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160 Conrad A. Elvehjem Building
800 University Ave.
Madison WI 53706phonePhone
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peopleStaff Directory
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- TodayNoon–5 p.m.
- Sunday April 26Noon–5 p.m.
- Monday April 279 a.m.–7 p.m.
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- Color laser printer
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Open return
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Grainger Hall
975 University Ave.
Madison WI 53706phonePhone
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- Today1–5 p.m.
- Sunday April 26Noon–11 p.m.
- Monday April 278 a.m.–11 p.m.
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Reservable study rooms
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- Accounting
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- Finance Investment
- Insurance
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Address & Contact
location_onAddress
2430 Chemistry Building
1101 University Ave
Madison WI 53706phonePhone
emailEmail
peopleStaff Directory
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- TodayClosed
- Sunday April 26Closed
- Monday April 278 a.m.–6 p.m.
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Reservable study rooms
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- Biochemistry
- Analytical Chemistry
- Inorganic Chemistry
- Organic Chemistry
- Materials Chemistry
- Physical Chemistry
- Theoretical Chemistry
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announcement Important Information about College Library
• When open overnight, a valid UW-Madison ID is required to enter or use College Library between midnight and 7 a.m.
• How busy is College Library?Address & Contact
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Helen C. White Hall
600 N. Park St.
Madison WI 53706phonePhone
emailEmail
peopleStaff Directory
Hours
- Today11 a.m.–11 p.m.
- Sunday April 26Open at 11 a.m.
- Monday April 27Open 24 hours
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- 24-hour service
- AV equipment for check out
- Book scanner
- Café/Vending area
- Color laser printer
- Computer lab
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Gender-inclusive restroom
Gender-inclusive restroom
Gender-inclusive restrooms are available in or near a number of libraries. - Laptops for check out
- Lockers
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Open return
Open return
All books and media, including UW-System and Interlibrary Loan materials, can be returned to any open return library. - Photocopier
- Poster printing
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Reservable study rooms
Reservable study rooms
Study rooms and carrels in the libraries can be reserved up to two weeks ahead of time.
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- Introductory Material in all Disciplines
- Popular Reading & Games
- Reserves
- Tool Library
- Undergraduate Services
- Career & Student Success Collections
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Address & Contact
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430 Memorial Library
728 State St.
Madison WI 53706phonePhone
emailEmail
peopleStaff Directory
Hours
- TodayClosed
- Sunday April 26Closed
- Monday April 278:30 a.m.–4 p.m.
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Open return
Open return
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- Women's Studies
- Gender Studies
- Lesbian Studies
- Feminism
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announcement Important Information about Geology and Geophysics Library
Geology Library services and collections will be permanently relocated after May 15, 2026.Address & Contact
location_onAddress
440 Weeks Hall
1215 W. Dayton St.
Madison WI 53706phonePhone
emailEmail
peopleStaff Directory
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- TodayClosed
- Sunday April 26Closed
- Monday April 279 a.m.–6 p.m.
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- Book scanner
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Open return
Open return
All books and media, including UW-System and Interlibrary Loan materials, can be returned to any open return library. - Photocopier
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Reservable study rooms
Reservable study rooms
Study rooms and carrels in the libraries can be reserved up to two weeks ahead of time.
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- Geophysics
- Geology
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announcement Important Information about Memorial Library
To enter Memorial Library, patrons must produce a valid UW-Madison Wiscard, University of Wisconsin System ID card, Community Borrowing card, or Visitor’s Pass. Visit our Visitors page for further details.Address & Contact
location_onAddress
728 State St.
Madison WI 53706phonePhone
emailpeopleStaff Directory
Hours
- TodayNoon–8 p.m.
- Sunday April 26Noon–11 p.m.
- Monday April 278:30 a.m.–11 p.m.
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- Book scanner
- Café/Vending area
- Color copier
- Color laser printer
- Computer lab
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Gender-inclusive restroom
Gender-inclusive restroom
Gender-inclusive restrooms are available in or near a number of libraries. - Laptops for check out
- Lockers
- Microform printer
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Open return
Open return
All books and media, including UW-System and Interlibrary Loan materials, can be returned to any open return library. - Photocopier
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Reservable study rooms
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- Humanities
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- Area Studies
- History of Science
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- Africa
- Anthropology / Archaeology
- Classics
- Communication / Journalism / Rhetoric
- East Asia
- Economics
- Education
- Ethnic Studies
- Film / Television
- Government
- History - General / Worldwide
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- Latin America / Caribbean / Iberia
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- Philosophy
- Political Science
- Psychology
- Religion
- Russia / Eastern Europe / Central Asia
- Sociology / Social Sciences
- South / Southeast Asia
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- Urban Planning / Landscape Architecture
- Western Europe
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Address & Contact
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B162 Memorial Library
728 State St.
Madison WI 53706phonePhone
emailpeopleStaff Directory
Hours
- TodayClosed
- Sunday April 26Noon–5 p.m.
- Monday April 279 a.m.–7 p.m.
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Gender-inclusive restroom
Gender-inclusive restroom
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- Scores
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236 School of Social Work
1350 University Ave.
Madison WI 53706phonePhone
emailpeopleStaff Directory
Hours
- Today8 a.m.–4 p.m.
- Sunday April 26Closed
- Monday April 278:30 a.m.–6 p.m.
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- Book scanner
- Color laser printer
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Gender-inclusive restroom
Gender-inclusive restroom
Gender-inclusive restrooms are available in or near a number of libraries. - Laptops for check out
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Open return
Open return
All books and media, including UW-System and Interlibrary Loan materials, can be returned to any open return library. - Photocopier
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Reservable study rooms
Reservable study rooms
Study rooms and carrels in the libraries can be reserved up to two weeks ahead of time.
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- Aging
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- Cultural Competence
- Disabilities
- Families
- Mental Health
- Substance Abuse
- Video Collection
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announcement Important Information about Special Collections
Due to a major fire suppression system update, Special Collections is closed to all researchers and classes through Summer 2026. Please direct any questions to our departmental email at askSpecial@library.wisc.edu. More info available here.Address & Contact
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976 Memorial Library
728 State St.
Madison WI 53706phonePhone
emailpeopleStaff Directory
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- TodayClosed
- Sunday April 26Closed
- Monday April 27Closed
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- Rare books
- Printed ephemera
- Other special collections
- Exhibits
- Little magazines
- American women writers
- History of science
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announcement Important Information about Steenbock Library
Steenbock Library 1st floor is closed for renovation until Summer 2026.Address & Contact
location_onAddress
550 Babcock Dr.
Madison WI 53706phonePhone
emailpeopleStaff Directory
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- TodayNoon–6 p.m.
- Sunday April 26Noon–11:30 p.m.
- Monday April 279 a.m.–11:30 p.m.
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- Book scanner
- Café/Vending area
- Color laser printer
- Computer lab
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Gender-inclusive restroom
Gender-inclusive restroom
Gender-inclusive restrooms are available in or near a number of libraries. - Laptops for check out
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Open return
Open return
All books and media, including UW-System and Interlibrary Loan materials, can be returned to any open return library. - Photocopier
- Poster printing
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Reservable study rooms
Reservable study rooms
Study rooms and carrels in the libraries can be reserved up to two weeks ahead of time.
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- Agriculture
- Biology
- Botany
- Computer science
- Ecology
- Engineering
- Life sciences
- Patents
- Veterinary medicine
- Zoology
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Address & Contact
location_onAddress
425 Steenbock Library
550 Babcock Dr.
Madison WI 53706phonePhone
emailpeopleStaff Directory
Hours
- TodayClosed
- Sunday April 26Closed
- Monday April 279 a.m.–4 p.m.
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- Archives and manuscripts
- Publications and photos
- Records management
- Oral history
- Memorabilia
- UW-Madison
- UW System administration
- UW Colleges and Extension
College/School Libraries
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Sunday April 26
Monday April 27
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Address & Contact
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401 Teacher Education Bldg
225 N. Mills Street
Madison WI 53706phonePhone
emailpeopleStaff Directory
Hours
- TodayClosed
- Sunday April 2612:30–4 p.m.
- Monday April 279 a.m.–7 p.m.
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- Children's Literature
- Young Adult Literature
- Intellectual Freedom
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announcement Important Information about Ebling Library
Health Sciences Faculty/Students have 24/7 accessAddress & Contact
location_onAddress
Health Sciences Learning Center
750 Highland Ave.
Madison WI 53705phonePhone
emailEmail
peopleStaff Directory
Hours
- TodayClosed
- Sunday April 26Closed
- Monday April 279 a.m.–7 p.m.
Access & Visitor Information
Resources & Services
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- AV equipment for check out
- Book scanner
- Color laser printer
- Computer lab
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Gender-inclusive restroom
Gender-inclusive restroom
Gender-inclusive restrooms are available in or near a number of libraries. - Laptops for check out
- Microform printer
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Open return
Open return
All books and media, including UW-System and Interlibrary Loan materials, can be returned to any open return library. - Photocopier
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- Biomedical Sciences
- Clinical Practice
- Nursing
- Pharmacy
- Public Health
- Biotechnology
- History of Health Sciences and Special Collections
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announcement Important Information about Law Library
Limited Access Period: The Law Library will not be available as a general study hall from 4/6 through 5/7. Access will be limited to UW law students, UW faculty & staff, and legal researchers at this time.Address & Contact
location_onAddress
975 Bascom Mall
Madison WI 53706phonePhone
emailEmail
peopleStaff Directory
Hours
- Today8 a.m.–10 p.m.
- Sunday April 268 a.m.–10 p.m.
- Monday April 278 a.m.–10 p.m.
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- Book scanner
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Gender-inclusive restroom
Gender-inclusive restroom
Gender-inclusive restrooms are available in or near a number of libraries. -
Open return
Open return
All books and media, including UW-System and Interlibrary Loan materials, can be returned to any open return library. - Photocopier
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- Wisconsin law
- Foreign and international law
- Criminal justice
- US law
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Address & Contact
location_onAddress
368 Teacher Education Bldg
225 N. Mills St.
Madison WI 53706phonePhone
emailpeopleStaff Directory
Hours
- TodayClosed
- Sunday April 26Noon–9 p.m.
- Monday April 278 a.m.–9 p.m.
Access & Visitor Information
Resources & Services
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- AV equipment for check out
- Book scanner
- Color laser printer
- Laptops for check out
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Open return
Open return
All books and media, including UW-System and Interlibrary Loan materials, can be returned to any open return library. - Poster printing
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- Education
- Teacher's Education
- Instructional Materials
External Partner Libraries
Library Name
Today
Sunday April 26
Monday April 27
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Address & Contact
location_onAddress
816 State St.
Madison WI 53706phonePhone
emailpeopleStaff Directory
Hours
- Today9 a.m.–4 p.m.
- Sunday April 26Closed
- Monday April 278 a.m.–5 p.m.
Access & Visitor Information
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- Book scanner
- Café/Vending area
- Lockers
- Microform printer
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Address & Contact
location_onAddress
816 State St.
Madison WI 53706phonePhone
emailpeopleStaff Directory
Hours
- Today9 a.m.–4 p.m.
- Sunday April 26Closed
- Monday April 278 a.m.–5 p.m.
Access & Visitor Information
Resources & Services
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- Book scanner
- Café/Vending area
- Lockers
- Microform printer
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Open return
Open return
All books and media, including UW-System and Interlibrary Loan materials, can be returned to any open return library. -
Reservable study rooms
Reservable study rooms
Study rooms and carrels in the libraries can be reserved up to two weeks ahead of time.
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- North American History
- Wisconsin History
- Politics
- Archaeology
- Genealogy
- Government Publications
- Women's Studies
- Newspapers
Partner Libraries
Library Name
Today
Sunday April 26
Monday April 27
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announcement Important Information about Robinson Map Library
Due to the renovation of Science Hall, the Robinson Map Library is closed but will temporarily relocate to the Computer Sciences building in June 2026 (1210 W. Dayton St.).Address & Contact
location_onAddress
310 Science Hall
550 N. Park St.
Madison WI 53706phonePhone
emailEmail
peopleStaff Directory
Hours
- TodayClosed
- Sunday April 26Closed
- Monday April 27Closed
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Resources & Services
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- Maps
- Aerial photography
- Geography
- Cartography
- Geographic Information Systems
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Address & Contact
location_onAddress
Morgridge Hall
1205 University Ave.
Madison WI 53706phonePhone
emailEmail
peopleStaff Directory
Hours
- TodayNoon–7 p.m.
- Sunday April 26Noon–9:30 p.m.
- Monday April 278 a.m.–9:30 p.m.
Access & Visitor Information
Resources & Services
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- Café/Vending area
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Gender-inclusive restroom
Gender-inclusive restroom
Gender-inclusive restrooms are available in or near a number of libraries. - Laptops for check out
- Lockers
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Open return
Open return
All books and media, including UW-System and Interlibrary Loan materials, can be returned to any open return library. -
Reservable study rooms
Reservable study rooms
Study rooms and carrels in the libraries can be reserved up to two weeks ahead of time.
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- Library and Information Science
- Children's literature
Independent Departmental Libraries and Reading Rooms
Library Name
Today
Sunday April 26
Monday April 27
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Address & Contact
location_onAddress
317 Space Science and Engineering Center
1225 W. Dayton St.
Madison WI 53706phonePhone
emailEmail
peopleStaff Directory
Hours
- TodayClosed
- Sunday April 26Closed
- Monday April 278 a.m.–5 p.m.
Access & Visitor Information
Resources & Services
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- AV equipment for check out
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Open return
Open return
All books and media, including UW-System and Interlibrary Loan materials, can be returned to any open return library.
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- Earth science
- Planetary sciences
- Atmospheric sciences
- Space sciences
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Address & Contact
location_onAddress
1207 Seminole Highway
Madison WI 53706phonePhone
emailEmail
Hours
- Today12:30–4 p.m.
- Sunday April 2612:30–4 p.m.
- Monday April 279:30 a.m.–4 p.m.
Access & Visitor Information
Resources & Services
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- Ecological restoration
- Prairie restoration
- Arboretum records
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Address & Contact
location_onAddress
313 Ingraham Hall
1155 Observatory Dr.
Madison WI 53706phonePhone
emailEmail
Hours
- TodayClosed
- Sunday April 26Closed
- Monday April 278:30 a.m.–4:30 p.m.
Access & Visitor Information
Resources & Services
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- Latino Studies
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Address & Contact
location_onAddress
137 Red Gym
716 Langdon St.
Madison WI 53706phonePhone
emailHours
- TodayClosed
- Sunday April 26Closed
- Monday April 279 a.m.–5 p.m.
Access & Visitor Information
Resources & Services
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Gender-inclusive restroom
Gender-inclusive restroom
Gender-inclusive restrooms are available in or near a number of libraries.
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- GayLesbianBiTrans
- Women's Studies
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Address & Contact
location_onAddress
2130 Vilas Hall
821 University Ave.
Madison WI 53706phonePhone
emailEmail
peopleStaff Directory
Hours
- TodayClosed
- Sunday April 26Closed
- Monday April 279:30 a.m.–6 p.m.
Access & Visitor Information
Resources & Services
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Open return
Open return
All books and media, including UW-System and Interlibrary Loan materials, can be returned to any open return library.
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- Journalism
- Mass communication
- Advertising
- Public relations
- Photojournalism
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Address & Contact
location_onAddress
680 N. Park St.
Madison WI 53706phonePhone
emailHours
- TodayClosed
- Sunday April 26Closed
- Monday April 278 a.m.–4:30 p.m.
Access & Visitor Information
Resources & Services
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- Fresh water
- Marine biology
- Fisheries
- Lake ecology
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Address & Contact
location_onAddress
432 East Campus Mall
Madison WI 53706phonePhone
emailEmail
peopleStaff Directory
Hours
- TodayClosed
- Sunday April 26Closed
- Monday April 279 a.m.–4 p.m.
Access & Visitor Information
Resources & Services
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- German-American materials
- Reference materials
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announcement Important Information about Wisconsin Center for Film and Theater Research
Viewing appointments are available Monday through Friday only.Address & Contact
location_onAddress
816 State St.
Madison WI 53706phonePhone
emailEmail
Hours
- Today9 a.m.–4 p.m.
- Sunday April 26Closed
- Monday April 278 a.m.–5 p.m.
Access & Visitor Information
Resources & Services
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- Manuscripts
- Stills
- Clippings
- Film and Video Viewing by appointment only
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announcement Important Information about Wisconsin Water Library
Library staff are available for in-person assistance Monday through Wednesday 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. and by appointment Thursday and Friday.Address & Contact
location_onAddress
1975 Willow Dr.
Madison WI 53706phonePhone
emailEmail
peopleStaff Directory
Hours
- TodayClosed
- Sunday April 26Closed
- Monday April 279 a.m.–4:30 p.m.
Access & Visitor Information
Resources & Services
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- Book scanner
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Open return
Open return
All books and media, including UW-System and Interlibrary Loan materials, can be returned to any open return library. - Photocopier
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- Water resources
- Wisconsin water issues
- Great Lakes issues
- Children's collection on water
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Address & Contact
location_onAddress
250 N Mills St.
Madison WI 53706phonePhone
emailEmail
Hours
- TodayClosed
- Sunday April 26Closed
- Monday April 278:30 a.m.–4:30 p.m. (closed Noon–1 p.m.)
Access & Visitor Information
Resources & Services
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- Animal systematics
- Ecology
- Museum studies