UW Library – University of Washington

Looking for access to the University of Washington library? You’re at the right place. The UW Library also known as UW Libraries is a one-stop location where you can access specialized services and resources to help with your work.

With the UW library system, you can access numerous databases, journals, books, and other online resources. Interestingly, you can also carry out other services such as creating an online account, printing, and scanning documents, downloading online resources, reserving a study room, accessing interlibrary loans and lendable technology, and reserving courses.

Having said that, in this guide, you’ll learn how to access the UW library, create an account, access interlibrary loan, and also UW library hours.

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UW Library – University of Washington

To access the University of Washington library follow the guide below.

UW Library Login

To access the UW library login page, follow the procedures outlined below.

With your UW library account, you can do the following:

  • Renew library items.
  • Create lists of favorites.
  • View full search results (Some databases only show results when you are signed in.)
  • Remember to sign out before closing the browser window.

How to Reserve UW Study Room

To get started follow the procedures outlined below.

PLEASE NOTE: Study Rooms can only be reserved 24 hours in advance.

UW Library Hours

CLICK HERE to view UW Library Hours

Interlibrary Loan

Mon. – Fri. 8am – 5 pm
Saturday and Sunday Closed

Chat Hours

Mon. – Thurs. 8am – 5pm
Friday 10 am – 6 pm
Saturday and Sunday 1 pm – 5 pm

Research Services

Mon. – Thurs. 8am – 5pm
Friday 8am – 5pm
Saturday and Sunday 1pm – 5 pm

How to Access UW Interlibrary Loans

The interlibrary loans allow patrons to borrow items from other libraries if the item is not available through UW.

  • Visit the UW Interlibrary loan website: https://www.lib.washington.edu/ill
  • Thereafter, log in to your Interlibrary loan account to make your request.
  • Check your UW email for a notification when your materials are available. These will arrive at your home library or in your Interlibrary Loan account.

Note: This is only available to UW faculty, staff, and currently enrolled students.

The office is open Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM

Interlibrary Loan Office – 
206-543-0242 (available 24/7)
www.lib.washington.edu/about/contact/email

UW Library Contact

University of Washington Libraries
Box 352900 Seattle, WA 98195-2900 USA
phone: 206-543-0242

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