For Students - WashU Libraries
The WashU Libraries are a powerful network of academic resources featuring 9 libraries (7 locations on the Danforth Campus, one on the West Campus, and one at the WashU Medical Campus), vast print and electronic collections, and expert librarians whose priority is helping students and faculty find the information they need.
Explore Collections
Library Spaces
Research Help
Special Collections
Graduate Students
Advisory Group
Stay Connected
Website Overview
This video provides a brief tour of the WashU Libraries website, your gateway to key academic resources including catalogs, databases, research support, special collections, and more.
Explore Our Collections
WashU Libraries house approximately two million print books, more than 60,000 print journals, over two million e-books, and hundreds of databases, as well as a wide selection of audio-visual materials, manuscripts, and more.
Use Quick Search to find books, journals, articles, and more
Search our main catalog
Use interlibrary loan
(ILL) to find resources from libraries worldwide
Borrowing and returns information
Find course reserves
Access your account
Discover Remote Resources
A wealth of research and academic materials is available remotely. Our electronic resources, databases, and research guides are accessible 24/7. Use your WashU credentials to access scholarly resources from off campus.
Guide to remote resources
Off-campus (proxy server) access
Explore research guides
Contact your subject librarian
Reach out via 24/7 chat
eJournals & eBooks
Learn more about our eJournals and eBooks (including the OverDrive Collection on Libby).
eJournals & eBooks
Library Spaces & Group Study Rooms
Students are welcome to utilize our numerous locations across the Danforth campus and reserve study spaces for individual or group work as needed.
Maps & directions
Locations
Reserve a study room
Day Lockers, Long-Term Lockers, and Graduate Student Study Carrels
Expert Research Help
All students are encouraged to seek help from subject librarians to refine their research topics and locate resources for assignments. Graduate students can also provide library instruction or create research guides for courses.
You can
find contact information
to schedule a one-on-one phone, email, or virtual consultation with a subject librarian, or to
ask a question via our 24/7 chat service
Find and connect with a subject librarian
Explore research guides
Guide to citations and styles
Explore and select a citation management tool
Chat with a librarian 24/7
Enhance Your Data and Organize Your Research
If you need guidance in understanding, managing, sharing, or analyzing data, or visually communicating through graphics or maps, our Data Services team can help. Organize your research or plan a project with the assistance of our knowledgeable and experienced staff.
Data Services offers consultations via a virtual help desk, Monday through Thursday; see the
Data Services page
for further details.
Access Unique Collections
The Julian Edison Department of Special Collections houses a vast range of rare primary source materials in several diverse collecting areas. Explore our archival projects and digitized collections on our website, or contact our curators for more information or assistance.
Julian Edison Department of Special Collections
Digital Projects & Collections
Connect with special collections curators and staff
Support for Graduate Students
In addition to everything listed on this page, WashU Libraries offer services and resources tailored to graduate students:
Instruction & information literacy support
Recommend a purchase
Carrels & lockers
Thesis preparation guidelines
Theses and dissertations in the Scholarly Repository (formerly Open Scholarship)
ProQuest Theses and Dissertations Global Full-Text Database
Libraries Student Advisory Group
The Libraries Student Advisory Group (LSAG) is an opportunity for students to have an active voice at WashU Libraries.
Learn more about the Libraries Student Advisory Group
Stay Connected
WashU Libraries offers much more than just books! Learn all about our upcoming workshops to support your research,
events
like lectures and film screenings, diverse
exhibitions
in Olin Library,
awards
and leadership opportunities, and more by subscribing to our monthly
newsletter for students, Shelf Help
. And also
follow us on Instagram
! That way you won’t miss out on the latest news about resources, services, and tips for success.
Subscribe to Shelf Help
Working at the Libraries
We offer employment and internship opportunities for students that offer a variety of ways to engage with the Libraries and hone and develop your skills or interests. Visit our
Student Employment page
to peruse our current employment opportunities.
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Services for Students
See our collections, remote resources, library spaces, expert assistance, research support, and more.
Services for Faculty & Staff
Our collections, services, and resources are available to all faculty and staff with a valid WashU ID.
Services for Visitors & Alumni
Learn more about ways visitors can utilize WashU Libraries collections and services.
The libraries have been crucial for my research and academic growth, providing access to extensive resources and getting materials from different schools, and offering workshops that have helped me improve my academic skills.
— Daria Berman
History Graduate Student 2026