Shields Library is closed through January 1. Requests for books, digitization services, and interlibrary loan will be fulfilled after the new year.
Main Reading Room (Pamela Reynolds for UC Davis Library)
Library Info During Campus Closure
UPDATE (Nov 19 @ 10:15am): All library buildings will reopen and resume normal hours and operations as of Saturday, November 24.
Building Hours
Library buildings currently remain closed due to the extended campus closure. The 24-Hour Study Room and Blaisdell Medical Library are open with student ID or badge access only.
Access to Library Resources
- Need research help? The UC system’s 24/7 chat service can connect you with a librarian anytime, day or night, even while our campus remains closed. Look for it on the right side of our homepage below Library Hours.
- Need a book or journal article while we’re closed? Start by searching our online catalog to see if it’s available in electronic form. If you don’t find what you’re looking for there, feel free to send us a direct message via Twitter or Facebook or email us with your student/employee ID and the title you are seeking and we’ll see what we can do to help.
- Have an urgent information request related to patient care? If you have a patient care-related request that requires a response before Monday, November 26, please email bmlref@ucdavis.edu and we’ll do our best to address your need. Most materials remain available online via our website.
- If you need any other assistance on Mon-Wed, November 19-21: Email library@ucdavis.edu with your request.
Overdue Books and Fines
The library will forgive any overdue books and fines through the duration of the campus closure.