Note: Due to COVID-19 health safety concerns, Mortvedt Library is not open to visitors or alumni at this time. In order to enter the buidling you must have a current student, faculty, or staff PLU I.D. card to unlock the front door and must wear a face mask at all times. The information below is here as a placeholder for when we can resume non-pandemic services.
The Mortvedt Library welcomes visitors from the general public, alumni, and other university affiliates.
Borrowing privileges are available to Friends of the PLU Library for a $100 yearly membership fee.
Available:
- library computers
- online database and journal access (on campus only – why?)
- printing and copying
- wireless Internet access
Not available:
- off campus access to electronic resources
- study rooms
- interlibrary loan
Borrowing and Fees
| Item Type | Borrowing Period | Number of Renewals |
| Books | 28 days | One (28 days) |
| Journals | 7 days | None |
| DVDs and videos | Not available | None |
| CDs | Not available | None |
| Juvenile/curriculum materials | 28 days | One (28 days) |
Alumni can check out up to 15 items.
Community card holders (includes Friends of the Library) can check out up to 5 items.