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Visitors from K-12

Kids visiting Suzzallo

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 search UW Worldcat so that they come here with a list of books, library locations and call numbers.

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.
Opposing Views
Guide that maps out the political terrain and provides information and resources to organizations involved in a variety of political issues.
K-12 Resource Guide
A searchable database providing information about a wide variety of educational resources offered by the University of Washington.
Center for the Study of the Pacific Northwest Curriculum Guides
Curricululum guides with primary sources for various Washington State history topics.

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