Hours & live facility counts
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Murphy Library
Spring Regular Hours: January 26 – May 8
Monday–Thursday: 7:30 a.m. to midnight
Friday: 7:30 a.m. to 7 p.m.
Saturday: 10 a.m. to 7 p.m.
Sunday: 11 a.m. to midnight
Spring Break: March 13 – 21
March 13 (Friday): 7:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
March 14 (Saturday): Closed
March 15 (Sunday): Closed
March 16 - 20 (Monday–Friday): 1 p.m. to 4:30 p.m.
March 21 (Saturday): Closed
Special Hours: April 3 – 5 (Easter Weekend)
April 3 (Friday): 7:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
April 4 (Saturday): 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
April 5 (Sunday): 5 p.m. to midnight
Finals Week: May 9 – 15
May 9 (Saturday): 10 a.m. to midnight
May 10 (Sunday): 11 a.m. to 1 a.m.
May 11 (Monday): 7:30 a.m. to 1 a.m.
May 12 (Tuesday): 7:30 a.m. to 1 a.m.
May 13 (Wednesday): 7:30 a.m. to 1 a.m.
May 14 (Thursday): 7:30 a.m. to 1 a.m.
May 15 (Friday): 7:30 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Live facility counts
Research Help Desk
Research Help Desk
Have a question about doing research or using the library? Librarians are here to help you at every stage of the research process. Visit Research help desk & services to learn more.
Fall Drop-in Hours:
Sunday: 1 p.m. to 3 p.m.
Monday–Thursday: 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Friday: 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Saturday: Closed
During Thanksgiving Recess, Finals Week, and Winter Session, Research Services will be available by email or appointment only!
Special collections
Hours During Academic Year:
Tuesdays: 12 p.m. to 7 p.m.
Wednesdays & Thursdays: 12 p.m. to 3 p.m. (or by appointment)
Closed: SC/ARC is closed Friday through Monday as well as holidays and university reprieves, such as Thanksgiving, winter break, and spring break.
Appointments and General Service Information:
- SC/ARC is open by appointment only during Winter Session (January-term) and Summer Session.
- Please call (608) 785-8511 or email us at specoll@uwlax.edu to set up an appointment.
- Out-of-town visitors are strongly encouraged to make an appointment ahead of your planned visit by calling (608) 785-8511 or emailing prior to arrival.
- Additional archival resources are available online at: Murphy Library Digital Collections
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Tutoring & Learning Center
Fall hours
Tutoring hours vary depending upon subject. Please visit the Tutoring & Learning Center's schedule page to choose your subject and view available tutor times.