Watson Library Hours
Building
Fall 2020, August 24 - November 29
- Monday - Thursday
- 8 am - 8 pm
- Friday
- 8 am - 5 pm
- Saturday
- Closed
- Sunday
- 12 pm - 8 pm
Exceptions
- Tue, Nov 24: 8 am - 8 pm,
- Wed, Nov 25: 8 am - 5 pm,
- Thu, Nov 26: Closed,
- Fri, Nov 27: Closed,
- Sun, Nov 29: Closed,
Service Desk
Fall 2020, August 24 - November 29
- Monday - Thursday
- 8 am - 8 pm
- Friday
- 8 am - 5 pm
- Saturday
- Closed
- Sunday
- 12 pm - 8 pm
Exceptions
- Tue, Nov 24: 8 am - 8 pm,
- Wed, Nov 25: 8 am - 5 pm,
- Thu, Nov 26: Closed,
- Fri, Nov 27: Closed,
- Sun, Nov 29: Closed,
Services in Watson
All service locations are closed when the building is closed.
Library stacks closed; submit Retrieve from Shelf requests for items needed. 1st, 2nd, and 5th floors also closed.
GIS & Data Lab (Room 425)
Open for walk-in use with limited seating when Watson Library is open. See GIS & Data Lab for more information.
Acquisitions & Resource Sharing
Send questions to acqrs@ku.edu or call 864-3960. Inquiries will be answered 8 a.m. - 5 p.m., Monday - Friday, on days library is staffed.
International Collections
5th floor closed. Library stacks closed; submit Retrieve from Shelf requests for items needed.
Contact International Collections to schedule a consultation; see International Collections faculty & staff contact list.
Research Help
Fall 2020, August 24 - November 29
- Monday - Thursday
- 9 am - 9 pm
- Friday
- 9 am - 5 pm
- Saturday
- Closed
- Sunday
- 1 pm - 9 pm
Exceptions
- Wed, Nov 25: 9 am - 5 pm,
- Thu, Nov 26: Closed,
- Fri, Nov 27: Closed,
Research help will be provided via the Ask a Librarian service, by virtual consultation, or by appointment.
Jay Break Food Stop
Watson Jay Break closed fall 2020. See KU dining locations and hours for open locations.
