Odegaard Undergraduate Library
Open Today | 9am-5pm
Location Information
Entrance:
Main floor entry has door paddles. Internal elevators to additional floors of the library.
Odegaard is accessible from Red Square, but the best alternate route is through the Central Parking Garage. Enter the garage via the pedestrian pathways from 15th Ave or Grant Lane, and then take the elevator to Kane Hall up from the garage. Signs in the garage indicate the exit to Kane Hall (via the elevator).*
Accessible Bathroom:
Accessible bathroom on 1st floor.
Barriers:
Study rooms on 2nd and 3rd floors have door knobs. Study rooms on first floor have lever handles.
Assistive Technology:
Available on Student Computers (require UW NetID) and Guest Research Workstations. KIC Scanner with height adjustable table. One adjustable height table for UWNetID computer. Wheelchair charging station.
*Elevator from Central Parking Garage to Odegaard is temporarily out of order.
Open today: 9am-5pm
About Odegaard Undergraduate Library
Odegaard Undergraduate Library is a lively and dynamic learning environment that serves as the center for undergraduate instruction, learning and technology.
*A current, valid Husky Card is required for entry to Odegaard Library.
Access
All UW community members with a valid UW NetID can access Odegaard Undergraduate Library spaces.
Cascadia Community College
Cascadia Community College students, staff, and faculty are welcome in the building by presenting a current Cascadia Card as campus partners of UW Bothell.
UW Alumni
UW Alumni with current UWAA memberships are welcome in the building by presenting their UWAA membership card along with a photo ID and active UW libraries account. If you do not have a card that can unlock the doors and you are unable to enter the building, please call 206-543-2990.
Non-UW Community Members
If you have UW-related business in Odegaard Undergraduate Library but are not a UW community member, please email [email protected] to discuss our exception policy.
Services, Spaces, and Equipment
Odegaard Writing and Research Center
Make appointments for writing and research help.
Learning Commons
Learn about available learning technologies and tech help in Odegaard.
Sound Studio
Reserve a media lab with recording and editing audio equipment.
Textbooks and Course Reserves
Find assigned textbooks and other course materials for check out.
Equipment Available for Check-Out
Check out chargers, adapters and more at the Information Desk.
Room 220
Reserve a multipurpose event space for UW meetings, workshops, and receptions.
Check out our new Wellness Kits
Collections
Life Skills
Nonfiction books to develop skills for college and beyond.
Good Reads
Popular fiction and topical nonfiction books.
Study Abroad
Travel guides and language learning materials.
Game Collection
Tabletop, board, and roleplaying games.
ESL Resources
Recommended resources for English Language Program students and teachers.
Graphic Novels
Graphic novels, comics and manga.
Recommended Reads for Equity
UW community recommended books about equity, diversity and inclusion.
Odegaard Library Policies
Tabling and Pop-up Event Requests
Policies and processes for requesting a tabling, pop-up, or donation drive event at Odegaard Library.
Exhibits in Odegaard Library
Policies and processes related to exhibits in Odegaard Library, including photos and descriptions of exhibit spaces.
Bulletin Boards in Odegaard Library
Bulletin board, flyer posting, and digital signage policies for Odegaard Library.
Libraries Photography Policy
Policies related to photography in the UW Libraries.
Social Media
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