Introduction

The Shapiro Science Library provides services and resources to support research, teaching, and scientific inquiry in the fields of Astronomy, Biology, Chemistry, Geological Sciences, Mathematics, Natural Resources and Environment, Physics and Statistics.

Location

The Science Library is located on the 3rd and 4th floors of the Shapiro Library Building, which also houses the Shapiro Undergraduate Library, Askwith Media Library and the Scholarly Publishing Office. The Science Library can be reached via exterior doors on the building's north side or via indoor connectors from the Hatcher Graduate Library and West Hall. Service desks are on the 3rd floor. See our virtual tour for more information about our facilities and services.

Science Library Course Reserves are located at the main Undergraduate Library Service Desk on the 1st floor. Materials are available whenever the library building is open (check here for current hours).

Loan Policies

Science books circulate for 8 weeks for faculty and graduate students and 3 weeks for undergraduates and staff. Books may be renewed as often as you wish, unless they are requested by another borrower. Science journals do not circulate. Course reserve materials (at the Main Undergraduate Library Service Desk on the 1st floor) usually circulate for 2 hours although loan length may vary.

Electronic and Print Resources

The Science Library has a vast array of electronic and print resources, including over 400,000 print volumes. The library subscribes to over 2,000 journals. Both books and journals are shelved by Library of Congress call number. Journals are located on the third floor; books and monograph series (such as Lecture Notes in Mathematics) are on the fourth floor. Many titles are available electronically - check Mirlyn for details.

Science Librarians and Subject Specializations

Science librarians are available to give UM faculty, students and staff in-depth research assistance. Please call our Reference Desk (734-936-2327) or contact the subject librarian whose specialization most closely matches your topic or area of interest.

Museums Library

Offically part of the Science Libraries, the Museums Library is located on the second floor of Ruthven Museums Building. The Museums Library is open Monday - Friday 9 AM - 5 PM. Library hours may be shorter during summer or between semesters; be sure to check the current hours. For more information call (734) 764-0467 or visit the Museums Library website.