Hours by Location

• The Archives and Rare Books Library is open Monday through Friday from 9:00am-5:00pm for general visitors. 
  
• Research visits are by appointment only and should be scheduled prior to visiting in order to accomodate research requests. For assistance in booking an appointment and more information, please contact the library at archives@ucmail.uc.edu or (513) 556-1959.
• The Archives and Rare Books Library is located on the 8^th floor of Blegen Library on the University of Cincinnati’s uptown west campus. Access is via an elevator directly behind the Classics Department office. 

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• Spring 2026 Exam Week Hours (April 27 - May 1)
  •    Mon–Thurs         9am–8pm
  •    Fri                        10am–4pm            

• Summer Hours (May 1 - August 23, 2026)
  •    Mon–Fri              10am–4pm
  •    Sat–Sun               CLOSED

• Exceptions:
  •    Monday, May 25 - CLOSED - Memorial Day
  •    Friday, June 19 - CLOSED - Juneteenth
  •    Friday, July 3 - CLOSED - Independence Day                 

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Spring Semester Hours - January 12 through May 2

• Monday - Thursday: 8:30am - 8:00pm
• Friday: 8:30am - 5:00pm
• Saturday: CLOSED
• Sunday: 1:00pm - 5:00pm

Special Hours and Exceptions

Dr. Martin Luther King. Jr. Day:

• Sunday 1/18 & Monday 1/19: CLOSED

Spring Break:

• Saturday 3/14 & Sunday 3/15: CLOSED
• Monday 3/16 - Friday 3/20: 9:00am - 5:00pm
• Saturday 3/21 & Sunday 3/22: CLOSED

Summer hours beginning Monday, May 4, 2026:

• Monday - Thursday: 9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
• Friday: Closed
• Saturday - Sunday: Closed

Exceptions:

• Monday, May 25, 2025 - closed in observance of Memorial Day

Summer Intersession 2026 (May 1 - May 10)

Regular Hours

• Monday - Friday: 9:00am - 5:00pm
• Saturday: Closed
• Sunday: Closed

• Spring Semester Hours, Jan. 12 – May 1, 2026
  • Monday – Thursday: 8am – 8pm
  • Friday: 8am – 5pm
  • Saturday & Sunday: 1pm – 5pm
  • Exceptions:
    • Martin Luther King Jr. Day, Monday Jan. 19: Closed
    • Spring Break, Mar. 14 – 22
      • Monday – Friday: 10am – 4pm
      • Saturday & Sunday: Closed
    • Last Day of Class
      • Thursday, Apr. 30: 8am – 5pm
• Summer Break Hours, May 2 – 10, 2026
  • Monday – Friday: Open by Appointment Only
    • Email daaplib@uc.edu to make an appointment
  • Saturday & Sunday: Closed
• Summer Semester Hours, May 11 – Aug. 23, 2026
  • Monday – Friday: 9am – 4pm
  • Saturday & Sunday: Closed
  • Exceptions:
    • Memorial Day, Monday May 25: Closed
    • Juneteenth, Thursday June 19: Closed
    • Independence Day, Friday July 3: Closed

Spring hours (through May 21)

• Monday-Thursday: 7:45am-10pm
• Friday: 7:45am-6pm
• Saturday: CLOSED
• Sunday: 12pm-8pm

Exceptions

• Memorial Day Holiday (no classes): Closed Monday, May 25, 2026
• Juneteenth Holiday (no classes): Closed Friday, June 19, 2026
• Independence Day Holiday (no classes): Friday, July 3, 2026

Spring Semester Hours - January 12 through May 2

• Monday - Thursday: 8:30am - 8:00pm
• Friday: 8:30am - 5:00pm
• Saturday: CLOSED
• Sunday: 1:00pm - 5:00pm

Special Hours and Exceptions

Dr. Martin Luther King. Jr. Day:

• Sunday 1/18 & Monday 1/19: CLOSED

Spring Break:

• Saturday 3/14 & Sunday 3/15: CLOSED
• Monday 3/16 - Friday 3/20: 9:00am - 5:00pm
• Saturday 3/21 & Sunday 3/22: CLOSED

The library is also open by appointment. During appointments or drop-in hours, visitors may use the door bell outside the library to request service.

Law Library & Circulation Desk Hours:

Spring Semester (Jan. 19, 2026 - May 17, 2026)

• General Hours:
  • Monday - Friday: 8:00am - 6:00pm for law students, faculty & staff
  • Monday - Friday: 8:00am - 5:00pm for non-law patrons (doors to the building lock at 5:00pm)
  • Closed Saturdays & Sundays
• Spring Break Hours (March 16 - 20)
  • Monday - Friday: 9:00am - 5:00pm