University Libraries
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Kalamazoo MI 49008-5353 USA
(269) 387-5059 for information
(269) 387-5155 for hours
Waldo Library
Waldo Library is the main library, located in the center of Â鶹´«Ã½'s main campus. With late-night hours, a café, personalized expert help, and a wide range of spaces and technologies, Waldo Library is both a casual gathering place and a dynamic academic center for research.
Waldo Library is open to the public most days until 8 p.m., while late evening hours are reserved for WMU Â鶹´«Ã½s and employees only. A Bronco Card is required to enter the building after 8 p.m.
Today's hours
Finding your way around
Map
Stacks
- A: General works
- B: Philosophy, psychology, religion
- C: Auxiliary sciences of history
Spaces
- Computing and printing
- Graduate Student Commons
- Individual study rooms
- Meader Room (3014)
- Meeting rooms
- Office of the Dean
- Research carrels
Map
Stacks
- D: World history
- E: U.S. history
- F: History of the Americas
- G: Geography, anthropology, recreation
- H: Social sciences
- J: Political science
- K: Law
- L: Education
- M: Music
Collections
Spaces
Map
Stacks
- N: Fine arts
- P: Language and literature
Collections
- Popular reading
- WMU authors collection
Spaces
- Bookmark Café
- Lounge
- Multipurpose Room 1070
- Computing and printing
- Service desk
- Subject librarian offices
- User Services offices
Map
Stacks
- Q: Science
- R: Medicine
- S: Agriculture
- T: Technology
- U: Â鶹´«Ã½ science
- V: Naval science
- Z: Bibliography, library science, information resources (general)
Collections
- Microforms
Spaces
- 3D printing
- Computing and printing
- Flight Simulator Lab (0135)
- Group study rooms
- Learning Glass Studio (0157A)
- Media Studio (0158)
- Resource Management offices
- Respondus Testing Room (0158)
- Virtual Reality Lab
- Tech Lab
Letter | Title | Floor |
---|---|---|
A | General works | |
B | Philosophy, psychology, religion | |
C | Auxiliary sciences of history | |
D | World history | |
E | U.S. history | |
F | History of the Americas | |
G | Geography, anthropology, recreation | |
H | Social sciences | |
J | Political science | |
K | Law | |
L | Education | |
M | Music | |
N | Fine arts | |
P | Language and literature | |
Q | Science | |
R | Medicine | |
S | Agriculture | |
T | Technology | |
U | Â鶹´«Ã½ science | |
V | Naval science | |
Z | Bibliography, library science, information resources (general) |
Location
Mailing address
1903 W Michigan Ave
WMU mail stop: 5353
Kalamazoo MI 49008
Physical address
Latitude 42.282194, Longitude -85.613741
Parking
Student, faculty and staff parking
WMU Â鶹´«Ã½s, faculty and staff must adhere to University Parking Regulations when visiting Waldo Library. Parking permits are enforced Monday through Thursday, 2 a.m. to 5 p.m., and Friday, 2 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Accessible parking
There are accessible spaces available in:
- , behind Moore Hall.
- , by the Student Center.
- , by Henry Hall.
Visitor parking
Guest visitors may park in the metered spaces in:
- , circle drive in front of Moore Hall.
- , by the Student Center.
- and , by Henry Hall.
- Any lot with metered spaces on campus.
Parking meter fees must be paid Monday through Thursday, 7 a.m. to 5 p.m., and Friday, 7 a.m. to 4 p.m. Payment can be made with U.S. quarters or through the .
Guest permits are also available. You can or at the Parking Services office.