Top Ten Things to do in the Library

The Library Building currently has restricted access. For more information on available spaces and services, please see our Library Resources and Services Available in Summer 2021 guide, or contact the Library using our 24/7 Ask a Librarian service.

Use a Computer

There are 270 computers combined in the 1st Floor Research Commons, Ground Floor Study Commons and 2nd Floor Digital Media Studio plus you can check out laptop computers for 4 hours with your OneCard

Find Books in One of Three Places

Search OneSearch to get books

yourself on the 3rd & 4th Floors
by request from the LRS delivered to the Book Checkout & Pickup Desk within 15 minutes
online to read in your browser or download

Sign in to OneSearch

Most people don't need a PIN any more, but the new way to check up on what you've checked out is OneSearch. Sign in to renew, request and research

Use the Digital Media Studio & MakerSpace

The 2nd Floor Digital Media Studio & MakerSpace computer lab is focused on digital media production. Use Adobe Creative Suite, Final Cut Pro, Pro Tools and more

Reserve a Group Study Room

Reserve a Group Study Room in the Ground Floor Study Commons or 1st Floor Research Commons up to two hours per day and up to three days in advance

Media Viewing & Listening

View or listen to your own media or items from our collections. Listen to LPs, CDs and tapes on the 1st Floor near the Book Checkout & Pickup Desk. Watch DVDs, BluRay and VHS tapes on the 2nd Floor in the group study area

Study Late Night / After Hours Access

During Fall & Spring, the Library Lobby, 1st Floor Research Commons (24 hr) and the Ground Floor Study Commons (till 2am except Friday and Saturday) are open late and a security guard is on the premises. (OneCard ID required after midnight)