Main Library

Renovations in the Main Library are underway. The building will be accessible during construction.

The go-to place to study, create, collaborate, and get things done.

Open practically 24/7, the Main Library offers flexible spaces, friendly experts, a wide range of technology, and in-depth research collections that encourage new ideas and help build new connections.

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Collections

The Main Library houses books, periodicals, and microforms relating to the social sciences, humanities, fine arts, education, and business. It also holds collections of media, maps, and government documents.

You can also find collections for children's literature, Chinese and Japanese studies, and Middle Eastern studies. See locating books & other materials.

Finding your way around

Area	Services & collections
1st floor (see 1st floor map)	Ask Us desk temporarily closed until January 2020 Borrow technology temporarily relocated to 200 S Weaver Science-Engineering library CATPRINTS kiosks Chinese collection Computers accessible only through Integrated Learning Center courtyard Group study rooms accessible only through Integrated Learning Center courtyard Hold shelf and interlibrary loan temporarily relocated to 2nd floor lobby Lost and found temporarily relocated to 2nd floor lobby Japanese collection Map collection Self checkout machine temporarily relocated to 2nd floor lobby Accessible and all-gender restrooms
2nd floor (see 2nd floor map)	Ask Us desks CATalyst Studios Self checkout machines Scholars' Corner temporarily closed until early 2020 Accessible and all-gender restrooms
3rd floor (see 3rd floor map)	Administration office CATPRINTS kiosk Children's literature Current journals (A-HF 1399) Microfilm Newspapers Quiet study rooms Reference collection Student lockers Accessible restrooms
4th floor (see 4th floor map)	Current journals (HF 1400-PQ) Group study rooms Quiet study floor Accessible restrooms
5th floor (see 5th floor map)	Current journals (PR-ZA) Group study rooms Office of Digital Innovation & Stewardship Quiet study floor UA Press User Experience, Assessment & Analytics Accessible restrooms

Parking information

Visitors can park at the Cherry Avenue Garage just east of the library. There are also metered parking spots on Cherry Ave. just north of Fourth St.

Contact us

Main Library
University of Arizona
1510 E. University Blvd.
Tucson, AZ 85721-0055
(520) 621-6442