Buhr Building
Space and services in the Buhr Building are dedicated to the preservation, conservation, and storage of library materials.
Floor plans
Buhr Building
Primarily a closed shelving facility, one of many used by the U-M Library
Materials can be requested for pickup at other campus locations
Faculty, graduate students, and staff can request materials for delivery to their campus departments
The Buhr Reading Room is permanently closed
Getting here
Find transit and parking information.
Learn about navigating the Buhr Building including entrances, physical accessibility information, and restrooms.
Buhr entrances
When visiting Buhr, note the building has 3 different entrances and addresses.
- The main entrance for accessing Buhr is off the parking lot at 837 Greene Street, from the door located in the center of the building.
- HathiTrust offices are off the north end of the parking lot, or on your left if you're facing the center of the building.
Inside Buhr
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Conservation Lab
Conservation and book repair staff offer lectures, workshops, class visits, and more by appointment.
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Digital Conversion Unit
Get advice and practical strategies on digitizing flat and time-based media.
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Digital Preservation Lab
Get advice and practical strategies on preserving your born-digital content.
