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Place to Research

The Suzzallo and Allen Libraries are a main research hub for the university.

Explore • Get Research Assistance • Information for Guest Researchers

Image courtesy of Curtis Cronn		EXPLORE THE COLLECTIONS Here, you can explore the libraries’ world-class collections of more than 60 miles of shelves of research and archival materials. Research literature spanning the humanities and natural, physical, and social sciences Materials in the languages from every continent. A rich pool of specialized collections, genres, and formats. Coming to explore the collections...but unsure where to start? General locations for subjects, call numbers, and special formats/collections

Image courtesy of Theresa Mudrock		GET IN-PERSON RESEARCH ASSISTANCE Give your research a boost by tapping into the rich expertise of Suzzallo and Allen Libraries’ professional librarians and staff. For on-the-spot help with your research needs, stop by the Allen Information Desk on Allen North Ground floor, Monday-Friday, 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Are you an undergraduate? Schedule an in-depth research consultation with a subject librarian who specializes in your area of study. Or are you faculty, graduate student, or staff? Explore the variety of research services available to you.

Image courtesy of Curtis Cronn		ARE YOU A GUEST RESEARCHER? Suzzallo and Allen Libraries, like the other libraries within the University of Washington Libraries system, have many services available for visiting researchers unaffiliated with the University of Washington. Ask about complimentary WiFi access at any service desk (photo ID required.) Guest Research Stations (in various locations on Suzzallo 1st and ground floors and the Allen lobby) : Provides access to all the Libraries online resources Does not provide full-internet access Get a Borrower's Card at Library Account Services on the first floor of Suzzallo.