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AMP Library4220 Chamberlin Hall
1150 University Ave.
Madison WI 53706Services
- Book scanner
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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. -
Reservable study rooms
Reservable study rooms Additional Information
Subjects
- Mathematics / Statistics
- Physics / Astronomy
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AOSS Library317 Space Science and Engineering Center
1225 W. Dayton St.
Madison WI 53706Library staff can be reached by email during normal business hours: 8:30am to 5:00pm, Monday through Friday.Services
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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.
Specialties
- Earth science
- Planetary sciences
- Atmospheric sciences
- Space sciences
Subjects
- Atmospheric / Oceanic / Climate Studies
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Arboretum Research Library1207 Seminole Highway
Madison WI 53706Specialties
- Ecological restoration
- Prairie restoration
- Arboretum records
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Art Library160 Conrad A. Elvehjem Building
800 University Ave.
Madison WI 53706About the Library
Specialties include art, architecture, design, decorative arts, graphics arts, photography, and artists' books.Services
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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
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Reservable study rooms
Reservable study rooms Additional Information
Specialties
- Art
- Architecture
- Decorative Arts
- Design
- Graphic Arts
- Photography
- Artists' Books
Subjects
- Art / Art History / Architecture
- Design Studies
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Business LibraryGrainger Hall
975 University Ave.
Madison WI 53706About the Library
Specialties include accounting, business, finance, marketing, management, real estate and insurance.Services
- Computer lab
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Gender-neutral restroom
Gender-neutral restroom Additional Information
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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. -
Reservable study rooms
Reservable study rooms Additional Information
Specialties
- Accounting
- Actuarial Science
- Banking
- Finance Investment
- Insurance
- International Business
- Management
- Marketing
- Operations Technology
- Real Estate
Subjects
- Business
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CCBC401 Teacher Education Bldg
225 N. Mills Street
Madison WI 53706About 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
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Chemistry Information CommonsRoom 2430 Chemistry Building
1101 University Ave
Madison WI 53706Services
- Book scanner
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Gender-neutral restroom
Gender-neutral restroom Additional Information
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Reservable study rooms
Reservable study rooms Additional Information
Specialties
- Biochemistry
- Analytical Chemistry
- Inorganic Chemistry
- Organic Chemistry
- Materials Chemistry
- Physical Chemistry
- Theoretical Chemistry
Subjects
- Chemistry
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Chican@ and Latin@ Studies Library313 Ingraham Hall
1155 Observatory Dr.
Madison WI 53706Specialties
- Latino Studies
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College LibraryHelen C. White Hall
600 N. Park St.
Madison WI 53706About the Library
College Library offers primary service to undergraduates at the University of Wisconsin-Madison. The library has 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.• When open overnight, a valid UW-Madison ID is required to enter or use College Library between midnight and 6:00 a.m.
• How busy is College Library?Services
- 24-hour service
- AV equipment for check out
- Book scanner
- Café
- Color laser printer
- Computer lab
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Gender-neutral restroom
Gender-neutral restroom Additional Information
- Lactation room
- Laptops for check out
- Lockers
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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
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Reservable study rooms
Reservable study rooms Additional Information
- Vending area
Specialties
- Ethnic Studies
- Gender and Women's Studies
- Undergraduate Services
- Career Services
Subjects
- Ethnic Studies
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Ebling LibraryHealth Sciences Learning Center
750 Highland Ave.
Madison WI 53705About 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.Health Sciences Faculty/Students have 24/7 accessServices
- Computer lab
- Laptops for check out
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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
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Gender and Sexuality Campus Center Library137 Red Gym
716 Langdon St.
Madison WI 53706Services
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Gender-neutral restroom
Gender-neutral restroom Additional Information
Specialties
- GayLesbianBiTrans
- Women's Studies
Subjects
- Gender / Sexuality / Women's Studies
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Gender and Women's Studies Librarian's Office430 Memorial Library
728 State St.
Madison WI 53706Services
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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.
Specialties
- Women's Studies
- Gender Studies
- Lesbian Studies
- Feminism
Subjects
- Gender / Sexuality / Women's Studies
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Geology and Geophysics Library440 Weeks Hall
1215 W. Dayton St.
Madison WI 53706Services
- Book scanner
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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
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Reservable study rooms
Reservable study rooms Additional Information
Specialties
- Geophysics
- Geology
Subjects
- Geology
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Historical Society-Archives816 State St.
Madison WI 53706About 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.Services
- Book scanner
- Lockers
- Microform printer
- Vending area
Subjects
- History - General / Worldwide
- History - U.S. / Canada
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Historical Society-Library816 State St.
Madison WI 53706About 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.Services
- Book scanner
- Lockers
- Microform printer
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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. -
Reservable study rooms
Reservable study rooms Additional Information
- Vending area
Specialties
- North American History
- Wisconsin History
- Politics
- Archaeology
- Genealogy
- Government Publications
- Women's Studies
- Newspapers
Subjects
- History - General / Worldwide
- History - U.S. / Canada
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Information School Library4191 Helen C. White Hall
600 N. Park St.
Madison WI 53706About the Library
Specialties include library and information science and children’s literature.iSchool staff and students have 24/7 accessServices
- Computer lab
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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
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Journalism Reading Room2130 Vilas Hall
821 University Ave.
Madison WI 53706Services
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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.
Specialties
- Journalism
- Mass communication
- Advertising
- Public relations
- Photojournalism
Subjects
- Communication / Journalism / Rhetoric
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About the Library
Specialties include U.S., Wisconsin, foreign and international law; criminal justice.Limited Access Period: The Law Library will not be available as a general study hall from 11/11 through 12/18. Access will be limited to UW law students, UW faculty & staff, and legal researchers for that time.Services
- Book scanner
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Gender-neutral restroom
Gender-neutral restroom Additional Information
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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
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Specialties
- Fresh water
- Marine biology
- Fisheries
- Lake ecology
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Max Kade Institute for German-American Studies432 East Campus Mall
Madison WI 53706About the Library
Specialties include German-American and reference materials.Specialties
- German-American materials
- Reference materials
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Memorial Library728 State St.
Madison WI 53706About 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
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Gender-neutral restroom
Gender-neutral restroom Additional Information
- Lactation room
- Laptops for check out
- Lockers
- Microform printer
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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
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Pickup books by appointment
Pickup books by appointment Additional Information
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Reservable study rooms
Reservable study rooms Additional Information
- 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
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MERIT Library368 Teacher Education Bldg
225 N. Mills St.
Madison WI 53706About the Library
MERIT connects people, information, and technology. We provide library resources that include preK-12 print and educational tools and a professional education research collection. Our public service desk is located on the 3rd floor of the Teacher Education Building.Services
- AV equipment for check out
- Book scanner
- Color laser printer
- Laptops for check out
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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.
Specialties
- Education
- Teacher's Education
- Instructional Materials
Subjects
- Dance
- Education
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Mills Music LibraryB162 Memorial Library
728 State St.
Madison WI 53706About the Library
Other specialties include music books and journals, scores, recordings and videocassettes.Services
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Gender-neutral restroom
Gender-neutral restroom Additional Information
Specialties
- Scores
- Recordings
- Videos
- Wisconsin Music Archives
- Music special collections
Subjects
- Music
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Robinson Map Library310 Science Hall
550 N. Park St.
Madison WI 53706About the Library
Specialties include maps and aerial photography, geography, cartography and GIS (Geographic Information Systems).Remote services are available on Thursdays.Specialties
- Maps
- Aerial photography
- Geography
- Cartography
- Geographic Information Systems
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Social Work Library236 School of Social Work
1350 University Ave.
Madison WI 53706About the Library
Specialties include social work, aging, family problems, child abuse, disabilities, mental health, minorities and substance abuse.Services
- Book scanner
- Color laser printer
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Gender-neutral restroom
Gender-neutral restroom Additional Information
- Laptops for check out
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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
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Reservable study rooms
Reservable study rooms Additional Information
Specialties
- Aging
- Child Welfare
- Cultural Competence
- Disabilities
- Families
- Mental Health
- Substance Abuse
- Video Collection
Subjects
- Family Studies
- Social Work
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Special Collections976 Memorial Library
728 State St.
Madison WI 53706About the Library
Rare books, manuscripts, printed ephemera, other special collections and exhibits.Due to a major fire suppression system update, Special Collections is closed to all researchers and classes through the end of 2025. We anticipate reopening January 2026, with the final date to be determined. More info available here.Specialties
- Rare books
- Printed ephemera
- Other special collections
- Exhibits
- Little magazines
- American women writers
- History of science
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Steenbock Library550 Babcock Dr.
Madison WI 53706About the Library
Other specialties include agriculture, computer science, engineering, life sciences, natural resources, and veterinary medicine.Services
- Book scanner
- Color laser printer
- Computer lab
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Gender-neutral restroom
Gender-neutral restroom Additional Information
- Lactation room
- Laptops for check out
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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
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Reservable study rooms
Reservable study rooms Additional Information
- Vending area
Specialties
- Agriculture
- Biology
- Botany
- Computer science
- Ecology
- Engineering
- Life sciences
- Patents
- Veterinary medicine
- Zoology
Subjects
- Agriculture
- Animal Science / Vet Medicine
- Biochemistry
- Biology / Zoology
- Chemistry
- Computer Science
- Engineering
- Environment / Natural Resources
- Food Science / Nutrition
- Genetics / Molecular Biology
- Microbiology
- Plant Sciences
- Urban Planning / Landscape Architecture
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University Archives and Records Management Services425 Steenbock Library
550 Babcock Dr.
Madison WI 53706About 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
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Wisconsin Center for Film and Theater Research816 State St.
Madison WI 53706About the Library
Other specialties include manuscripts, stills and clippings. Film viewing by advance appointment only.Viewing appointments are available Monday through Friday only.Specialties
- Manuscripts
- Stills
- Clippings
- Film and Video Viewing by appointment only
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About the Library
Water resources with an emphasis on Wisconsin and the Great Lakes.Library staff are available for in-person assistance Monday through Wednesday 9 am to 4:30 pm and by appointment Thursday and Friday.Services
- Book scanner
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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
- Water resources
- Wisconsin water issues
- Great Lakes issues
- Children's collection on water
Subjects
- Environment / Natural Resources
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Zoological Museum Research Library250 N Mills St.
Madison WI 53706Specialties
- Animal systematics
- Ecology
- Museum studies