Main Library

Renovations in the Main Library are underway.

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.

Hours

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 Borrow technology CATPRINTS kiosks Chinese collection Computers Current journals (Harvard Yenching) Group study rooms Hold shelf Japanese collection Map collection Self checkout machine
2nd floor (see 2nd floor map)	Ask Us desk CATPRINTS kiosks Self checkout machines Scholars' Corner
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
4th floor (see 4th floor map)	Current journals (HF 1400-PQ) Group study rooms Quiet study floor User Experience Team
5th floor (see 5th floor map)	Current journals (PR-ZA) Group study rooms Office of Digital Innovation & Stewardship Quiet study floor UA Press

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