Walter Library | University of Minnesota Libraries

Walter Library | University of Minnesota Libraries
Walter Library
East Bank
Walter Library houses resources about physical sciences (e.g., chemistry) and engineering. One of the largest libraries on campus, the central location of this historic building make it a popular choice for students to spend time and study.
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Walter Library
Hours
Today
8 a.m.
to
midnight
Fri, Apr 24
8 a.m.
to
8 p.m.
Sat, Apr 25
10 a.m.
to
8 p.m.
Sun, Apr 26
10 a.m.
to
midnight
Mon, Apr 27
8 a.m.
to
midnight
More Walter Library hours and public access
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117 Pleasant St SE
Minneapolis, MN 55455
Call
612-624-3366
Email
(contact form)
Accessibility
Nearest accessible parking is located in Church Street Garage and surface parking is available on the Pleasant Street side of the building.
University Parking and Transportation Services
provides up-to-date information about transit options, biking, parking, and other campus transportation needs.
There are four building entrances. The wheelchair accessible entrance is located on the Pleasant Street side of the building, with the ramp entrance near Johnston Hall. There is also an entrance from Northrop Mall. There are two additional entrances on the Basement Level from the tunnels between Johnston and Smith Halls.
Central elevators access levels 1, 2, 3, 4, and 5; front elevator accesses levels B, 1, and 2; library elevator access levels F, S, B, and 2.
Restrooms
Restrooms are on each floor near the central elevators.
All-gender restrooms can be found in the sub-basement, room S6, and the foundation floor, room F6.
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Spaces in Walter Library
Reservable study rooms
Reservable spaces for groups and individual study.
Open study spaces
Open study spaces are available throughout the building with a variety of seating options and styles.
The Toaster
Adaptable space for collaboration on innovative and entrepreneurial projects.
1:Button Studio
Reservable
video recording spaces with studio lighting and sound equipment, room 240.
Makerspace
A free-to-use, student run makerspace providing access to a variety of hands-on tools and materials such as craft kits, a sewing machine, 3D printer, button makers, VR Headsets, and more. All majors, years, and skill levels welcome.
Coffee shop
Located in the basement of Walter Library, offering coffee, tea, and snacks, with nearby tables for study or relaxation. Search
Dine on Campus UMN
for current hours and details.
The Upson Room
The Arthur Upson Room was a gift to the University of Minnesota as a memorial to Arthur Upson, an alumnus of the University and a lecturer in the English Department. It is reservable under special conditions.
Media viewing room
A space that accommodates a group of people viewing media together.
Related services
Peer tutoring
Student media services
Loanable equipment
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Collections in Walter Library
The Science & Engineering Library collection in Walter houses resources that support research in the physical sciences and engineering disciplines.
Microform collection
We have over 350,000 documents in 18 cabinets that have been reproduced as microfilm or microfiche for high-efficiency storage. They can be viewed and scanned using the scanner located on the north wall of the foundation level (level F) of Walter Library.
Standards
Walter Library holds standards, which serve as a common language for engineers, designers and manufacturers, providing information to define quality and safety criteria; outline test methods and performance requirements; and provide rules and guidelines
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Guides
Subject guides
Astronomy and astrophysics
Chemistry (general aspects)
Computer science
Engineering, aerospace
Engineering, biomedical
Engineering, chemical
Engineering, civil, environmental, and geo-
Engineering, computer
Engineering, electrical
Engineering, industrial/operations research
Engineering, mechanical
Earth sciences
History of science and technology
Management of technology
Materials science
Mathematics
Physics
Statistics
Transportation
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