Services for Visitors

Everyone is welcome to visit the UW Libraries (Seattle, Bothell & Tacoma) and use our books, journals and most other materials while in the library.

Join the Friends of the Libraries to support the Libraries, fund student scholarships and get a borrower's card.

Explore

• News, Events & Exhibits
  Attend a public event.
• Visit Suzzallo and Allen Libraries
  Tours, history & art.
• Drop-in Tours
  Library & campus tours.

Use the Collections

• Borrowing Info for Visitors
  Information on getting a UW Libraries borrower's card.
• UW Libraries Search
  Search to identify books and other material and their location/availability before visiting.
• UW Digital Collections
  The Libraries collection of digitized images and texts with an emphasis on the history and culture of the Pacific Northwest.
• Microform & Newspaper Collections
  Extensive collection of local, national and international newspapers.
• Special Collections
  Rare and archival materials (manuscripts, historic images, book arts and more) specializing in Pacific Northwest history and culture.
• All Libraries
  Links to all campus libraries, hours & maps.

Visiting Campus

• Computer Access in the Libraries for Visitors
  Information on guest research workstations, scanners and wi-fi access for visitors.
• Library hours
  Hours and contact information.
• Campus Map
  Seattle campus map.
• Getting to Campus
  Information on transit and driving options.
• Dining on Campus
  Food options on campus.

Support

• Libraries Advancement & Support
  Donate to the UW Libraries.
• Libraries Gifts Program
  Donate materials to the UW Libraries.

Get Help

• Get help now (Ask Us!)
  Chat with a librarian 24/7, email, phone or text message
• FAQ
  Short, simple how-to and demos of frequently asked questions about using the Libraries and information resources.