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Tours

1. Libraries Tour

   Get to know your UVM Libraries.

   Stops

   1. Howe Library

      Address: 538 Main St

      Description: UVM's main library offers a robust collection of books, ebooks, serials, databases, periodicals, microform, multimedia materials, and other resources including government information and maps, media equipment and reference collections. Howe is a much-loved study space for students boasting a great mix of reservation-only study rooms and more flexible study spaces. Professional librarians and staff are available to help with academic and research support, statistical analysis, geographic data support, recording studio support and much more. 

   2. Howe Circulation Desk

      As the nucleus of Howe, the circulation desk offers assistance with checking out books, interlibrary loan material pick-up, and course-reserve requests. Patrons can also renew books here, borrow a phone charger, reserve a study room, and ask general questions about the library. Email Howe.Circulation@uvm.edu

       

      Check Howe’s hours before dropping by. 

   3. Cyber Café and Print Center

      Study, work, print, get coffee!?

       

      That's right - Howe has a Print Center and café strategically located together on the first floor. The Cyber Café offers specialty drinks and snacks at select hours during the semester.

       

      Adjacent to the Cyber Café, the Print Center has multi-function printers (black and white printer/copier/ scanner and a color/black and white printer/copier/scanner) along with large scanners that fit books or documents. There is a fee for printing, but the scanners are free of charge.

       

      (Heads-up: Howe is not the only library print location.)  

       

      Check Howe’s hours before dropping by. 

   4. H. Lawrence McCrorey Gallery of Multicultural Art

      The H. Lawrence McCrorey Gallery serves as a vibrant tribute to Professor H. Lawrence McCrorey, a pioneering figure in the University of Vermont's history. This gallery is dedicated to showcasing an impressive collection of artwork created by black artists and stands as a proud homage to McCrorey's  contributions to education, justice and the arts.

      Nestled within the academic environment, the gallery not only provides an inspiring backdrop for students as they engage in their studies as well as the occasional  event.

       

      Check Howe’s hours before dropping by. 

   5. Multimedia Resources and Services

      Your creative hub for innovative and emerging technologies at the University of Vermont begins at Multimedia Resources and Services, located on the first floor of the Howe Library. Here, a dynamic fusion of equipment, expertise, and creative energy empowers the UVM community to bring their tech projects to life.

      At our Center for Multimedia Development lab / tech sandbox, you'll find a vibrant atmosphere filled with activity. From engaging 3D print  projects to informative workshops covering topics like data support or audio editing, we collaborate closely with students and faculty to enhance their work with cutting-edge technologies like VR and GIS.

      Our Sound and Vision Studio is strategically located in the basement of Howe to minimize noise interference. This dedicated space is perfect for the UVM community to engage in audio and video recordings, as well as photography sessions.

      The Media Desk, situated in the atrium of Howe, is your first point of assistance for accessing our lab and studio facilities, equipment rentals, and personalized support. Our dedicated staff members are eager to help you navigate your projects and maximize your creative potential.

      Check Howe’s hours before dropping by. 

   6. News Hub

      The News Hub, first floor Howe, contains the library’s periodical collection. The library subscribes to quality local, national, and international newspapers and magazines both online and in print. Keep up to date with the latest news, think about a research topic, or relax and read Rolling Stone. These reliable and entertaining resources are here for you.

      And did you know? All UVM students have access to a free subscription to "The New York Times" with full NYT website content, including images and interactive content (as well as the cooking section!)

   7. Howe Reference Desk

      The Howe Reference Desk provides walk-up help from our expert librarians for any stage of your research process. If the desk is closed, questions can be submitted via email and a librarian will respond the next time desk is open.

      Adjacent to the reference desk, the reference stacks contain subject-specific encyclopedias and other resources. These tools are helpful for gathering background info, topic development, clues to other sources, and basic data. Forget Wikipedia - use these reliable tools instead when formulating your ideas.

      Ask the Libraries!

      Check the reference desk hours before dropping by. 

   8. The Writing Centers

      The UVM Writing Centers, which includes the Undergraduate Writing Center and the Graduate Writing Center, offer free peer-writing support on any project, at any stage, in any genre, and in any discipline.

       

      Trained writing tutors and consultants collaboratively engage writers in conversations and activities to help them move forward with their projects — from brainstorming to final revisions. Both writing centers offer in person and virtual sessions and strive to create a welcoming environment for all writers. 

       

      Find the Writing Centers in Howe Library on the ground floor. Take the main stairway or elevator down one flight.

   9. U.S. Government Information Collection and Howe Library Maps Room

      Enter Howe and head downstairs to find a large collection of materials published by the U.S. government along with the largest collection of maps in the state. 

       

      UVM Libraries is one of more than 1,000 federal depository libraries. Congress designated these libraries to provide public access to information published by the U.S. government. In addition to welcoming the UVM community, we welcome all Vermont community members to explore this collection. Learn more about this collection.

       

      The map room houses hundreds of atlases and about 200,000 sheet maps of all areas of the world.

   10. Dana Health Sciences Library

       Address: 81 Colchester Ave

       Description: The Dana Health Sciences Library provides the resources and expertise to anyone doing research or instruction in the health sciences. Dana’s collection is robust – from health science e-journals to health science databases, e-books and more -- our professionals are available to assist visitors in finding the research support that they need. Like all UVM Libraries, Dana's space and services are open to everyone at UVM and in the Vermont community. Study spaces are both drop-in and by reservation. Dana’s main entrance is located inside the front entrance to the Larner Learning Commons; this door is open to all visitors during library hours. 

   11. Dana Main Desk Area

       Come through the front doors of Dana and find the main desk and public service area with tables, study pods, standing desks and public computers. UVM patrons can also use the library's scanning/printing tools. The specialists in this library focus on the health sciences, but all are welcome to work and learn at Dana.

        

       Check Dana's hours before dropping by. 

   12. Dana Study Room and Book Stacks

       Walk past the main desk deeper into the building and find the Dana study rooms and book stacks. Here you'll find students studying and working quietly as well as group study rooms to borrow and use. The south side of this area doubles as the Dana 24-hour study room accessible by nursing and medical students. 

       Check Dana's hours before dropping by. 

   13. Silver Special Collections Library

       Address: 48 University Pl

       Description:  The Jack and Shirley Silver Special Collections Library is a library within a library. Located in the building named “Billings Library” (UVM’s first library and architectural wonder), the Silver Special Collections Library maintains several special spaces open to UVM and the Vermont community. The Billings building is also home to many UVM academic and administrative groups. Silver’s rich collections include Vermont history and research, UVM records and history and rare books. Visitors can enjoy quiet reading areas and exhibit spaces curated by Silver’s expert staff (in the third-floor apse/semi-circular room of the building as well as upon entry to the second-floor Silver reading room). Silver Special Collections supports the teaching and research of anyone interested in their unique collections. The front door of Silver is actually located at the back side of Billings. All are welcome. 

   14. Special Collections Exhibit Room

       When you enter Silver Special Collections, you'll first pass through the exhibit room (Billings Room 201). Here, rotating exhibits highlight the library's collection and expertise, and often incorporate visiting works.

        

       Check Billing’s hours before dropping by. 

   15. Special Collections Reading Room

       Tucked beyond the exhibit room, the Silver reading room is where you will find the service desk for Silver, a  place to work with our collections and a well-loved quiet study spot on campus. 

        

       Check Billing’s hours before dropping by. 

   16. Billings Library

       Address: 48 University Pl

       Description: Don’t be fooled by the name – Billings is no longer the university’s main library but rather a multipurpose building housing some incredible scholarly services, administrative services, and the university’s special collections. On the National Register of Historic Places, this treasured Romanesque style building was designed by famed 19th Century architect Henry Hobson Richardson and its construction funded by native Vermonter Frederick Billings, who became president of the Northern Pacific Railroad and after whom Billings, Montana is named. Dedicated as the main university library in 1885, demands eventually outgrew the facility and it was renovated to serve as a student center and then as an administrative facility for many years. 
       
       

       Current visitors can stop by Billings for the the Silver Special Collections Library along with its lovely reading and exhibit spaces, the Miller Center for Holocaust Studies, the Center for Research on Vermont, the Humanities Center, and the CatCard Service Center.

   17. Billings North Study Lounge

       Enter the grand front entrance of Billings to find its original fireplace, then look to your left to find the quiet and picturesque study space. Grab a chair and some quiet and feel a part of the legacy of this original UVM library building. If you're interested in any of the books you see cased within, The Wolgang Mieder International Proverb Library, make a trip downstairs to the Silver Special Collections Library to inquire about working with the collection.

        

       Check Billing’s hours before dropping by. 

        

   18. Billings Library Apse

       What's an apse? Stand outside in front of Billings Library and the semicircular projection to the right will give you an idea. Enter Billings, take a right, and you'll be inside of the vaulted apse, home to rotating exhibits managed by Silver Special Collections. Take a quiet moment or  learn something new. One of the regular exhibits in rotation explores the history of Billings as the original library at UVM.

        

       Check Billing’s hours before dropping by.