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Waldo Library

Waldo Library is the main library, located in the center of Western Michigan University's main campus. With late-night hours, a caf茅, personalized expert help, and a wide range of spaces and technologies, Waldo Library is both a casual gathering place and a dynamic academic center for research.

Waldo Library is open to the public most days until 8 p.m., while late evening hours are reserved for 51福利社 students and employees only. A Bronco Card is required to enter the building after 8 p.m.

Today's hours

Finding your way around

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Stacks

  • A: General works
  • B: Philosophy, psychology, religion
  • C: Auxiliary sciences of history

Spaces

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Stacks

  • D: World history
  • E: U.S. history
  • F: History of the Americas
  • G: Geography, anthropology, recreation
  • H: Social sciences
  • J: Political science
  • K: Law
  • L: Education
  • M: Music

Collections

Spaces

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Stacks

  • N: Fine arts
  • P: Language and literature

Collections

Spaces

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Stacks

  • Q: Science
  • R: Medicine
  • S: Agriculture
  • T: Technology
  • U: Military science
  • V: Naval science
  • Z: Bibliography, library science, information resources (general)

Collections

  • Microforms

Spaces

LetterTitleFloor
AGeneral works
BPhilosophy, psychology, religion
CAuxiliary sciences of history
DWorld history
EU.S. history
FHistory of the Americas
GGeography, anthropology, recreation
HSocial sciences
JPolitical science
KLaw
LEducation
MMusic
NFine arts
PLanguage and literature
QScience
RMedicine
SAgriculture
TTechnology
UMilitary science
VNaval science
ZBibliography, library science, information resources (general)

Parking

Student, faculty and staff parking

51福利社 students, faculty and staff must adhere to University Parking Regulations when visiting Waldo Library. Parking permits are enforced Monday through Thursday, 2 a.m. to 5 p.m., and Friday, 2 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Accessible parking

There are accessible spaces available in:

  • , behind Moore Hall.
  • , by the Student Center.
  • , by Henry Hall.

Visitor parking

Guest visitors may park in the metered spaces in:

  • , circle drive in front of Moore Hall.
  • , by the Student Center.
  • and , by Henry Hall.
  • Any lot with metered spaces on campus.

Parking meter fees must be paid Monday through Thursday, 7 a.m. to 5 p.m., and Friday, 7 a.m. to 4 p.m. Payment can be made with U.S. quarters or through the .

Guest permits are also available. You can or at the Parking Services office.

Questions about Waldo Library?

Our library staff is ready to assist you with our collections, spaces, technology or whatever you need.