01/21/2025
By Sara Marks
The University Library is here to support you and help you be successful while at UMass Lowell. Please take advantage of all the amazing resources available to you, such as our extensive databases for research as well as our books (both physical and ebooks).
We provide a wealth of resources and services to get you through the semester, like digital videos you can watch any time, research guides, plus Ask A Librarian for library and research support
Both O'Leary Library (South Campus) and Lydon Library (North Campus) are available for you to use for group and quiet study.
Spring 2025 hours are as follows:
Lydon Library
Monday - Thursday 7:30 a.m. to 10 p.m.
Friday 7:30 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Saturday 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Sunday 2 p.m. to 10 p.m.
O’Leary Library
Monday - Thursday 7:30 a.m. to 11 p.m.
Friday 7:30 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Saturday 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Sunday 3 p.m. to 11 p.m.
We plan to offer extended library hours for midterm and final exam periods to accommodate your study needs.
Library Staff Meet and Greet
Please join us for a ‘Meet the Staff’ hour in both Lydon and O’Leary. We’ll be on the first floor of Lydon Library on Tuesday, Feb. 4, from 1:30 to 2:30 p.m. On Thursday, Feb. 6, we’ll be at O’Leary from 1:30 to 2:30 p.m. We’ll have snacks and stickers, and Starbucks will be sampling their newest beverages! Come chat with us and ask how we can help you succeed this semester.
Library Resources
If you are researching the history of Lowell or the university and need to access our Special Collections Library, you can do so by making an appointment to visit the Center for Lowell History.
Do you need scholarly, peer-reviewed articles for your papers? What about news articles on current events? Our databases are the best place to find the variety of articles you’re looking for. Plus, you can find those specific to your major.
Are you looking for books? Our catalog searches all our print and ebook titles, plus books from around the country. You can easily request books to be ordered through Interlibrary Loan from your search results. Find the search box on the main library webpage.
Did your professor put an item on reserve in the library? Each library has books on reserve for easy access and short-term use. You can check out reserve books and materials at the library located on the same campus as your class.
How Do I Get Help with My Research?
Drop-in research help is available at both libraries, Monday through Wednesday afternoons from 12:30 to 4:30 p.m. Additionally, you can chat with a research and learning librarian in real time, Monday through Thursday evenings from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m., and Friday afternoons from 1 to 3 p.m. Visit our website to start chatting today.
Search through our FAQ for more about the library’s resources and services. If you don’t find the answers you need there, email your questions to our research librarians at ask@uml.libanswers.com. They are available for one-on-one appointments, on Zoom or in person.
If you’re new to campus or need a refresher on library services, please visit our online library orientation for an overview. For more in-depth research help, see our "Beginning Your Research" guide.
Find Us Online
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The main library webpage has direct access to everything we offer. If you have feedback to share, you can fill out our form.
We look forward to helping you find answers to your questions so you can thrive and succeed in your classes. Have a great semester.