The University Libraries welcomes students back to campus after winter break. We've got all your needs covered, from resources and services, study spaces, ways to relax and engage and more.
Hours
Study spaces
Norlin Library
- Study rooms
- Quiet and collaborative study areas
- Sleep pods
- Phone chargers, laptop chargers, headphones, earplugs and other supplies
- Computers
- Printing and scanning
- Walk-up research support
- Laughing Goat Coffeehouse
- Multimedia Equipment Lending Library
Business Library
- Study rooms (Leeds students only)
- Quiet and collaborative study areas
- Phone chargers, laptop chargers, headphones, earplugs and other supplies
- Computers
- Printing
- Walk-up research support
- Violet Peak Cafe
Earth Sciences & Map Library
- Study rooms
- Quiet and collaborative study areas
- Phone chargers, laptop chargers, headphones, earplugs and other supplies
- Computers
- Printing
- Walk-up research support
Engineering, Math & Physics Library
- Study rooms
- Quiet and collaborative study areas
- Sleep pods
- Phone chargers, laptop chargers, headphones, earplugs and other supplies
- Computers
- Printing and scanning
- Walk-up research support
Music Library
- Study rooms
- Quiet and collaborative study areas
- Phone chargers, laptop chargers, headphones, earplugs and other supplies
- Computers
- Printing and scanning
- Walk-up research support
Resources & services
Libraries website
Bookmark me! The Libraries website is your go-to source for finding books, resources, services, news, events and more.
Ask a Librarian
Have a question about using the library? We're here to help in-person or virtually via IM, text or email.
Course Reserves
Get access to print or electronic course materials for your classes.
Course & research guides
Navigating our collections can sometimes be overwhelming. Librarians have curated a list of recommended resources by course and subject to help guide your search.
Hold Pickup
Request physical materials from our library collections and beyond and pick them up at the library location most convenient for you.
Research consultations
Need more in-depth help with how to use the library? Book a virtual consultation with a subject librarian.
Off-campus access
Access Libraries’ databases and online resources from anywhere, even your couch.
Relax & engage
Buffs One Read
Join the Buffs One Read community and read this year’s selection, The Book of Joy: Lasting Happiness in a Changing World. The Libraries are hosting a number of events including book discussions and guided practices as well as a storytelling contest with a $500 dollar prize.
First-year and transfer students can pick up their complimentary copy from the Bookstore Technology Department and the rest of the CU Boulder community can borrow a copy from the Libraries.
Popular reading
Take a break from scholarly reading and pick up a popular reading title from the Business Library, Gemmill Library and Norlin Library.
Streaming movies
Stream popular movies through Swank and Kanopy, or watch theater productions through Digital Theater+.
News subscriptions
Stay informed with the latest news, reports and culture through the Libraries New York Times and Wall Street Journal subscriptions. We also provide access to thousands of other news outlets through our databases.
New York Times Cooking
New York Times Cooking contains thousands of recipes for any diet, skill level or occasion. To sign up, you must have an active CU Boulder New York Times account and use your school email.
Exhibits
Visit the “Your Place” exhibit on the 2nd floor of Norlin Library near the Children’s and Young Adult Collection to learn how you can engage with the academic library. Around the corner is the “White Campus Architecture” exhibit in the Art & Architecture stacks which shares research by Environmental Design students on whiteness and campus design. Journey upstairs to the 3rd floor outside of Room N345 to the "Know Your Nosh: Food, Jewishness & Identity" exhibit and learn about the significance of food for Jewish religious, cultural, national and political identities. Finally, visit the Earth Sciences & Map Library’s “No Boundaries: Women Transforming the World” exhibit to see how two women artists use maps to explore materials, space and form.