Hours & live facility counts
A page within Murphy Library
Fall Regular Hours: September 2 – December 10
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
Thanksgiving Recess: November 26 – 30
November 26 (Wednesday): 7:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
November 27–29 (Thursday–Saturday): Closed
November 30 (Sunday): 11 a.m. to midnight
Finals Week: December 11 – 17
December 11 (Thursday): 7:30 a.m. to 1 a.m.
December 12 (Friday): 7:30 a.m. to midnight
December 13 (Saturday): 7:30 a.m. to midnight
December 14 (Sunday): 11 a.m to 1 a.m.
December 15 (Monday): 7:30 a.m. to 1 a.m.
December 16 (Tuesday): 7:30 a.m. to 1 a.m.
December 17 (Wednesday): 7:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Special Hours: December 18 – January 4
December 18 – January 4 (Thursday–Sunday): Closed
Winter Session: January 5–25
Monday - Friday 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Saturday: Closed
Sunday: Closed
January 19 (Monday, Martin Luther King Jr. Day): Closed
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!
Fall Hours: September 2 – December 17
Friday–Monday: Closed
Tuesday: 12 p.m. to 7 p.m.
Wednesday & Thursday: 12 p.m. to 3 p.m. (or by appointment)
Please call (608) 785-8511 or email us at specoll@uwlax.edu to set up an appointment.
**We recommend out-of-town visitors please call (608) 785-8511 or email ahead of your visit to schedule an appointment.
General service updates:
- Additional archival resources are available online at: Murphy Library Digital Collections
- SC/ARC is closed for holidays and for Thanksgiving break, and is open by appointment only during Winter Session (January-term) and Summer Session.
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.