private room for a call, a small team room for a project or a larger public space for an event? at the Libraries for free.
  • Use Research Guides—Librarians and staff curate a variety of on a wide range of topics that support users through research projects.
  • Use data analysis/statistical software—Get help finding data to analyze, using statistical software like SAS, Stata and SPSS, research methods and study design. The Libraries also provide .
  • Use primary and secondary sources—Are you instructing a class, offering training or have a team that you’re working with that can benefit from learning how to use the Libraries and primary or secondary sources? .
  • Attend workshops and events—The Libraries hosts a number of
  • Leisure reading—Looking for a fiction book for leisure reading or have books that you want to donate? Check out the in Bird Library.
  • Fun Fact: U.S. Government Documents—Did you also know that the Libraries is open to the public as a ? Public access to the government documents collection is guaranteed by public law (Title 44 United States Code).

about the Libraries? You can get help by calling, texting, emailing, using the chat button on the website or contacting a librarian.