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Databases A-Z

A comprehensive listing of the Library's subscription databases. Databases allow users to efficiently search a variety of resources in a single interface. They can be general or subject specific.

Research Guides

Research Guides

General, subject, and course-specific guides provide an overview of resources and research strategies.

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MeLCat and ILLiad Update

Interlibrary Loan Update

Recently, the Library implemented a new interlibrary loan system, Rapido. This next-generation system allows for the efficient exchange of resources from throughout the world. With over 500 member libraries, Rapido has an impressive fulfillment rate of 95% and an average turnaround time of 11.2 hours for electronic articles and book chapter requests!!! Additionally, physical resources not available via MeLCat may be available through Rapido.

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Hours of Operation
  • Sunday: 1:00 pm - 11:00 pm
  • Monday: 8:00 am - 11:00 pm
  • Tuesday: 8:00 am - 11:00 pm
  • Wednesday: 8:00 am - 11:00 pm
  • Thursday: 8:00 am - 11:00 pm
  • Friday: 8:00 am - 5:00 pm
  • Saturday: 1:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Address: 602 E Cass St, Albion, MI, US, 49224
Phone: (517) 629-0489
Email: library@albion.edu
Notes:

Academic Year Hours 2026 – 2027

  • Monday – Thursday: 8am – 11pm
  • Friday: 8am – 5pm
  • Saturday: 1pm – 5pm
  • Sunday: 1pm – 11pm

Any schedule changes will be posted at the Library entrances.

2026-2027 Library Schedule

Special Schedule Fall 2026

Sept. 5 – Sept. 6 (Labor Day Weekend)

Closed

Sept. 7 (Monday, Labor Day)

Closed

Oct. 10 – 11 (Fall Break Weekend)

Closed

Oct. 12 (Monday, Fall Break)

8am – 5pm

Oct. 13 (Tuesday, Fall Break)

8am – 11pm

Nov. 24 (Tuesday, Thanksgiving Week)

8am – 5pm

Nov. 25 – 28 (Wednesday – Saturday, Thanksgiving Break)

Closed

Nov. 29 (Sunday, Thanksgiving Break)

6pm – 11pm

Dec. 4 (Friday, Last day of classes)

8am – 7pm

Dec. 5 (Saturday, Reading Day)

1pm – 7pm

Dec. 6 (Sunday, Reading Day)

1pm – 11pm

Dec. 7 – 9 (Monday–Wednesday, Finals)

8am – 11pm

Dec. 10 (Thursday, Last Day of Exams)

8am – 5pm

Dec. 11 (Friday)

8am – 5pm

Dec. 12 – Jan. 3 (Winter Break)

Closed