Winter Break Hours and Services
Shields Library is closed through January 4, 2026. Digitization and interlibrary loan requests will be fulfilled after the library reopens on January 5.
Food and Drink in the Library
We aim for the library to be a place that is comfortable and conducive for all people in our campus community to focus on their studies and research. To that end, library users should:
- Avoid food and drink that may distract other library users or damage library materials and equipment.
- Bring only personal single-serving snacks (no group refreshments outside of library-approved events).
- Properly dispose of all food, trash, compostables and recycling.
- Clean up any spills right away—if you need assistance or cleaning supplies, contact staff at any library service desk.
Additionally:
- Food deliveries are not permitted.
- To protect particularly rare and valuable items, no food and drink is permitted in Archives and Special Collections.