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Circulation: Visiting the Library

Visiting the Library

Visiting the Library

Visit & Contact Murray Library

GPS Address: 2850 Crestline Dr, Mechanicsburg, PA 17055

Mailing Address: 1 University Ave., Mechanicsburg, PA 17055

Parking:

  • General visitor parking is available in the Old Main parking lot (VV), on the side nearest to the Eisenhower Campus Center (University Ave).
  • Handicap parking is located to the side of the building between the library and Frey Hall. This is accessible by going around the back of the library building (Crestline Drive).
Phone: (717) 691-6006, ext. 3860

Website: www.Messiah.edu/Library

Campus Map: https://tour.messiah.edu/campus-map/

Virtual Library Tour

Accessible Parking:

Handicap parking spaces are located to the side of the building between the library and Frey Hall. This is accessible by going around the back of the library building (Use 2850 Crestline Dr, Mechanicsburg, PA 17055 in your GPS and continue around the building and up the small hill. Spaces are on the left).

Follow the sidewalk to the front of the building.

Accessible Entrance:

Murray Library's entry ramp is on the left side of the front doors. The doors are motion activated and will open as you approach during library open hours.

Wheelchair Access

Murray Library provides the following accommodations to aid individuals in wheelchairs:

  • Elevator access to both floors of the Library
  • Wheelchair accessible restroom facilities on both floors
  • Some computer stations are built to accommodate wheelchairs. Visit the Circulation Desk for information

Material Retrieval

Library staff will assist in retrieving library materials. Search in Primo, the Library catalog, for books you need and fill out a request form for each book.

  1. Log in: Click "Sign in" at the top-right using your MU username/password.
  2. Search for the item: Find what you need. Must be a physical item held by the library.
  3. Open the item’s page: Click the title to view details.
  4. Request it: Click “Place on Hold.”
  5. Submit: Click the "Send Request" button.

You will receive an email when the items are ready for you to pick up (approximately 24 hours). Requested items can be picked up at the Circulation Desk on the first floor.

Other Accommodations

  • Photocopying services are available on the main floor (entrance level). The photocopier in the copy room next to the Office of Academic Accessibility includes additional accessibility options. 
  • Scanner for digitizing and enlarging is available on the main floor in the copy room next to the Office of Academic Accessibility.

Library Hours

SUMMER HOURS
May 12 through August 25

Monday............................9am 5pm
Tuesday...........................9am 5pm
Wednesday......................9am 5pm
Thursday..........................9am 5pm
Friday...............................9am 5pm

Saturday..............................CLOSED
Sunday................................CLOSED

Summer Modified Hours
Tuesday, August 19.......12pm 5pm

Regular Semester Hours
(beginning Tuesday, August 26)

Monday................8:00am 11:00pm
Tuesday...............8:00am 11:00pm
Wednesday..........8:00am 11:00pm
Thursday..............8:00am 11:00pm
Friday....................8:00am 5:00pm

Saturday..............10:00am 6:00pm
Sunday.................2:00pm 11:00pm

Ask a Question!

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Research Help:

Email: library@messiah.edu

Murray Librarians can:

  • Determine your information needs
  • Plan a research strategy
  • Find information
  • Evaluate information
  • Identify credible and scholarly sources
  • Cite and manage information
  • Ethically use information


Murray Library Circulation Desk:

Phone: (717) 691-6006, ext. 3860

Email: CirculationDesk@messiah.edu

Contact for help with accessing your account, renewing, returns, and fines/fees.

Contact Information

Murray Library/Circulation Department  *  Messiah University  *  One University Avenue, Mechanicsburg, PA 17055-6805
phone: (717) 691-6006, ext. 3860  *  email: CirculationDesk@messiah.edu