UWSP Libraries

Whether you’re on Main Campus, Wausau, or Marshfield, our libraries are here to support you with: ✨ Research help & 24/7 chat with real librarians ✨ Study spaces & leisure reading ✨ Archives & special collections 📍 Find us: Library (CCC 130) Reference (CCC 104) Archives (TNR 110) Check out our brand-new website , and stay tuned—the new library opens late spring 2026! We’ll be busy filling the shelves to welcome you in. Here’s to a great Fall 2025 semester! 

Watch critically acclaimed films, documentaries, and more – anytime, anywhere. With platforms like Kanopy , Swank , Films on Demand,  and others, you can stream movies that support coursework or just take a study break with a great film. Discover diverse perspectives, award-winning documentaries, international cinema, and classic literature adaptations — all free with your campus login. 👉 Start streaming here  https://libraryguides.uwsp.edu/findingVideos/streamingVideos

More than just definitions. The Oxford English Dictionary is the gold standard for anyone curious about where words come from, how their meanings change, and how they’ve been used over time. Perfect for English majors, creative writers, linguists, and anyone who loves language. Explore word histories, pronunciation, and surprising connections across centuries. 👉 Access the OED now  https://libraryguides.uwsp.edu/az/databases?a=o

As we transition into summer, please take note of our updated hours and an important closure announcement: 🌞 Summer Hours Begin Next Week! Starting next week, the Libraries  will shift to our summer hours. Please check hours for all library locations.  ⚠️ PLEASE NOTE : Campus-Wide Power Outage on Monday, May 19 The Main Campus  Library and Archives will be CLOSED on Monday, May 19 due to a scheduled campus-wide power outage . We’ll reopen Tuesday with our regular summer hours. Thank you for your understanding! We’re here all summer to help with your research and more, so stop in, email us, or  visit our website  to connect with our resources! 

I n celebration of Earth Week, UWSP Libraries are participating in the Check Out Wisconsin State Parks at Your Library program, which allows Point Card holders to visit Wisconsin state parks, recreation areas, and forests for free. This includes access to thousands of miles of hiking, biking, and water trails. How to Check Out a Pass: Passes are available (while supplies last) at the circulation desks at all three campus library locations during business hours: Main Campus: CCC 130   Marshfield Campus: Library Wausau Campus: Library A Point ID Card is required to check out a pass. Each pass is valid for one day of your choosing and covers one vehicle . Passes allow entry to state parks, forests, and recreation areas but cannot be used for buses . The vehicle must have Wisconsin license plates to be eligible. The pass must be displayed on the driver’s side dashboard during your visit. Park passes are available on a first-come, first-served basis and must be pi...

How is AI shaping the future of learning? Hear from UWSP students as they share their research and experiences with technology in education. “Touchpoints: Future Teachers Discuss Education’s Digital Future” is your chance to ask questions, explore ideas, and be part of the discussion on what’s next for classrooms and beyond. When: Wednesday, Feb. 12, at 1 p.m. Where: CPS 329 Free admission + refreshments, but we do ask for you to register for the event here Free admission + refreshments, but we do ask for you to register for the event here  https://forms.office.com/r/3nuZu4XEnM Don’t miss this opportunity to engage with fellow students and gain new insights into the future of education.

We’re excited to announce the launch of The Untitled Library Podcast , a brand-new podcast from the UWSP University Libraries This podcast is our way of connecting with our campus and community, exploring topics that inspire curiosity and highlight the work happening in and around our library. What’s "Untitled" About? Each episode will explore themes that we hope matter to you. We’ll spotlight unique library collections, uncover library and archive practices, and showcase the skills and creativity of our library staff. You’ll also hear from faculty, students, and special guests as we discuss research, creativity, community connections, and fun stuff. First Episode Launch: January 27th Mark your calendars! We’ll kick off the podcast with a lineup of engaging topics for this semester, including: Video and Board Games in Libraries Poets and Poetry 90 FM’s Trivia Contest Interlibrary Loan Demystified A deep dive into the Seinfeld episode, “The Library” Epi...

Start the spring semester strong with these library reminders: CCC 130: Study, check out materials, play games, and explore new books. CCC 104: Need research help? Visit our reference librarians. TNR 110:  Explore campus history and more at the University Archives. Access resources, e-books, and streaming videos from our library homepage .  Connect Google Scholar to library resources here . Still need help? Our reference librarians are here for you— stop by or connect online! Bundle up, stay warm (-1°!), and have a great semester!

As the semester winds down, don’t forget to return your library books and materials before heading off for winter break! Students : Find details on where to return materials here. Finals week library hours are posted here . For textbook returns, visit the University Store & Text Rental   Faculty & Staff : Library materials due January 2, 2025 , can be renewed online or by contacting the Circulation Desk at x2540 or libcirc@uwsp.edu Remember, most items can be renewed three times (up to 24 months). After that, materials must be returned, but additional options may be available—reach out to us if needed. Best of luck on finals, and have a restful holiday break!

Please note that the libraries will be closed Thursday, Nov. 28, through Sunday, Dec. 1 . We'll reopen on Monday and resume our regular hours . Wishing everyone a safe, restful, and happy Thanksgiving! 🦃🍁

Early in the spring semester, UWSP students, faculty, and staff will need to use their PointCard to access the University Library after 7:00 pm.  Please use CCC Entrance 3 (Northeast corner) and Entrance 5 (Southeast corner) for badge reader access. This new process is part of a University-wide effort to increase the efficiency and safety of access to UWSP campus buildings. Note: Members of the public not affiliated with UWSP are welcome to use the Library for research and study during public building hours (Mon - Friday: 7:45 - 7:00 p.m.; Sat & Sun: Noon - 5:00 p.m.).

Starting in 2025, the University Libraries will be implementing a new policy to enhance the privacy of our patrons regarding loan history. Here’s what you need to know: Anonymization of Loan History: All loan history older than six months will be anonymized, meaning it will no longer be linked to individual accounts. This change is designed to protect your privacy while still allowing us to retain records for internal analysis. What You Need to Do: If you wish to maintain your full loan history, please log in to Loan History and opt in. If you take no action, your account will automatically anonymize loan history older than six months. Exporting Your History: If you opt in, you will be able to export your loan history as a .csv file for your personal use. Important : Accounts that do not opt in by the deadline will have their loan history reduced to the last six months, with older records becoming anonymized and i...

Welcome, new students, faculty, and staff! And a warm welcome back to everyone for the Fall 2024 semester. Our libraries are here to support you every step of the way, whether you're on the Main Campus, Wausau, or Marshfield. Whether you need research assistance, leisure reading, study spaces, or archival materials, we’ve got everything you need to succeed. What We Offer: Research Guides :  Start your research projects or papers with tailored course and subject guides. Databases : Access scholarly and popular articles from anywhere. Streaming Videos : From blockbuster hits to insightful documentaries. Circulation Desk: Pick up materials, browse periodicals, or grab a board game. Research Consultations : Stuck on a project or paper? Our librarians are here to help. Courses : Enhance your skills with our info literacy and critical thinking credit-bearing courses. For Faculty: Instruction Sessions : Book a library session with our librarians. Course Reserves : Ensure students ...

Pointers!  As the semester winds down, we know you've got a lot on your plate – from acing those finals to gearing up for a well-deserved winter break. Amidst all the hustle and bustle, there's one more thing to check off your list: returning your library books and materials! Information on where to return materials can be found here , and our hours through finals week are posted here . Information on returning textbooks can be found here from University Centers. Faculty and Staff, we've got you covered too! If you have library materials with a due date of January 4, 2024, you can now renew those items online or by reaching out to the Library’s Circulation Desk (x2540 / libcirc@uwsp.edu ). Avoid any overdue items by taking a moment to renew them if you're not quite ready to part with your materials. Please be aware that faculty and staff are allowed three renewals for most library materials. Following three consecutive renewals (or 24 months), we kindly ask that you re...

Many of you have seen more about Artificial Intelligence (AI) in the news and on social media and what the future may look like. The potential applications of AI are limitless, and libraries are a natural fit for implementing and exploring the use of AI in the field. Universities and libraries are discussing the applications of AI in education and creating policies about the use and ethical considerations surrounding AI. The UWSP librarians continue conversations about AI and how we can be informed participants in AI discussions and what the applications are for our students and our information literacy instruction. Computer scientist and futurist, Ray Kurzweil , said this about AI and libraries/librarians: “The codification of knowledge and the process of enhancing human learning will be the cornerstones of the next phase of human history. In the second industrial revolution, the wealth and power of nations will be based on non-material resources, by the ability to create and faci...

  The Libraries welcomes you all back to campus this spring semester. Here are a few helpful reminders so your semester is off to a good start.  You can access library resources (on and off campus) from the  library's homepage .     You can link to library resources from Google Scholar by  following these directions . We have a number of  streaming video services  available to you.  We also have a vast and growing   e-book collection  . You can access  our databases here  . Need research help?  Reference Librarians are here to help if you are still having trouble accessing the information you need.   Online chat:   www.uwsp.edu/library/chat Text:  715-602-3542 Email:   librefd@uwsp.edu Personal Research Consultation :  https://www.uwsp.edu/library/Pages/researchConsultation.aspx Posted by  Nerissa Nelson   at  9:

The UWSP Libraries will have different hours during the holiday/winter break. All three libraries will be CLOSED from Dec. 24th - Jan. 2.  Please make sure you plan accordingly. STEVENS POINT CAMPUS Holiday Hours (Dec 20 th -Jan 2 nd ): HoursHoursHours Monday Dec 20 th – Thursday Dec 23 rd : 7:45am-5:00pm Friday Dec 24 th -Sunday Jan 2 nd : CLOSED Winter Break Hours (Jan 3 rd -Jan 21 st ) Monday-Friday: 7:45am-5:00pm Saturday & Sunday: CLOSED Monday, Jan 17 th : CLOSED   WAUSAU CAMPUS Holiday Hours (Dec 20 th -Jan 2 nd ) Monday Dec 20 th -Wednesday Dec 22 nd : 8:00am-1:00pm Thursday Dec 23 rd – Sunday Jan 2 nd : CLOSED Winter Break Hours (Jan 3 rd -Jan 21 st ) Monday-Thursday: 8:00am-1:00pm Friday-Sunday: CLOSED Monday, Jan 17 th : CLOSED   MARSHFIELD CAMPUS Holiday Hours (Dec 20 th -Jan 2 nd ) Monday Dec 20 th -Wednesday Dec 22 nd : 10:00am-3:00pm Thursday Dec 23 rd – Sunday Jan 2 nd : CLOSED Winter Break Hours (Jan 3 rd -Jan 21 st ) Monday-Thursday: 9:0...

  WELCOME BACK POINTERS!  The Library Staff welcomes you all back to campus. While safety protocols are still in place, we want to provide some helpful reminders so your semester is off to a good start.  You can access library resources (on and off campus) from the library's homepage .     You can link to library resources from Google Scholar by  following these directions . We have a number of streaming video services available to you.  We also have a vast and growing  e-book collection  . You can access our databases here  . Here is a helpful table letting you know what services are and are not active now during COVID.  Need research help?  Reference Librarians are here to help if you are still having trouble accessing the information you need.  Contact us for virtual assistance: Online chat:   www.uwsp.edu/library/chat Text:  715-602-3542 Email:   librefd@uwsp.edu Personal Research Consultation : ...

LIBRARY BOOKS Please check your library account before leaving campus. If you want to bring library items home with you, plan ahead and know how you will return them on time. Your library d ue dates will not be extended  through the end of the semester, or winter break. You are responsible for returning your items on time, and for any fees you may incur. Items can be returned on campus or by mail. For information on how to return or ship your library items, check out this page  https://www.uwsp.edu/library/Pages/returning-items.aspx You can also email the library with questions at  library.circulation@uwsp.edu  or call us at  715-346-2540 . Does your item have a  PINK TAG   on the cover? It’s and Interlibrary Loan! These items have special rules regarding due dates and renewals. Check your Interlibrary Loan account to see your checked-out items and due dates. Email  interlibrary.loan@uwsp.edu  if you have questions or would like to request a ...

  WELCOME BACK STUDENTS AND CAMPUS COMMUNITY! Dear Students and Campus Community, The UWSP Libraries welcomes you to the new fall semester. After months of preparation on campus and in the Libraries, we look forward to working with you, although things will be different this year. With some work being done remotely and some in person, the Libraries Staff is here to help you with your research needs and questions you may have as a new or returning student.  While the way we connect, learn, and live has changed, the UWSP Libraries remains  committed to our mission: The University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point (UWSP) Libraries are an innovative partner in the learning community and an active participant in promoting the university's goals of teaching, learning, scholarship and community outreach. The Libraries provide quality academic services and resources that foster intellectual curiosity, promote critical inquiry and encourage awareness of an increasingly diverse and global...