Finals season is upon us and the University Libraries are here to help you succeed. Whether you have a tough final research paper or need to dial your stress meter down a few notches, we have the resources to support you.
Finals (May 3 - 12): All Locations
7am – 11pm*
* Norlin Commons open until midnight
Wed, May 8:
7am – 10:30pm
Thurs, May 9 & Fri, May 10:
7:45am – 6pm
9am – 5pm
Sat, May 4:
Closed
Sun, May 5:
12pm – 8pm
Mon, May 6 – Wed, May 9:
9am – 8pm
Thurs, May 9:
9am – 5pm
Fri, May 10:
Closed
9am – 5pm
Sat, May 4 & Sun, May 5:
Closed
Mon, May 6 – Thurs, May 9:
9am – 5pm
Fri, May 10:
Closed
9am – 5pm
Sat, May 4 & Sun, May 5:
Closed
Mon, May 6 – Fri, May 10:
9am – 5pm
Sat, May 11 & Sun, May 12:
All locations & services closed
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
Final project help
Ask a Librarian
- Proper citations and citation management
- Finishing touches on your research
- Last minute questions, via the Ask a Librarian desk or IM.
- Finding a specific book or article
- In-depth research consultations, virtually or in person
Writing Center
Get one-on-one writing feedback and advice on projects of any subject and at any stage of the writing process from brainstorming and planning through revision. Schedule an appointment or visit their drop-in hours at Norlin Library in room E-111 from 12 p.m – 5 p.m. Monday through Thursday and 12 p.m – 3 p.m. on Friday.
Research guides
We have course and subject-specific research guides to help you find the right resources for your needs.
Course reserves
Course reserves—both physical and electronic—has textbooks, readings, streaming film and more being taught in courses. Find out if your classes have materials on reserve.
Relax and decompress
Streaming music and films
- Listen to classical music to wind down or focus your mind.
- Stream movies through Swank and Kanopy, or watch theater productions through Digital Theater+.
- Space out with NASA’s new streaming service, NASA+, featuring all things space, climate and more.
Popular reading
- Our Stressless Reading & More Guide has curated resources and tools to assist you in finding relief from stress.
- Take a break from scholarly reading and pick up a popular reading title from the Business Library, Gemmill Library and Norlin Library.
Mindfulness room
Visit the mindfulness room, located in Norlin by the east entrance, room E103A, and take a moment to just breathe.
Nap pods
Refresh and recharge with one of the Libraries nap pods available on the first floor of Norlin Library and basement of Gemmill Engineering, Mathematics & Physics Library.
Finals care kits
Starting on Monday, April 29, visit any campus library and pick up a finals care kit (while supplies last).
Colorado State Parks Pass
Take a break and get outside. Visit one of Colorado’s state parks by checking out a State Parks Pass.