Shapiro Library
The Shapiro Undergraduate Library is a prime location to meet for a group project, find a study nook, and pull an all-night cram session — fueled with food and drink from the first-floor café.
Contact
Contactless pickup location
Access by appointment only for study spaces and computing (no printing at this time)
Use the west entrance off the Diag, which has automatic doors
Mcard required for building access
Mask not required if you are vaccinated and have reported your vaccination status
Getting here
Find transit and parking information.
Learn how to navigate Shapiro Library by viewing its floor plans, physical accessibility information, and more.
Amenities
Inside Shapiro
Askwith Media Library
Askwith Media Library makes available a comprehensive collection of films and television programs for study, individual viewing, classroom screenings, and more, in a variety of formats.
Bert's Café
Refuel at this first-floor spot named after longtime library supporter Bert Askwith.
Design Lab PIE Space
Meet for a group project and get inspired in this open workspace.
Design Lab Workshop
Get creative with our 3D printers, die cutters, engraving machine, and other hands-on equipment.
Knox Adaptive Technology Center
An accessible computing site that provides specialized hardware and software, including voice recognition technology.
Perlstein Editing Room
Equipment for media post-production, game design, 3D and graphic design, and animation.
Shapiro Lobby Information Services Desk
Manage your account, get print cards, check out special equipment, and more.
Sweetland Peer Writing Center
Get writing help from fellow students in a consulting space at the library.
Winberg Audio Production Room
Professional space to produce and edit audio and record music.
Study spaces
Bert's Study Lounge
A café-like atmosphere with mixed seating, ideal for group meetings.
Shapiro Basement Spaces
Large tables and cushioned rolling chairs fill the space between book stacks.
Shapiro Floor 1 Spaces
A large open area with a variety of seating options.
Shapiro Floor 2 Spaces
More talkative study areas, especially in the evenings.
Shapiro Floors 3 and 4
These floors of Shapiro are quieter, with windowed nooks and tables among the book stacks.