Monday, March 29, 2021

Engineering Library Building CLOSED - Remote Resources and Services for SPRING QUARTER 2021

The Engineering Library building is CLOSED.  

While the Engineering Library building is closed, librarians and staff are working remotely.

Engineering Library Information Resources / Reference and Research Help:
  • Visit the Engineering Library website for information, research guides, online resources and materials, and databases.
  • Reference and research help: use the AskUs button on the Engineering Library or UW Libraries website to contact us via email or chat online with a librarian.
  • Librarians and Libraries staff remain available to help students and faculty access online resources and support online learning and research.

Patent and Trademark Research Assistance / Patent and Trademark Research Center (PTRC):


Engineering Library / UW Libraries Collections - Circulation Changes:
  • No Contact Pick-Up Service is available - request items online and pick-up at the designated library on each campus. 
  • Returning items, Renewing Books Online, Fines:  See the UW Libraries COVID-19 Updates page.
  • Interlibrary Loan continues to fill requests for articles and book chapters. Any requests that cannot be filled with electronic resources will be requested from other libraries - this includes scans, but not physical materials at this time.
  • Access to e-resources: UW Libraries provides a wide range of e-resources including temporary access to over 1 million additional electronic books and resources through our HathiTrust partnership. 

Faculty Guidance 2021 -  guide to available resources to help prepare for remote/hybrid learning and research 

Student FAQ for 2021 - answers to common questions about the Libraries to help students navigate remote learning, available resources, and potential changes to operations due to COVID-19

Individual Study Space @ the Research Commons - available to UW students, faculty, and staff by appointment only 

UW Libraries COVID-19 Updates - information concerning UW Libraries' modified services, current status of Libraries re-opening and operations, and response to COVID-19, including remote access to online resources and services and guidance for users: https://www.lib.washington.edu/coronavirus