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.
Monday - Friday 9:00am-5:00pm
Closed Saturday and Sunday
