The Ames Library
Library Hours
Spring 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.
Spring Break Hours
- Friday, March 13, 7:45 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
- Saturday & Sunday, March 14-15, closed
- Monday, March 16, 8:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
- Tuesday, March 17, closed for planned electrical outage
- Wednesday, March 18, closed for planned electrical outage
- Thursday, March 19, 8:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
- Please note: Tate Archives & Special Collections will be closed Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday of Spring Break.
- Friday, March 20, 8:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
- Saturday, March 21, closed
- Sunday, March 22, 4:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
Why have the regular semester library hours changed? Read the "" in The Argus to learn more.
Tate Archives & Special Collections (4th Floor)
- Tate Archives & Special Collections will be closed Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday of spring break.
- 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 - 5:00 p.m.
- Mondays, 10:00 a.m. - 8:00 p.m.
- Tuesdays, 10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
- Wednesdays, 9:00 a.m. - 8:00 p.m.
- Thursdays, 10:00 a.m. - 8:00 p.m.
- Fridays, 2:00 p.m. - 6 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.