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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.
Note: Users entering after The Desk closes must be affiliated with UC and present their Bearcat Card/photo ID.
Langsam Library Hours Fall Semester 2025
| 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 - 5 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
- Waterline Maintenence: Closed Friday, October 10
- 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.
Langsam Study Rooms Reservable on 25Live
Large and small group study rooms can be booked via 25Live. Learn more here.
NOTE: You must be signed in with you UC credentials to reserve from the list of study rooms.
Common Areas at Langsam
Langsam Living Room
On the 4th floor, Langsam Living Room provides a variety of seating and study spaces.
Quiet Study Spaces
Quiet study spaces with tables and desks are available around the borders of the 5th and 6th floors, no reservation required.
Starbucks @ Langsam
Starbucks @ Langsam provides coffee and more at the 4th floor across from the Reference Desk.
Prayer and Meditation Room
The Prayer and Meditation Room (Langsam Room 451) is a quiet space for prayer and reflection, created in collaboration with Student Government and open to all.
Additional Services, all Located on Langsam 4th Floor
- Access to UC's Wepa printing network and computer workstations provided by IT@UC
- A public access terminal for visitors, located on the 4th floor behind the Security Guard station
- Learn about Langsam's Accessible Technology Space (Langsam Room 408)
- Gender neutral restroom
- Lactation Room
- 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.
Technology Spaces
Sound Booth
Langsam has a reservable, audio-treated Sound Booth for recording audio. The Sound Booth is on the 4th floor, room 413.
The Sound Booth is located behind the pianos and the clear-plastic classroom with the wall of monitors.
Green Screen Room
Langsam also has a Green Screen Room with lights for producing videos. The Green Screen Room is located on the 4th floor of Langsam in Room 414.
Langsam Library News
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Contact and Address
Walter C. Langsam Library
2911 Woodside Drive
Cincinnati, OH 45221
(513) 556-1424
