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.
Explore the Libraries
- News, Events & Exhibits
Attend a public event. - Visit Suzzallo and Allen Libraries
Tours, history & art. - Drop-in Tours
Library & campus tours.
Use the Collections
- UW Worldcat
Search UW Worldcat to identify books and other material before visiting. - 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. - UW Digital Collections
The Libraries collection of digitized images and texts with an emphasis on the history and culture of the Pacific Northwest. - All Libraries
Links to all campus libraries, hours & maps.
Visit Logistics
- Computer Access in the Libraries for Visitors
Information on guest research workstations, scanners and wifi access for visitors. - Borrowing Info for Visitors
Information on getting a UW Libraries borrower's card. - 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.
Get Help
- Get help now (Ask Us!)
Chat with a librarian 24/7, email, phone or text message - How Do I videos
Watch short videos about research tips and tools.