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AMP Library
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AMP Library
4220 Chamberlin Hall
1150 University Ave.
Madison WI 53706

608-263-1721 askamp@library.wisc.edu

Hours
Services
- Open return
  
  Open return Additional Information
  
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- Photocopier
Specialties
- Physics
- Astrophysics
- Astronomy
- Pure and Applied Mathematics
- Statistics - limited
- Computer Science - limited
Subjects
- Mathematics / Statistics
- Physics / Astronomy
Arboretum Research Library
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Arboretum Research Library
1207 Seminole Highway
Madison WI 53706

608-890-1024 info@arboretum.wisc.edu
Specialties
- Ecological restoration
- Prairie restoration
- Arboretum records
Art Library
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Art Library
160 Conrad A. Elvehjem Building
800 University Ave.
Madison WI 53706

608-263-2258 askart@library.wisc.edu

Hours

About the Library
Specialties include art, architecture, design, decorative arts, graphics arts, photography, and artists' books.
Services
- Open return
  
  Open return Additional Information
  
  All books and media, including UW-System and Interlibrary Loan materials, can be returned to any open return library.
- Photocopier
Specialties
- Art
- Architecture
- Decorative Arts
- Design
- Graphic Arts
- Photography
- Artists' Books
Subjects
- Art / Art History / Architecture
- Design Studies
Business Library
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Business Library
Grainger Hall
975 University Ave.
Madison WI 53706

608-262-5935 askbusiness@library.wisc.edu

Hours

About the Library
Specialties include accounting, business, finance, marketing, management, real estate and insurance.
Services
- Computer lab
- Gender-neutral restroom
  
  Gender-neutral restroom Additional Information
  
  Gender-neutral restrooms are available in or near a number of libraries.
- Reservable study rooms
  
  Reservable study rooms Additional Information
  
  Study rooms at the libraries can be reserved up to two weeks out.
Specialties
- Accounting
- Actuarial Science
- Banking
- Finance Investment
- Insurance
- International Business
- Management
- Marketing
- Operations Technology
- Real Estate
Subjects
- Business
CCBC
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CCBC
401 Teacher Education Bldg
225 N. Mills Street
Madison WI 53706

608-263-3720 ccbcinfo@education.wisc.edu

Hours

About the Library
Specialties include children’s literature research library and book examination center for adults. Non-circulating historical, contemporary, multicultural, regional alternative press and reference materials.
Specialties
- Children's Literature
- Young Adult Literature
- Intellectual Freedom
Subjects
- Education
Chican@ and Latin@ Studies Library
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Chican@ and Latin@ Studies Library
313 Ingraham Hall
1155 Observatory Dr.
Madison WI 53706

608-263-4486 chicla@letsci.wisc.edu
Specialties
- Latino Studies
College Library
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College Library
Helen C. White Hall
600 N. Park St.
Madison WI 53706

608-262-3245 helenc@library.wisc.edu

Hours

About the Library
College Library offers primary service to undergraduates at the University of Wisconsin-Madison. The library has 24-hour service, innovative digital-media and active learning classroom spaces, large computing facilities, a variety of study spaces to meet group and individual needs, a café, and browsing collections serving introductory research needs across all disciplines.
Services
- AV equipment for check out
- Book scanner
- Color laser printer
- Computer lab
- Gender-neutral restroom
  
  Gender-neutral restroom Additional Information
  
  Gender-neutral restrooms are available in or near a number of libraries.
- Lactation room
- Laptops for check out
- Lockers
- Open return
  
  Open return Additional Information
  
  All books and media, including UW-System and Interlibrary Loan materials, can be returned to any open return library.
- Photocopier
- Reflection space
- Reservable study rooms
  
  Reservable study rooms Additional Information
  
  Study rooms at the libraries can be reserved up to two weeks out.
- Vending area
Specialties
- Ethnic Studies
- Gender and Women's Studies
- Undergraduate Services
- Career Services
Subjects
- Ethnic Studies
Data and Information Services Center
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Data and Information Services Center
3325 Social Science
1180 Observatory Dr.
Madison WI 53706

608-262-0750 disc@mailplus.wisc.edu

Hours

About the Library
Reference service and archive for social science numeric data sets.
In response to the COVID-19 emergency, DISC staff might work remotely. If you have any questions related to our services, please email disc@mailplus.wisc.edu to schedule an appointment.
Specialties
- Social Science Data Sets
- Numeric Data Sets
Ebling Library
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Ebling Library
Health Sciences Learning Center
750 Highland Ave.
Madison WI 53705

608-262-2020 askebling@hsl.wisc.edu

Hours

About the Library
Other specialties include basic and clinical biomedical sciences, neurosciences, biotechnology, history of health sciences, nursing, pharmacy, pharmacology, toxicology, allied health and health administration.
Access to Ebling Library is limited to students, faculty, and staff associated with the various Health Sciences schools through Summer 2021. See Ebling Library Restart for the most current information.
Services
- Computer lab
- Laptops for check out
- Open return
  
  Open return Additional Information
  
  All books and media, including UW-System and Interlibrary Loan materials, can be returned to any open return library.
- Photocopier
Specialties
- Biomedical Sciences
- Clinical Practice
- Nursing
- Pharmacy
- Public Health
- Biotechnology
- History of Health Sciences and Special Collections
Subjects
- Genetics / Molecular Biology
- History of Science, Medicine, Technology
- Medicine / Public Health
- Microbiology
- Nursing
- Pharmacy
Gender and Sexuality Campus Center Library
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Gender and Sexuality Campus Center Library
123 Red Gym
716 Langdon St.
Madison WI 53706

608-265-3344 lgbt@studentlife.wisc.edu
Services
- Gender-neutral restroom
  
  Gender-neutral restroom Additional Information
  
  Gender-neutral restrooms are available in or near a number of libraries.
Specialties
- GayLesbianBiTrans
- Women's Studies
Subjects
- Gender / Sexuality / Women's Studies
Gender and Women's Studies Librarian's Office
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Gender and Women's Studies Librarian's Office
430 Memorial Library
728 State St.
Madison WI 53706

608-263-5754 askgwsl_library@wisc.edu

Hours
Specialties
- Women's Studies
- Gender Studies
- Lesbian Studies
- Feminism
Subjects
- Gender / Sexuality / Women's Studies
Geology and Geophysics Library
Today11 a.m.–3 p.m. Friday July 30Closed Saturday July 31Closed More Information keyboard_arrow_down
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Geology and Geophysics Library
440 Weeks Hall
1215 W. Dayton St.
Madison WI 53706

608-262-8956 geolib@library.wisc.edu

Hours
Services
- Open return
  
  Open return Additional Information
  
  All books and media, including UW-System and Interlibrary Loan materials, can be returned to any open return library.
- Photocopier
- Reservable study rooms
  
  Reservable study rooms Additional Information
  
  Study rooms at the libraries can be reserved up to two weeks out.
Specialties
- Geophysics
- Geology
Subjects
- Geology
Historical Society-Archives
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Historical Society-Archives
816 State St.
Madison WI 53706

608-264-6460 askarchives@wisconsinhistory.org

Hours

About the Library
The Wisconsin Historical Society Archives collects, preserves and makes available unpublished records, such as hand-written manuscripts of people and organizations, photographs, sound recordings, maps, records of state and local governments and other original documents. Collection strengths include Wisconsin history and the history of mass communications, social action, and organized labor. The archives is home to the Society's map and atlas collection as well as audio, film, and photographs.
Subjects
- History - General / Worldwide
- History - U.S. / Canada
Historical Society-Library
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Historical Society-Library
816 State St.
Madison WI 53706

608-264-6535 asklibrary@wisconsinhistory.org

Hours

About the Library
The library contains over 2.3 million items in the field of American history. The collection of nearly 10,000 general-interest newspapers, dating from the 18th – 21st centuries, is the second largest in the country after the Library of Congress. Other specialties include North American and Wisconsin History, genealogy, politics and related subjects, government publications, newspapers, and women’s and ethnic studies.
Specialties
- North American History
- Wisconsin History
- Politics
- Archaeology
- Genealogy
- Government Publications
- Women's Studies
- Newspapers
Subjects
- History - General / Worldwide
- History - U.S. / Canada
Information School Library
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Information School Library
4191 Helen C. White Hall
600 N. Park St.
Madison WI 53706

608-263-2960 ischoollib@library.wisc.edu

Hours

About the Library
Specialties include library and information science and children’s literature.
Services
- Computer lab
- Open return
  
  Open return Additional Information
  
  All books and media, including UW-System and Interlibrary Loan materials, can be returned to any open return library.
- Photocopier
Specialties
- Library and Information Science
- Children's literature
Subjects
- Library and Information Studies
Innovation Center Library
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Innovation Center Library
510 Charmany Drive
Madison WI 53706

608-441-8000 ashrestha@wisc.edu
Journalism Reading Room
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Journalism Reading Room
2130 Vilas Hall
821 University Ave.
Madison WI 53706

608-263-3387 jrrlib@library.wisc.edu

Hours

About the Library
Access to the Journalism Reading Room is limited to students, faculty, and staff associated with the School of Journalism and Mass Communications for Summer 2021.
Specialties
- Journalism
- Mass communication
- Advertising
- Public relations
- Photojournalism
Subjects
- Communication / Journalism / Rhetoric
Law Library
Today8:30 a.m.–8:30 p.m. Friday July 308:30 a.m.–6 p.m. Saturday July 31Closed More Information keyboard_arrow_down
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Law Library
975 Bascom Mall
Madison WI 53706

608-262-1128 asklawref@law.wisc.edu

Hours

About the Library
Specialties include U.S., Wisconsin, foreign and international law; criminal justice.
Services
- Gender-neutral restroom
  
  Gender-neutral restroom Additional Information
  
  Gender-neutral restrooms are available in or near a number of libraries.
- Open return
  
  Open return Additional Information
  
  All books and media, including UW-System and Interlibrary Loan materials, can be returned to any open return library.
- Photocopier
Specialties
- Wisconsin law
- Foreign and international law
- Criminal justice
- US law
Subjects
- Law
Limnology Library
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Limnology Library
680 N. Park St.
Madison WI 53706

608-262-4439 limlib@mailplus.wisc.edu

Hours

About the Library
Access to the Limnology Library is limited to staff and graduate students associated with the Department of Limnology for Summer 2021.
Non-circulating materials on fresh water and marine biology, fisheries and lake ecology.
Specialties
- Fresh water
- Marine biology
- Fisheries
- Lake ecology
Max Kade Institute for German-American Studies
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Max Kade Institute for German-American Studies
432 East Campus Mall
Madison WI 53706

608-262-7546 kkurdylo@wisc.edu

About the Library
Specialties include German-American and reference materials.
Specialties
- German-American materials
- Reference materials
Memorial Library
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Memorial Library
728 State St.
Madison WI 53706

608-262-3343 askmemorial@library.wisc.edu

Hours

About the Library
Memorial Library is the principal research facility on campus for the social sciences and humanities. It is also the largest library in the state of Wisconsin with more than 3.5 million volumes. Patrons from all over the world total more than 1 million visits each year. Specialized collections and services at Memorial include an extensive periodicals collections, a large selection of domestic and foreign newspapers, Special Collections, and a computer lab.
Services
- Book scanner
- Color copier
- Color laser printer
- Computer lab
- Gender-neutral restroom
  
  Gender-neutral restroom Additional Information
  
  Gender-neutral restrooms are available in or near a number of libraries.
- Laptops for check out
- Lockers
- Microform printer
- Open return
  
  Open return Additional Information
  
  All books and media, including UW-System and Interlibrary Loan materials, can be returned to any open return library.
- Photocopier
- Pickup books by appointment
  
  Pickup books by appointment Additional Information
  
  Put books on hold in the catalog and then have them ready for you to pickup
- Reservable study rooms
  
  Reservable study rooms Additional Information
  
  Study rooms at the libraries can be reserved up to two weeks out.
- Vending area
Specialties
- Humanities
- Social Sciences
- Area Studies
- History of Science
Subjects
- Africa
- Anthropology / Archaeology
- Classics
- Communication / Journalism / Rhetoric
- East Asia
- Economics
- Education
- Ethnic Studies
- Film / Television
- Government
- History - General / Worldwide
- History of Science, Medicine, Technology
- History - U.S. / Canada
- International Affairs
- Latin America / Caribbean / Iberia
- Linguistics / Language
- Literature
- Middle East
- Philosophy
- Political Science
- Psychology
- Religion
- Russia / Eastern Europe / Central Asia
- Sociology / Social Sciences
- South / Southeast Asia
- Theatre
- Urban Planning / Landscape Architecture
- Western Europe
MERIT Library
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MERIT Library
368 Teacher Education Bldg
225 N. Mills St.
Madison WI 53706

608-263-4750 askmerit@education.wisc.edu

Hours

About the Library
Specialties include teacher education, instruction and children’s print and non-print materials. The library also has a computer lab and media.
Specialties
- Education
- Teacher's Education
- Instructional Materials
Subjects
- Dance
- Education
Mills Music Library
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Mills Music Library
B162 Memorial Library
728 State St.
Madison WI 53706

608-263-1884 askmusic@library.wisc.edu

Hours

About the Library
Other specialties include music books and journals, scores, recordings and videocassettes.
Services
- Gender-neutral restroom
  
  Gender-neutral restroom Additional Information
  
  Gender-neutral restrooms are available in or near a number of libraries.
Specialties
- Scores
- Recordings
- Videos
- Wisconsin Music Archives
- Music special collections
Subjects
- Music
Morgridge Center
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Morgridge Center
716 Langdon St.
Madison WI 53706

608-263-2432 info@morgridge.wisc.edu
Robinson Map Library
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Robinson Map Library
310 Science Hall
550 N. Park St.
Madison WI 53706

608-262-1471 askmap@library.wisc.edu

Hours

About the Library
Specialties include maps and aerial photography, geography, cartography and GIS (Geographic Information Systems).
Specialties
- Maps
- Aerial photography
- Geography
- Cartography
- Geographic Information Systems
Schwerdtfeger Library
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Schwerdtfeger Library
317 Space Science and Engineering Center
1225 W. Dayton St.
Madison WI 53706

608-262-0987 library@ssec.wisc.edu

Hours

Library staff can be reached by email during normal business hours: 8:30am to 5:00pm, Monday through Friday.
Specialties
- Earth science
- Planetary sciences
- Atmospheric sciences
- Space sciences
Subjects
- Atmospheric / Oceanic / Climate Studies
Social Work Library
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Social Work Library
236 School of Social Work
1350 University Ave.
Madison WI 53706

608-263-3840 socworklib@library.wisc.edu

Hours

About the Library
Specialties include social work, aging, family problems, child abuse, disabilities, mental health, minorities and substance abuse.
Services
- Book scanner
- Color laser printer
- Gender-neutral restroom
  
  Gender-neutral restroom Additional Information
  
  Gender-neutral restrooms are available in or near a number of libraries.
- Laptops for check out
- Open return
  
  Open return Additional Information
  
  All books and media, including UW-System and Interlibrary Loan materials, can be returned to any open return library.
- Photocopier
- Reservable study rooms
  
  Reservable study rooms Additional Information
  
  Study rooms at the libraries can be reserved up to two weeks out.
Specialties
- Aging
- Child Welfare
- Cultural Competence
- Disabilities
- Families
- Mental Health
- Substance Abuse
- Video Collection
Subjects
- Family Studies
- Social Work
Special Collections
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Special Collections
976 Memorial Library
728 State St.
Madison WI 53706

608-262-3243 askspecial@library.wisc.edu

Hours

About the Library
Rare books, manuscripts, printed ephemera, other special collections and exhibits.
Services
- Photocopier
Specialties
- Rare books
- Printed ephemera
- Other special collections
- Exhibits
- Little magazines
- American women writers
- History of science
Steenbock Library
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Steenbock Library
550 Babcock Dr.
Madison WI 53706

608-262-1371 asksteenbock@library.wisc.edu

Hours

About the Library
Other specialties include agriculture, computer science, engineering, life sciences, natural resources, and veterinary medicine.
Services
- Book scanner
- Color laser printer
- Computer lab
- Gender-neutral restroom
  
  Gender-neutral restroom Additional Information
  
  Gender-neutral restrooms are available in or near a number of libraries.
- Laptops for check out
- Open return
  
  Open return Additional Information
  
  All books and media, including UW-System and Interlibrary Loan materials, can be returned to any open return library.
- Photocopier
- Pickup books by appointment
  
  Pickup books by appointment Additional Information
  
  Put books on hold in the catalog and then have them ready for you to pickup
- Reservable study rooms
  
  Reservable study rooms Additional Information
  
  Study rooms at the libraries can be reserved up to two weeks out.
Specialties
- Agriculture
- Biology
- Botany
- Computer science
- Ecology
- Engineering
- Life sciences
- Patents
- Veterinary medicine
- Zoology
Subjects
- Agriculture
- Animal Science / Vet Medicine
- Biochemistry
- Biology / Zoology
- Business
- Chemistry
- Computer Science
- Engineering
- Environment / Natural Resources
- Food Science / Nutrition
- Genetics / Molecular Biology
- Microbiology
- Plant Sciences
- Urban Planning / Landscape Architecture
University Archives and Records Management Services
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University Archives and Records Management Services
425 Steenbock Library
550 Babcock Dr.
Madison WI 53706

608-262-5629 uwarchiv@library.wisc.edu

Hours

About the Library
Archives and publications from the administrators, faculty, staff and students of the UW-Madison, UW System, and UW-Extension; photographs and memorabilia, manuscripts, oral history, and records management.
Specialties
- Archives and manuscripts
- Publications and photos
- Records management
- Oral history
- Memorabilia
- UW-Madison
- UW System administration
- UW Colleges and Extension
Wisconsin Center for Film and Theater Research
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Wisconsin Center for Film and Theater Research
816 State St.
Madison WI 53706

608-264-6466 askmovies@wisconsinhistory.org

Hours

About the Library
Other specialties include manuscripts, stills and clippings. Film viewing by advance appointment only.
Specialties
- Manuscripts
- Stills
- Clippings
- Film and Video Viewing by appointment only
Wisconsin's Water Library
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Wisconsin's Water Library
1975 Willow Dr.
Madison WI 53706

608-262-3069 askwater@aqua.wisc.edu

Hours

About the Library
Water resources with an emphasis on Wisconsin and the Great Lakes.
We are now serving patrons virtually. We will respond to emails during regular business hours (Monday through Friday 9am to 4:30).
Specialties
- Water resources
- Wisconsin water issues
- Great Lakes issues
- Children's collection on water
Subjects
- Environment / Natural Resources
Zoological Museum Research Library
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Zoological Museum Research Library
250 N Mills St.
Madison WI 53706

608-262-3766 uwzm@mailplus.wisc.edu
Specialties
- Animal systematics
- Ecology
- Museum studies

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