haʔł sləxil (good day).

The library is on the land of the Puyallup people. We recognize the Puyallup Tribe and its elders past and present for their ongoing efforts to sustain tribal sovereignty, preserve their culture, and care for this place.

We are online too: https://www.tacoma.uw.edu/library  

tl;dr Quick things to know

Hours

• M-TH: 9:0 0am- 5 : 3 0pm
• F: 9:0 0am-5:00pm
• Sa-Su: Closed

Things you can borrow (for free!!!)

• Books
• Stream movies or borrow DVDs
• Laptops*
• Calculators*
• Scholarly articles
• Magazi nes and newspapers
• “Fun” books:  fiction, graphic novels, YA
• So much more!!!

>> Just bring your Husky Card or photo id
*Must be a UWT student

Rights  & responsibilities

At the library, you have the right to:

• Privacy. The library doesn’t track or share what you research with others.
• A sense of safety and respect.
• Intellectual freedom.

You have the responsibility to:

• Help us create a safe space. Respect other students, patrons, and staff.  
• Keep noise to the designated level (silence cell phones, use headphones, etc.)
• Respect library property. Academic use of computers has priority.

Concerns? Something making you uncomfortable? Let our staff know on SNO1, TLB1, or TLB2.

More details on our website:

www.tacoma.uw.edu/library/policies  

Navigating the library

SNO 1

• Center for Equity and Inclusion (CEI)
• CEI Kitchen (designated eating space)
• Meditation room
• Makerspace with laser cutter, sewing machine, vinyl cutter, and 3D printer
• Study rooms (reserve online!)💻
• Borrow technology like calculators or laptops
• Check out materials
• Use a computer or printer
• Return materials at the book drop
• Small collections: new books

SNO 2

• TLC Quantitative
• Study rooms (reserve online!)💻

SNO 3

• Skybridge to TLB 1

TLB 1

• Pick up your holds and check out materials
• Research Help Desk
• Get Course Reserves (aka borrow your textbook for a few hours)
• Use a computer, printer, or scanner
• Return materials at the book drop
• Small collections: children's books, YA, graphic novels, magazines & newspapers
• Library classroom (TLB 115)

TLB 2

• TLC Writing Center
• Use a computer or microfilm reader
• Small collections: test prep, PNW studies, reference, campus publications, career planning

TLB 3

• The Office of Research
• Veteran & Military Resource Center and the VIBE
• SET Civil Engineering faculty  

TLB 4

• Quiet reading room for individual study
• Views of the mountain :)

>> All floors have restrooms and sanitation stations. There are single use, all gender restrooms on TLB 1 and SNO 1.

The library is about building community

Research Help

M-W 10-4 and TH 11-4  | TLB 1
(24/7 online!)

What is Research Help?  A unit within the Library that empowers students, faculty and staff with their start-to-finish research needs: formulating research topics, keywords, databases, and more!

We work with you to search SMARTER, not harder. Stop by the desk on TLB 2, or work with library staff online 24/7 via chat.

Library Tech

M-F 10-5 | SNO 1

The UW Tacoma Library equipment collection gives students, staff, and faculty access to equipment to be used on-campus or at home. Bring your Husky Card to check out equipment. Equipment should be returned in person to the desk, not in a book drop . Please do not leave library equipment unattended in public spaces.

Real Lit[erature]

Online

Real Lit[erature] is breaking down barriers to discuss social justice in the community. Created by members of the UW Tacoma Library and the Center for Equity and Inclusion (CEI), Real Lit intends to demonstrate the value of developing community alliances through written narrative.

Learn more and get involved online.

Makerspace

M-F 10-5 | SNO 1

The UWT Library makerspace  is a high-and-low-tech environment that features 3-D printers, a laser cutter, art and design tools such as advanced sewing machines, small tools and workspace for  interactive electronic objects work and IOT device development.

The makerspace provides UW students, staff, and faculty with the tools and resources to build and prototype their next great idea! Come to the makerspace and make the most of a social, multidisciplinary and collaborative environment that connects you with UW's creative community.

Center for Equity and Inclusion (CEI)

SNO 1

The Center for Equity and Inclusion  enhances the holistic education of all students by supporting the success of historically marginalized groups, empowering community members to engage difference toward justice, and build a more equitable campus.

Teaching and Learning Centers (TLC)

Quantitative: SNO 2
Writing: TLB 2
The UW Tacoma Teaching and Learning Center (TLC) invites faculty, staff, and students from all backgrounds to join with us in creating a culture of learning.

Consultants work collaboratively with students in writing, math, science, statistics, and general academic skills like study habits and goal-setting, helping them to develop the skills, strategies, knowledge, and confidence necessary for academic success.