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Fall 2022 Update:

During the Fall 2022 semester, there are several routes to get in touch with the Turfgrass Information Center.

  • The department will be open to the public Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays, 9am-5pm.
  • For general inquiries or to schedule a meeting with a TIC Librarian/Staff Member, please email tgif@msu.edu
  • To use Turfgrass Information Center materials, please make an appointment in the Libraries' Special Collections Reading Room, https://tic.msu.edu/appointments  
  • If you are looking for TGIF Database access, see our SPRINGTURF login to get in today, no membership, no hassle - we remain committed to help those working and learning remotely. 

Press Releases

See also the TIC Facebook for the latest news and information!

December 15, 2016: Lee Dieter Donates Valuable Collection to Turfgrass Information Center

October 13, 2016: Watson Materials to Reside at Michigan State University's Turfgrass Information Center

July 7, 2014: The Noer/Milorganite® Image Collection Launches (pdf)

June 28, 2012: TGIF Crosses the 50% Threshold for Full-Text Availability (pdf)

October 22, 2010: Grau Materials Find a Home at Michigan State Turf Library (pdf)

November 14, 2005: Electronic Back-File of International Turfgrass Bulletin now Available

January 16, 2004: Michigan Electronic Library

July 16, 2003: Dedication of the James B Beard Turfgrass Library Collection

February 14, 2003: Electronic Back-File of Journal of Turfgrass Science now Available

February 14, 2003: TORO Foundation Supports Turfgrass Information Center at Michigan State University

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