University Libraries

The University of Louisville Libraries, a member of the Association of Research Libraries, consists of six libraries which house collections of over two million print items and have access to an abundance of electronic resources. The Libraries' online catalog, Minerva, lists many of the titles owned by U of L and is accessible from any Internet-connected computer. To access Minerva and other electronic indexes and full text databases, go to http://library.louisville.edu

Ekstrom Library

Belknap Campus
Circulation 852-6757
Reference 852-6747
Usual Hours: MTWR 7:30 AM - midnight, F 7:30 AM - 6:00 PM, S 9:00 AM -
6:00 PM, U noon - midnight (for holiday and summer hours, check website)
http://library.louisville.edu/ekstrom/

The facilities and services of Ekstrom Library include research carrels, group study rooms, copiers and printers, multimedia collections and equipment, instructional classes in information literacy, interlibrary loan and course reserves. The Learning Commons, located on the first floor includes the Metropolitan College computer lab, a research computer lab, Reference Services, Media Resources which house the Student Government Association video collection of popular films and laptop computers which may be borrowed for use within the library, the REACH computer lab and a Digital Media Suite for the creation and editing of  images, sound and video.

Special collections in Ekstrom include Rare Books, Photographic Archives, an African American Collection, a Multicultural Children's Literature Collection and a Browsing Collection of popular literature. The Tulip Tree Café and after hours study room located in the new wing provide a popular gathering spot for students. The Anne Braden Institute for Social Justice Research, the Delphi Center for the Enhancement of Teaching and Learning, the Muhammad Ali Institute for Peace and Justice and the McConnell Center are all located on the second floor, the University Writing Center is located on the third floor and the University Archives and Records Center is located on the fourth floor.

Margaret M. Bridwell Art Library

Main Floor, Schneider Hall

852-6741

Hours: MTWR 8:00 AM to 9:00 PM

F 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM, S 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM, U 1:00 PM to 6:00 PM (Summer hours are reduced, please call for more information.)

http://library.louisville.edu/art

The Art Library provides information and reference service in the fine arts, architectural history, photography, pottery, printmaking, fibers, graphic design, interior architecture, glassmaking and art education. The 87,000 item non-circulating collection includes books, journals, videos, DVDs and artists books. Photo-copy and image scanning services are available.

Kornhauser Health Sciences Library

Second Floor, Library & Commons Building
Health Sciences Campus
852-5771, FAX 852-5300
Hours: MTWR 7:30 AM - 11:00 PM
F 7:30 AM - 6:00 PM
S 10:00 AM - 6:00 PM
U 1:00 PM - 9:00 PM
http://library.louisville.edu/kornhauser/

Students are welcome to check out a wireless laptop, bring in their lunch and drinks and settle in to study or do research alone or in a group study room.   Library staff is available in person and online to assist in research.  The library provides a scanning service for its print journals. As the largest health sciences library in the state, and the oldest west of the Alleghenies, Kornhauser holds over 250,000 volumes, including thousands of online journals.  The library also houses rare books, a historical collection and an archive which preserves the history of the health sciences in Kentucky.

Law Library
Law School
852-6392, FAX 852-8906
Hours: MTWR 8:00 AM - 11:00 PM
F 8:00 AM - 6:00 PM S 9:00 AM - 6:00 PM
U 1:00 PM - 11:00 PM
http://www.law.louisville.edu/library/

The Law Library contains over 260,000 volumes and microform volume equivalents of reference and research materials. Special collections include the papers of U.S. Supreme Court Justices Brandeis and Harlan. Photocopying facilities are available.

Dwight Anderson Memorial Music Library
Music School
852-5659, FAX 852-7701
Hours: MTWR 8:00 AM - 9:00 PM
F 8:00 AM - 6:00 PM S Noon-5:00 PM U 2:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Summer Hours: MTWRF 8:00 AM -5:00 PM
http://library.louisville.edu/music/

The collection, comprising more than 108,000 volumes, includes records, CDs, scores, books, and microfilm. Special collections include the Jean Thomas Collection, the Isidore Philipp Archive, an early American sheet music collection, and the Ricasoli Collection of music manuscripts. The library also serves as a repository for materials related to the Grawemeyer Award for Music Composition.

University Archives and Records Center (UARC)

4^th Floor, Ekstrom Library

Hours: M-F 8:00 AM- 4:30 PM, S Closed, U Closed

http://library.louisville.edu/uarc/

UARC has more than 11,000 linear feet of University records, personal papers, and records of other organizations. UARC also holds a collection of over 1,300 oral history interviews, as well as microfilms of collections and newspapers held elsewhere. In addition, the Archives has a substantial vertical files collection which contains clippings, pamphlets and newsletters documenting various individuals, organizations, events and other subjects relevant to the University and the community. UARC also has a significant collection of reference materials that complement our primary source holdings.