Libraries

Walter C. Langsam Library

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                                                         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

Langsam Hours
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 your 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

A photograph of the Esports Zone at Langsam Library banner with the gaming computers visible in the background

Esports Zone @ Langsam

Gaming computers are now available on the 4th floor of the Walter C. Langsam Library!

the Esports Zone @ Langsam includes five computers with pre-installed, free-to-play video games. Each desktop is equipped with an NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 Ti, an Intel® Core™ Ultra 9 Processor 285K and 32GB of DDR5 RAM

The computers are available on a first-come, first-served basis. Log in with UC credentials to access the full game collection.

Open Computer Lab

Langsam has an open floorplan computer lab with dozens of computers and monitor stations for you to plug in your own laptop. 

The spaces are available on a first-come, first-served basis, and are located on the 4th floor of the Walter C. Langsam Library

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.

DTS Tech HelpDesk

Digital Technology Solutions (DTS) offers a technology helpdesk located on the 4th floor of Langsam across from the circulation desk. Hours for the technology helpdesk may vary.


Langsam Library News

Announcing the Esports Zone @ Langsam

Available now on the 4th floor of the Walter C. Langsam Library, the Esports Zone @ Langsam includes five computer stations with pre-installed, free-to-play video games. Stations are available on a first-come, first-served basis. Log in with UC credentials to … Continue reading


Contact and Address

Walter C. Langsam Library
2911 Woodside Drive
Cincinnati, OH 45221
(513) 556-1424