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Winter Closure

Multiple Danforth campus libraries will be closed and inaccessible to patrons from December 21 until January 2. Read on for more details. 

For Students

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The WashU Libraries are a powerful network of academic resources featuring 9 libraries (7 locations on the Danforth Campus, one on West Campus, and one at the Medical School), vast print and electronic collections, and expert librarians whose priority is helping students and faculty find the information they need.

Explore Collections | Library Spaces | Research Help |
Special Collections | Graduate Students | Stay Connected

Join us for a brief tour of the WashU Libraries website, your gateway to key academic resources including catalogs, databases, research support, special collections, and more.

Explore and Utilize Our Collections

WashU Libraries house approximately two million print books, more than 60,000 print journals, over two million e-books, and hundreds of databases, as well as a wide selection of audio-visual materials, manuscripts, and more.

Discover Remote Resources

A wealth of research and academic materials are available remotely. Our e-books and e-journals, databases, and research guides are accessible 24/7. You can use these electronic resources from off-campus by logging into our proxy server.

Utilize Library Spaces and Group Study

Students are welcome to utilize our numerous locations across Danforth, and reserve study spaces for individual or group work as needed.

Receive Expert Help with Your Research

Our subject librarians assist every department at the university and are on call to help you find the information you need, and offer one-on-one research consultations to all members of the university community. We also offer tools and guides for citations.

Enhance Your Data and Organize Your Research

If you need guidance in understanding, managing, sharing, or analyzing data, or visually communicating through graphics or maps, our Data Services team can help. Organize your research or plan a project with assistance from our knowledgeable, experienced staff.

Data Services provides consultations via virtual help desk Monday–Thursday; see the Data Services page for further details.

Access Unique Collections

The Julian Edison Department of Special Collections houses a vast range of rare primary source materials in several diverse collecting areas. Check out the archival projects and digitized collections on our website, or get in touch with our curators for additional details or assistance.

Support for Graduate Students

In addition to everything listed on this page, WashU Libraries offer some additional services and resources tailored to graduate students:

Access the full PDF of the Graduate Student Guide.

Stay Connected

You are welcome to subscribe to Shelf Help, a monthly email newsletter for students with resources and opportunities. All are encouraged to follow us on social media for the latest information about collections, tools, events, spaces, and other news highlights.

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Libraries Student Advisory Group

The Libraries Student Advisory Group (LSAG) is an opportunity for students to have an active voice at the WashU Libraries.

Learn more about the Libraries Student Advisory Group

Services for Faculty

The WashU Libraries offer numerous services to support faculty research and instruction.

Services for Staff

Our array of collections, services, and resources are available to all staff with a WashU ID.

Services for Visitors and Alumni

There are many ways that WashU Libraries provide access and support to visitors and alumni. Learn more about ways visitors can utilize our collections and services.