New at Montclair State University Libraries

Over the summer, University Libraries has worked on lots of new and exciting services for our library users. Check them out!

Museum Passes

Back by popular demand, University Libraries has re-launched the Museum Pass Program. Starting this month, students, faculty, staff, and community members can borrow passes to various museums in New York and New Jersey at no cost.

The program includes free passes to popular institutions including:

• American Museum of Natural History
• Guggenheim
• International Center of Photography
• Intrepid Museum
• Montclair Art Museum
• Museum of the Moving Image
• Museum of the City of New York
• Newark Museum of Art
• Paley Center

Each pass offers free admission, with some providing special access to exhibitions and events.

Passes can be checked out, just like books, using your Montclair ID card or, if you are a community member, your NJ Government Issued ID. Interested borrowers can reserve passes online through the University Library’s website or in person at the Sprague Library front desk or the Bloomfield College Library front desk.  Please review the Museum Pass Policy before reserving a museum pass.

If you have any questions about participating museums or pass availability, please contact the Sprague Library front desk at 973-655-4288 or email circreserves@mikeshiner.com.

Battery Charging Stations

Can’t find an open outlet for your laptop or phone charger? Now, available at the front desk are battery charging stations. Simply checkout a battery and charging station and plug in your devices to get a quick charge. Batteries are good for up to 14 cell phone charges, 4 tablet charges, or 2 full laptop charges. Please review the Battery Charging Station policy before checking out. Note: Unfortunately, we are not currently offering USB or power cords for borrowing.

Wellness Activities & Tools

Sometimes we need a break from the stressors in our lives. Studying, bills, and other day-to-day activities can be draining. Take a step away from these pressures and into Sprague Library where you can borrow one of several wellness activities and tools. At the front desk, you can check out any of these fun and calming items:

• Noise Canceling Ear Muffs
• Weighted Lap Pads
• Wobble Cushions
• Brain Teasers
• Decks of Cards
• Magnetic Sticks and Balls Building Puzzle
• Chess Sets
• Jigsaw Puzzles
• Board Games

If you have any questions about wellness items, please contact the front desk at 973-655-4288 or email circreserves@mikeshiner.com.

Calculators and Headphones

Studying for that big math or physics final and you can’t find your calculator? Want to listen to music while rendering your latest design? Borrow a basic, scientific, or graphing calculator; or headphones from the front desk. Available on a first-come first-serve basis.