The Ames Library
Library Hours
Fall Semester Hours
- Mondays - Thursdays, 7:45 a.m. - 12 midnight
- Fridays, 7:45 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.
- Saturdays, 10 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
- Sundays, 12 noon - 8:00 p.m.
You can also with a librarian for research help.
Interim/Winter Break Hours
- Friday, December 12: 7:45 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
- Saturday, December 13 - Sunday, December 14: closed
- Monday, December 15 - Friday, December 19: 8:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
- Saturday, December 20, 2025 - Sunday, January 4, 2026: closed
- Monday, January 5, 2026 - Tuesday, January 6, 2026: 8:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
- Spring Semester hours begin Wednesday, January 7: 7:45 a.m. - 12 midnight
Tate Archives & Special Collections (4th Floor)
- Monday - Friday, 9:00 a.m. - 12 noon, 1:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Please contact the University Archives by email or call 309-556-1535 for assistance. You may explore our digital collections at any time.
Writing Center Hours
- Sundays, 12 noon - 3 p.m.
- Mondays, 10:00 a.m. - 8:00 p.m.
- Tuesdays, 10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
- Wednesdays, 10:00 a.m. - 8:00 p.m.
- Thursdays, 10:00 a.m. - 8:00 p.m.
You can also with a Writing Center Tutor.
ITS Help Desk (Lower Level)
- Mondays - Thursdays, 8:00 a.m. - 8:00 p.m.
- Fridays, 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
- Saturdays & Sundays, 12 noon - 4:00 p.m.
ITS can also be reached by submitting a ticket , via email, or by calling 3900.