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Hours for all libraries’ locations

	(2/15) Sunday
Alumnae Gymnasium	24 Hours
Compass Café	11am - 9pm
Hillyer Art Library	1pm - 11pm
Josten Performing Arts Library	1pm - 11pm
Neilson Library	10am - 11pm
Neilson Library CSP IT Help Desk	12pm - 9pm
Special Collections Reading Room	Closed

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Get Started With Research

Where do I start?

How to use Discover Advanced to find articles, books and more.

Research Guides

Explore subject, how-to, class guides and more.

Screen Reader Instructions

A guide to using assistive technology with library databases.

poster Josten mid-week “Music to Study By”

Take in some tunes at Josten’s midweek “Music to Study By”

Looking for a cozy, comfortable spot to study with impeccable vibes? Come to Josten every Wednesday this semester and listen to student and faculty instrumentalists while you work!

Starting this Wednesday, 4-5 p.m.

Learn more

Know Before You Go

News

See Real-Time Occupancy Levels in the Libraries with Waitz

Check the occupancy levels at various locations in the Libraries before you go!

News
January 30, 2026

Neilson Library 1st floor core with students

News

Use the Self Checkout App for On-the-Go Convenience!

Smith Libraries Self Checkout is an easy, fast way to borrow books from Neilson Library.

News
January 30, 2026

News

Reserve a Study Room in the Libraries!

Smith students, faculty and staff can reserve study and collaboration rooms in the Libraries.

News
January 30, 2026

Collaboration room in Neilson Library

Collections Spotlight

Collections

We’re not just books!

Explore our “Library of Things”, laptops and media production equipment and more!

Collections
February 3, 2026

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Collections

What am I reading in ScholarWorks? February 2026

Assistant Professor Mariana Abarca’s paper explores the complexity of climate change on species.

Collections
February 4, 2026

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Collections

New E-Resources! January 2026

See what's new in the Libraries! New and resubscribed databases, and new online & print journals.

Collections
January 21, 2026

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