Hours
The library building is typically open 116.5 hours per week during the academic year. It is open 24/7 during the final exam period. Library access is restricted to current University of Puget Sound students, staff and faculty after 9 p.m. Hours are reduced during breaks, holidays, and summer sessions. Call 253.879.3675 for a recorded message that is updated regularly.
Spring Term - Reading Period & Final Exams
| May 9-10 |
Thur - Fri |
7:30 a.m. - 2 a.m. |
| May 11 |
Sat |
9 a.m. - 2 a.m. |
| May 12-16 |
Sun - Thur |
9 a.m. - Open 24 Hrs. |
| May 17 |
Fri |
Closing 6 p.m. |
| May 18 |
Sat |
9 a.m. - 2 p.m. |
| May 19 (Commencement) |
Sun |
9 a.m. - 2 p.m. |
| May 24 (Staff Recognition Lunch) |
Fri |
Close 11 a.m. |
Summer Hours 2013
| May 20 - Aug 9 |
Mon and Thur |
7:30 a.m. - 9 p.m. |
| Tues, Wed, Fri |
7:30 a.m. - 5 p.m. | |
| Sat |
9 a.m. - 5 p.m. | |
| Sun |
Closed |
HOLIDAYS
| May 27 (Memorial Day) |
Mon |
Closed |
| July 4 (Holiday observed) |
Thur |
Closed |
Pre-Fall Term 2013
| Aug 10-11 |
Sat and Sun |
Closed |
| Aug 12-16 |
Mon - Fri |
7:30 a.m. - 5 p.m. |
| Aug 17-18 |
Sat and Sun |
Closed |
| Aug 19-23 |
Mon - Fri |
7:30 a.m. - 5 p.m. |
| Aug 24-25 |
Sat and Sun |
9 a.m. - 5 p.m. |
| Aug 26-30 |
Mon - Fri |
7:30 a.m. - 5 p.m. |
| Aug 31-Sept 1 |
Sat and Sun |
9 a.m. - 5 p.m. |
HOLIDAYS
| Sept 2 (Labor Day) |
Mon |
9 a.m. - 5 p.m. |
Reference Hours
E-mail your reference question.
A reference librarian is typically available 40 hours a week during the academic year (exclusive of university break periods and holidays) at these times:
Spring Semester Schedule
| Mon-Thurs | 10 a.m. - 6 p.m. |
| Friday | 10 a.m. - 3 p.m |
Note: You may also make an appointment with your liaison librarian for course assignments as well as in-depth research consultation.
Archives Hours
Semester Schedule
| Wednesday | 1-5 p.m. |
| Friday | 9-11:30 a.m. |
Note: You may also make an appointment with the archivist.
