Visitors from K-12

COVID-19 Update: All library buildings are CLOSED until further notice.

During fall quarter, September 29, 2021 through January 1, 2022, 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.  Check with AskUs Services staff regarding libraries' hours and restrictions for visits to Special Collections and the Microforms & Newspaper collections.

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