Visitors from K-12

Until further notice, no group visits will be allowed and there will be no tours or orientations for K-12 visitors.
Individual students are welcome to visit the Libraries. Ask Us about Libraries hours and restrictions for visits to Special Collections and the Microforms & Newspaper collections. See more Libraries Operations Updates >

Welcome students and teachers!

Be sure to fill out the Planning Your Visit form prior to your visit to the UW Libraries.

Planning Your Visit

• Fill out the Planning Your Class Visit form.

• Consult with your school librarian to prepare your students for their research visit.
• Have students do preliminary research at your school library.
• Have your students use the databases available via local public libraries.
• Have students find library materials in UW Libraries Search so that they come here with a list of books, library locations and call numbers. Use optional handout.

Resources

• UW Digital Collections
  The Libraries collection of digitized images and texts with an emphasis on the history and culture of the Pacific Northwest.
• Special Collections K-12 Visitors Guide
  Information about arranging class visits to Special Collections.
• History Day
  Information for teachers and students working on History Day projects.
• Center for the Study of the Pacific Northwest Curriculum Guides
  Curricululum guides with primary sources for various Washington State history topics.

Visit Logistics

• Computer Access in the Libraries for Visitors
  Information on guest research workstations, scanners and wifi access for visitors.
• Borrowing Info for Teachers
  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.
• For buses and larger vans, use the online Bus Request Form at this Web site.
  
• For driving directions and all arranged parking questions, call (206) 616-8710.

• 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
• FAQs
  Commonly asked questions about using the Libraries