Library Services

Ames Library Building Access Fall 2024

Building Hours

Monday-Thursday 8:00 a.m. - 10:00 p.m.

Friday 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.

Saturday 11:00 a.m.- 4:00 p.m.

Sunday 2:00 p.m. - 10:00 p.m.

After 5pm and on weekends you will need an SPU ID card to enter the building.

For research assistance, consult with a librarian:

In person: Monday-Thursday 10 a.m.- 4 p.m.

Friday 10 a.m.- 2 p.m.

Saturday 11 a.m.- 4 p.m.

Remotely: During regular hours or leave us a message. Use the Chat Window on the bottom right of the Library webpage

The Research, Reading, & Writing Studio

Studio Basics

Located on the Main Level of the Library, on the left after you enter the building
Hours =

M: 10am-4pm

TU - TH: 10am-5pm

F: 10am-2pm

Drop in! No appointment necessary
Ask questions or sit and work
Any stage of the writing process
https://spu.edu/studio -- more information on how to prepare/what to expect as well as writing strategies!

Online appointments available at night and on the weekends. Use Microsoft Bookings to see availability and schedule.

Accessing Materials

Contactless Pickup

If you would like an item from our collection and prefer the convenience of contactless pickup, you can request that your items be pulled off the shelf for you .Our staff will retrieve the book and check it out to you. You will receive an "On Hold Shelf" email notification when the item is ready for pickup. 

Requests should be made in advance and will be processed at regular intervals throughout the day.

All items (SPU-owned, Summit and ILL) can be picked up from a cart to the right of the main entrance of the Ames Library.

If you have questions, please email circ@spu.edu or call (206) 281-2228.