Library operations in fall 2021

Updated September 21, 2021

Welcome! 

Whether you’re new to the campus or coming back, we're ready to help you.

For the first time in a long time, you can access our expert staff, new and renovated spaces, technology, and print collections in person. Some workshops and programs will be available in person, but we’ll keep providing a wide range of online services, resources, and programming. Contact the librarian in your college/department if you have questions.

Face masks are required on campus for all indoor spaces where it is not possible to adequately and continuously maintain social distance.  

Locations & hours

• We're open to all University students, faculty, and staff, including the public. 
• Our fall semester hours at the Main Library and the Weaver Science-Engineering Library─with CatCard access only after 9pm:
  • Monday-Thursday, 7am-midnight
  • Friday, 7am-6pm
  • Saturday, 11am-6pm
  • Sunday, 1pm-midnight
• The Health Sciences Library is open to all University users, including the public. 
• Special Collections is available by appointment to all University users and the public for research assistance. 
• CATalyst Studios is open.

In-person services & resources available  

• Borrow technology at Main and Health Sciences Libraries, and try out laptops, cameras, 3D printers and more technology at the new Rhonda G. Tubbs Tech Toolshed (Main Library, 1st floor).
• Request a 30-day faculty/graduate room or reserve the family study room (Weaver Library).
• Get tech help at the Office of Student Computer Resources Multimedia Zone and in-person IT assistance at the new 24/7 Lounge (Main Library, 1st floor). 

Online support, services & resources 

• Chat, text, or email us with your questions.
• Request books and other materials from all of our library locations.
• For instructors, access our free-to-use course content, including library-licensed ebooks, streaming video and online articles.

For campus updates

Visit the University of Arizona's COVID-19 page.