Libraries

Walter C. Langsam Library

Langsam Library ishot from different views n the summer.

                                                         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 Spring Semester 2025 Hours

Sunday, January 12 through May 1, 2025

Users entering after The Desk closes must be affiliated with UC and present their Bearcat Card/photo ID.

Langsam Library Spring Semester Hours
Day Desk Building
Sunday 12 pm - 8 pm 12 pm - 12 am
Monday 8 am - 8 pm 7:45 am - 12 am
Tuesday 8 am - 8 pm 7:45 am - 12 am
Wednesday  8 am - 8 pm 7:45 am - 12 am
Thursday 8 am - 8 pm 7:45 am - 12 am
Friday 8 am - 5 pm 7:45 am - 10 pm
Saturday 12 pm - 5pm  12 pm - 10pm
     

Exceptions

  • Spring Break (no classes): 
    • Saturday, March 15 and Sunday, March 16 - CLOSED
    • Monday, March 17 through Friday, March 21 - 8 a.m. - 5 p.m.
    • Saturday, March 22 - CLOSED 
    • Sunday, March 23 - normal hours as listed above.    

Users seeking assistance during our desk hours should call (513)556-1424. Users can also seek assistance via our Chat service Monday through Friday.

 

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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

Tech & MakerLab Playground at CECH Library

Join us Wednesday, April 2 from 3-5pm in the CECH Library for our 2nd annual Tech & MakerLab Playground. This open-house style event will offer a variety of hands-on exploration opportunities with our MakerLab and STEAM Kits. Check out projects … Continue reading →

Come Get Some Ink on Your Hands at a Cheap Copies! Workshop

Before social media, even before xerox-copied zines and flyers, marginalized communities used simple copying techniques- hectography (gelatin printing) mimeography (stencil printing) and spirit duplication (alcohol transfers, also known as “ditto”)- to make their voices heard. From political activists struggling for … Continue reading →

Come Get Some Ink on Your Hands at a Cheap Copies! Workshop

Before social media, even before xerox-copied zines and flyers, marginalized communities used simple copying techniques- hectography (gelatin printing) mimeography (stencil printing) and spirit duplication (alcohol transfers, also known as “ditto”)- to make their voices heard. From political activists struggling for … Continue reading →

Check out library Spring Break reduced hours, March 15-23

Most University of Cincinnati Libraries locations have reduced hours for Spring Break, March 15-23. Check the library website for a list of hours by location. Have a safe and rejuvenating Spring Break, Bearcats!

Contact and Address

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