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
- 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