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Walter C. Langsam Library
ABOUT
The Walter C. Langsam Library, the central library, contains over 1,000,000 volumes in the social sciences and humanities, as well as over 200,000 volumes in government depository collections of state, federal and international documents. Many library services are housed in Langsam Library, including LibraryIT, Library Instruction and general reference services. The Writing Center, the Center for the Enhancement of Teaching and Learning (CET&L) and the Faculty Enrichment Center call Langsam home.
The Desk @ Langsam
Situated to your left as you enter Langsam Library's ground level (the 4th floor,) staff and student assistants at The Desk @ Langsam assist users with finding titles and resources, checking out materials, answering their questions about, well, anything, and learning more about what UC Libraries has to offer the UC community.
A book drop for the return of materials can be found in the outer lobby of Langsam and in the plaza outside of the revolving door.
For additional questions, assistance and more information: E-mail uclibcirc@ucmail.uc.edu or visit the Contact Us web page.
Hours
Find out when Langsam Library is open for study and services. For the Starbucks @ Langsam Library hours, visit here.
Langsam Library Summer Semester 2025 Hours
Monday, May 12 through Saturday, August 9 2025
Users entering after The Desk closes must be affiliated with UC and present their Bearcat Card/photo ID.
| Day | Desk | Building |
| Sunday | 12 pm - 5 pm | 12 pm - 8 pm |
| Monday - Thursday | 8 am - 5 pm | 8 am - 8 pm |
| Friday | 8 am - 5 pm | 8 am - 5 pm |
| Saturday | Closed | Closed |
| Summer Break August 10-23, 2025 | ||
| Day | Desk | Building |
| Sunday | Closed | Closed |
| Monday - Friday | 8 am - 5 pm | 8 am - 5 pm |
| Saturday | Closed | Closed |
| Sunday, August 24 | 12 - 8pm | 12 - 8pm |
| Fall Semester Hours begin Monday, August 25, 2026. | ||
| Day | Desk | Building |
| Sunday | 12 pm - 8 pm | 12 pm - 12 am |
| Monday - Thursday | 8 am - 8 pm | 7:45 am - 12 am |
| Friday | 8 am - 8 pm | 7:45 am - 10 pm |
| Saturday | 12 pm - 5 pm | 12 pm - 10 pm |
Exceptions
- Labor Day Holiday: Langsam Library will close at 8pm on Sunday, August 31, 2025
- Labor Day Holiday (no classes): Closed Monday, September 1, 2025
- Fall Reading Days (no classes): Thursday, October 9 - 7:45am to 8pm
- Fall Reading Days (no classes): Friday, October 10 - 7:45am to 5pm
- Veterans Day Holiday (no classes): Closed Tuesday, November 11, 2025
- Thanksgiving Holiday: Closed Thursday, November 27 through Saturday, November 29
Users seeking assistance during our desk hours should call (513) 556-1424. Users can also seek assistance via our Chat service Monday through Friday.
Langsam Spaces, Study Rooms, and Technology
Langsam Library offers a variety of spaces for learning, studying, creating, working with a small group or taking a break between classes.
- Large and small group study rooms can be booked via 25Live. Learn more here.
- You must be signed in with you UC credentials to see and access the list of rooms.
- To book the table in the outer lobby, select Langsam 499S in 25Live.
- Requests for this space must be approved by the Director of Facilities.
- Only one group is permitted to use 499s in a given time slot.
- Quiet Study spaces along the peripheral of the 5th and 6th floors
- Langsam Living Room, 4th floor - a variety of seating and study spaces
- Starbucks @ Langsam, 4th floor
- Langsam 451 - an inclusive prayer and meditation room courtesy of Student Government
- Video Editing Suite, Sound Isolation Booth and Green Room, 4th floor
- In 25Live, the sound booth is under Langsam 413.
- The video editing is under Langsam 413-01 and 413-02.
- The green screen is under Langsam 414.
- Access to UC's Wepa printing network and computer workstations provided by IT@UC, 4th floor
- A public access terminal for visitors, 4th floor behind the Security Guard station
- Adaptive Technologies, 4th floor
- Gender neutral restroom, 4th floor
- Lactation Room, 4th floor - UC provides designated Lactation Rooms across campus to faculty, staff, students, and visitors in need of a private space to express milk or nurse. The room is locked from the inside and offers electrical outlets for breast pumps and provides a comfortable place to sit. For access, obtain the key from The Desk@Langsam or call Public Safety's Technical Services at (513) 556-4925.
Langsam Library News
The library has a variety of tools and resources to make your research easier! Explore the options below to ensure you are set for the semester. Read by QxMD Mobile app or website that allows you to keep the latest … Continue reading
We are excited to share that Julia Carr-Trebelhorn has joined UC Libraries as the Service Coordinator for the Oesper Collections in the History of Chemistry. Julia earned a PhD in the History of Science, Medicine and Technology in 2023 from the University of … Continue reading
UC Libraries is excited to share that Alex Herbers has joined our staff as the Web & User Experience Specialist. This role will support and advance UCL’s mission by ensuring website and digital resources are discoverable, accessible and aligned with … Continue reading
All University of Cincinnati Libraries locations will be closed Sunday, May 25 and Monday, May 26 in observance of Memorial Day. Regular library hours for all locations will resume Tuesday, May 27. We hope everyone has a safe and happy … Continue reading
We are delighted to announce that Patrick Bois joined the University of Cincinnati Libraries on May 12 in the role of Langsam Library evening and weekend supervisor. Patrick will be working Sundays – Thursdays, providing critical staff coverage for Langsam’s … Continue reading
Contact and Address
Walter C. Langsam Library
2911 Woodside Drive
Cincinnati, OH 45221
(513) 556-1424