Policy & Hours

Ask a Librarian chat and text hours

Fall Hours (September 4 – December 19)

  • Sunday, 2pm-10pm
  • Monday – Thursday, 9am-10pm
  • Friday, 9am-5pm
  • Saturday, Offline

Alternate Fall Break Hours

Wednesday, November 27, 9am-5pm

Thursday, November 28, Offline

Ask a Librarian phone hours

The main phone line (608-262-3193) is staffed all hours College and Memorial Libraries are open.

Callers may be prompted to leave a voicemail. We will receive your voicemail message via email attachment and will respond as soon as we’re able.

Session transcripts retention

Session transcripts are saved and used by UW-Madison librarians in order to improve our services to you.