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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 |
| Saturday May 3 | Closed | Closed |
| Sunday, May 4 | Closed | Closed |
| Summer Break | May 5 - 9, 2025 | |
| Day | Desk | Building |
| Monday - Friday | 8 am - 5 pm | 8 am - 5 pm |
| Saturday, May 10 | Closed | Closed |
| Sunday, May 11 | Closed | Closed |
| Summer Semester | May 12 - August 9, 2025 | |
| 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 |
Exceptions
- Memorial Day Holiday (no classes): Monday, May 26, 2025
- Juneteenth Holiday (no classes): Thursday, June 19, 2025
- Independence Day Holiday (no classes): Friday, July 4, 2025
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
Last November, the University of Cincinnati Libraries announced the award of an Archives Grant from the National Historical Publications and Records Commission to the Libraries’ Archives and Rare Books Library (ARB). This grant supports the archival processing of records related … Continue reading
As work progresses on the Library Services Platform (LSP) Upgrade, please note important updates and timeline. Because this migration involves several library systems, including the catalog, acquisitions and circulation, a pause in certain services is necessary. The Library LSP upgrade website … Continue reading
Interested in poetry in UC Libraries? Check out the new exhibit on display in the Walter C. Langsam Library’s 6th floor east installed in celebration of National Poetry Month. The display features the poets and events hosted by the Elliston … Continue reading
Join us for the Annual Preservation Lab Open House, Thursday, May 1, 2-4pm, 3rd floor Langsam Library. “More than Conservation” will include tours of the lab, demonstrations of projects and treatments, cookies, bookmarks, and stickers! Want a sneak peek of … Continue reading
The University of Cincinnati Libraries celebrated the International Edible Books Festival on Tuesday, April 1, 2025. This year, we had an impressive 24 entries from students, librarians and staff, along with family, friends and retirees. There are few restrictions in … Continue reading
Contact and Address
Walter C. Langsam Library
2911 Woodside Drive
Cincinnati, OH 45221
(513) 556-1424