We are excited to welcome you back to campus! The librarians and staff at DU Libraries are hard at work doing everything we can to ensure a safe and healthy experience for all. The Fall 2020 quarter will look a little different.

The Anderson Academic Commons is open but has restricted hours and access. Please see our hours page for more details. Only DU students, faculty, and staff who have been cleared to return to campus may enter the building. Each person must swipe their DU ID to enter and follow all campus COVID-19 protocols, including wearing a mask, social distancing, and frequent hand washing.

Visitor and alumni access is not allowed at this time.

All other University Libraries locations remain closed. Contact the Research Center for questions.

A summary of building access, services, and other operational changes due to ongoing issues related to COVID-19 are listed below. Please see the left-hand menu for additional FAQs and resources.

**Last Updated: 10/12/20. All of the information below is subject to change based on the latest news from the University and the State of Colorado.**

Services

While most in-person library services are closed, we offer a number of online/virtual services:

• Libraries COVID-19 FAQ: Find up-to-date information on changes to our services.

• Research Center: Library staff are available via chat and email, or make a research consultation.

• Resources for Faculty: Explore ways the Libraries support teaching faculty. 

• Special Collections: The Reading Room is closed, but research support is still available. Explore our digitized collections.

• Academic Commons Centers and Services: Many of the AAC services offer numerous virtual support options.

• The book stacks are staff access only. Print materials from the AAC may be requested for curbside-pick-up. 

Remote Access to Library Collections

• Search Compass or browse our complete list of databases. Many of the Libraries articles, videos, and e-books are available online.
• Research Guides and Off-Campus Resources Guide: Additional information on how to use and access library resources remotely, including specific resources for classes and subjects.

Planning for Your Future Visit

The Anderson Academic Commons is open for restricted hours and access for Fall Quarter 2020. Only currently enrolled students and DU employees who have been cleared for campus access may enter the building.

No visitor or alumni access is allowed at this time. If you wish to plan for a future visit, you can view our policies and procedures for visitors.

At this time, study and events room reservations are currently not being accepted, but study rooms can be used on walk-in basis. Room options can be viewed on the Room Reservations page.