Spring Quarter Update - Engineering Library

Engineering Library Hours
March 27 - June 9, 2023
Monday - Thursday  9:00am - 6:00pm
Friday  9:00am - 5:00pm
Saturday and Sunday CLOSED

Memorial Day, May 29: Closed

Reference and Research Help
Monday - Friday  1:00pm - 5:00pm
Closed May 29

Masks recommended but not required

For more information about library hours, policies, services, and operational status, please consult the UW Libraries Operations Updates.

Engineering Library Information / Reference and Research Help

• Bookmark the Engineering Library website for information, research guides, online resources and materials, and databases. Learn about our group study rooms, computer lab, and more.
  
  
• 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.
  
  
• In-person, drop-in reference and research help is available at the Engineering Library, Monday-Friday, 1:00pm-5:00pm.

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

• Visit our Patent and Trademark Information page with links to U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) information and our patent and trademark search guides.
   
• Contact us via email at englib@uw.edu or use a question form to receive a response via email. Patent and trademark research assistance is available Monday-Friday, 1:00pm-5:00pm.  Please email before planning a visit or for more information.
  
  
• Online training, webinars, information sessions, and virtual events are also available from the USPTO.
  
  
• Seattle Public Library-Business and Nonprofit: services, classes, and workshops.

UW Libraries Faculty Guide - updated for 2023.

Course Reserves  - updates about changes for the 2022/2023 academic year.

UW Libraries Student Guide - an introduction to UW Libraries with answers to many common student questions.

Winter Quarter Update - Engineering Library

Engineering Library Hours
January 3 - March 17, 2023
Monday - Friday  9:00am - 5:00pm
Saturday and Sunday CLOSED

Martin Luther King, Jr. Day, January 16: Closed
Presidents' Day, February 20: Closed

Reference and Research Help
Monday - Friday  1:00pm - 5:00pm
Closed January 16 and February 20

Masks recommended but not required

For more information about library hours, policies, services, and operational status, please consult the UW Libraries Operations Updates.

Engineering Library Information / Reference and Research Help

• Bookmark the Engineering Library website for information, research guides, online resources and materials, and databases. Learn about our group study rooms, computer lab, and more.
  
  
• 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.
  
  
• In-person, drop-in reference and research help is available at the Engineering Library, Monday-Friday, 1:00pm-5:00pm.

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

• Visit our Patent and Trademark Information page with links to U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) information and our patent and trademark search guides.
   
• Contact us via email at englib@uw.edu or use a question form to receive a response via email. Patent and trademark research assistance is available Monday-Friday, 1:00pm-5:00pm.  Please email before planning a visit or for more information.
  
  
• Online training, webinars, information sessions, and virtual events are also available from the USPTO.
  
  
• Seattle Public Library-Business and Nonprofit: services, classes, and workshops.

UW Libraries Faculty Guide - updated for Winter 2023.

Course Reserves  - updates about changes for the 2022/2023 academic year.

UW Libraries Student Guide - an introduction to UW Libraries with answers to many common student questions.

Autumn Quarter Update - Engineering Library

Autumn Quarter begins on Wednesday, September 28.

Engineering Library Hours
September 28 - December 16, 2022
Monday - Friday  10:00am - 6:00pm
Saturday and Sunday CLOSED

Veterans’ Day, November 11: Closed
Day before Thanksgiving: 10:00am-5:00pm
Thanksgiving Holiday, November 24-25: Closed

Reference and Research Help
Monday - Friday  1:00pm - 5:00pm
Closed November 11, November 24-25

Masks recommended but not required

For more information about library hours, policies, services, and operational status, please consult the UW Libraries Operations Updates.

Engineering Library Information / Reference and Research Help

• Bookmark the Engineering Library website for information, research guides, online resources and materials, and databases. Learn about our group study rooms, computer lab, and more.
  
  
• 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.
  
  
• In-person, drop-in reference and research help is available at the Engineering Library, Monday-Friday, 1:00pm-5:00pm.

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

• Visit our Patent and Trademark Information page with links to U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) information and our patent and trademark search guides.
   
• Contact us via email at englib@uw.edu or use a question form to receive a response via email. Patent and trademark research assistance is available Monday-Friday, 1:00pm-5:00pm.  Please email before planning a visit or for more information.
  
  
• Online training, webinars, information sessions, and virtual events are also available from the USPTO.
  
  
• Seattle Public Library-Business and Nonprofit: services, classes, and workshops.

UW Libraries Faculty Guide - updated for Autumn 2022.

Course Reserves  - updates about changes for Autumn 2022.

UW Libraries Student Guide - an introduction to UW Libraries with answers to many common student questions (updated for Autumn 2022).

Summer Quarter Update - Engineering Library

Summer Quarter begins on Tuesday, June 21.

Interim Hours
June 11-20, 2022
Monday - Friday  9:00am-5:00pm
Saturday and Sunday CLOSED
Closed: June 13 (system upgrade) and June 20 (Juneteenth Holiday)

Engineering Library Summer Quarter Hours
June 21 - August 19, 2022
Monday - Friday  9:00am-5:00pm
Saturday and Sunday CLOSED
Closed July 4 (holiday)

Masks recommended but not required

For more information about library hours, policies, services, and operational status, please consult the UW Libraries Operations Updates.

Engineering Library Information / Reference and Research Help

• Bookmark the Engineering Library website for information, research guides, online resources and materials, and databases. Learn about our group study rooms, computer lab, and more.
  
  
• 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.
  
  
• Reference and research help is available at the Engineering Library, Monday-Friday, 1:00pm-5:00pm.

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

• Visit our Patent and Trademark Information page with links to U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) information and our patent and trademark search guides.
   
• Contact us via email at englib@uw.edu or use a question form to receive a response via email. Patent and trademark research assistance is available Monday-Friday, 1:00pm-5:00pm.  Please email before planning a visit or for more information.
  
  
• Online training, webinars, information sessions, and virtual events are also available from the USPTO.
  
  
• Seattle Public Library-Business and Nonprofit: services, classes, and workshops.

Faculty Guidance 2022

UW Libraries Student FAQ - quick answers to common student questions about the Libraries, access to resources and current guidance on operations (hours, safety protocols, etc.).

UW Libraries Search Will Be Offline / Engineering Library Closed on June 13, 2022

UW Libraries Search will be offline from 12:00am PST to 11:59pm PST on Monday, June 13, 2022 due to a vendor upgrade.  There will be impacts to some of your saved data in UW Libraries Search.

The Engineering Library and all UW Library locations on all campuses (with the exception of Health Sciences) will be closed on Monday, June 13 to accommodate the system-wide upgrade to the catalog/search software: Learn more. 

This June 13th software update may impact your saved searches or permalinks in your course materials (Canvas, Syllabus, citations, and other research materials) linking to the catalog.  Be prepared, safeguard your links, get instructions and take action before June 13: Learn more.

UW Libraries Search System Upgrade June 2022: System Transition

Spring Quarter Update - Engineering Library

Spring Quarter begins on Monday, March 28.

Engineering Library Spring Quarter Hours
March 28 - June 10, 2022
Monday - Friday  9:00am-5:00pm
Saturday and Sunday CLOSED
Closed Holidays - May 30

Masks recommended but not required

For more information about library hours, policies, services, and operational status, please consult the UW Libraries Operations Updates.

Engineering Library Information / Reference and Research Help

• Bookmark the Engineering Library website for information, research guides, online resources and materials, and databases. Learn about our group study rooms, computer lab, and more.
  
  
• 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.
  
  
• Reference and research help is available at the Engineering Library, Monday-Friday, 1:00pm-5:00pm.  Drop into our Zoom office hours: 11:00am-1:00pm, Mon-Fri.

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

• Visit our Patent and Trademark Information page with links to U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) information and our patent and trademark search guides.
   
• Contact us via email at englib@uw.edu or use a question form to receive a response via email. Patent and trademark research assistance is available Monday-Friday, 1:00pm-5:00pm.  Please email before planning a visit or for more information.
  
  
• Online training, webinars, information sessions, and virtual events are also available from the USPTO.

Faculty Guidance 2022 - updated for Spring Quarter

Student FAQ - quick answers to common student questions about the Libraries, access to resources and current guidance on operations (hours, safety protocols, etc.) - updated for Spring Quarter

 

Winter Quarter Update - Engineering Library

Winter Quarter begins on Monday, January 3. 

Engineering Library Winter Quarter Hours
January 3 - March 18, 2022
Monday - Friday  9:00am-5:00pm
Saturday and Sunday CLOSED
Closed Holidays - January 17 and February 21

Masks required, no eating allowed.

For more information about library hours, policies, services, and operational status, please consult the UW Libraries Operations Updates.

Engineering Library Information / Reference and Research Help

• Bookmark the Engineering Library website for information, research guides, online resources and materials, and databases. Learn about our group study rooms, computer lab, and more.
  
  
• 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.
  
  
• Reference and research help is available at the Engineering Library, Monday-Friday, 1:00pm-5:00pm.  Drop into our Zoom office hours: 11:00am-1:00pm, Mon-Fri.

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

• Visit our Patent and Trademark Information page with links to U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) information and our patent and trademark search guides.
   
• Contact us via email at englib@uw.edu or use a question form to receive a response via email. Patent and trademark research assistance is available Monday-Friday, 1:00pm-5:00pm.  Please email before planning a visit or for more information.
  
  
• Online training, webinars, information sessions, and virtual events are also available from the USPTO.

Faculty Guidance 2022 - Updated for Winter Quarter.

Student FAQ - quick answers to common student questions about the Libraries, access to resources and current guidance on operations (hours, safety protocols, etc.).

Winter/Interim Break Closure: Dec 18 - Jan 2

All UW Libraries buildings, including the Engineering Library, will be closed during the winter break period of Saturday, December 18, 2021 - Sunday, January 2, 2022.

Libraries users will continue to have 24/7 access to many online resources, including our Ask Us Service, our research databases, e-books, and other specialized online collections.

After the Libraries re-opens buildings in January, print books and other requested libraries materials will be processed and made available.
For more information, consult the UW Libraries Operations Updates.

Engineering Library Information / Reference and Research Help

• Bookmark 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.
• In-person reference and research help will not be available.

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

• Visit our Patent and Trademark Information page with links to U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) information and our patent and trademark search guides. 
• Contact us via email at englib@uw.edu or use a question form to receive a response via email. 
• In-person assistance will not be available.
• Online training, webinars, information sessions, and virtual events are also available from the USPTO.

Winter Quarter hours for the Engineering Library begin Monday, January 3, 2022:
Monday - Friday  9:00am-5:00pm
Closed Saturday and Sunday

Autumn Quarter Update - Engineering Library Opens September 29

The Engineering Library will re-open on Wednesday, September 29. Remote resources and services continue to be available. Engineering Library hours: Monday-Friday, 9:00am-5:00pm. (See the Libraries hours page for other UW Seattle, UW Bothell, and UW Tacoma libraries.)

Masks required, no eating allowed.

Know Before You Go - New policies and service changes, including masking and food policy. See UW Libraries Operations Updates (formerly known as UW Libraries COVID-19 Updates) for more information.

Engineering Library Information / Reference and Research Help:

• Bookmark the Engineering Library website for information, research guides, online resources and materials, and databases. Learn about our group study rooms, computer lab, and more.
  
• 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. Reference and research help is available at the Engineering Library, Monday-Friday, 1:00pm-5:00pm.  Drop into our Zoom office hours: 11:00am-1:00pm, Mon-Fri.
  

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

• Visit our Patent and Trademark Information page with links to U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) information and our patent and trademark search guides. 
• Contact us via email at englib@uw.edu or use a question form to receive a response via email. Patent and trademark research assistance is available Monday-Friday, 1:00pm-5:00pm.  Please email before planning a visit or for more information.
  
• Online training, webinars, information sessions, and virtual events are also available from the USPTO.
  

Faculty Guidance 2021/2022 - Updated for Autumn Quarter.

Student FAQ for 2021/2022 - Updated for Autumn Quarter. Provides answers to common student questions about the Libraries, access to resources and specific guidance on COVID-19 and operational changes that may impact students.

UW Libraries Operations Updates - Information concerning UW Libraries' services, current status of Libraries operations, and response to COVID-19.

September 2021 Update - Engineering Library Currently CLOSED (Summer/Autumn Break)

The Engineering Library is currently CLOSED, but will reopen on Wednesday, September 29, 2021. Remote resources and services continue to be available. See UW Libraries COVID-19 Updates.

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 are available to help students and faculty online.

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

• Visit our Patent and Trademark Information page with links to U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) information and our patent and trademark search guides. 
• Contact us via email at englib@uw.edu or use a question form to receive a response via email.
• Online training, webinars, information sessions, and virtual events are also available from the USPTO.
  

Engineering Library / UW Libraries Collections - Circulation Changes:

• No Contact Pick-Up Service ends Friday, September 17. Anyone with a Husky Card or UW borrowers card can request and pick up items at each campus. Pick-up service for UW Seattle will resume inside Suzzallo Library on Wednesday, September 22.
• Returning items, Renewing Books Online, Fines:  See the UW Libraries COVID-19 Updates page.
• Interlibrary Loan & Scanning Services is filling requests for physical materials, in addition to articles and book chapters. Summit borrowing is available.
  
• 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. (HathiTrust Emergency Temporary Access Service (ETAS) will end on September 20.)
  
  

Faculty Guidance 2021/2022 - Updated for Autumn Quarter.

Student FAQ for 2021/2022 - Updated for Autumn Quarter. Provides answers to common student questions about the Libraries, access to resources and specific guidance on COVID-19 and operational changes that may impact students.

UW Libraries COVID-19 Updates - Information concerning UW Libraries' 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.