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Special Collection Hours

Samford Guests, those not a current student or employee need an appointment for access to materials and should contact Special Collection prior to making an appointment.
    Monday-Friday   9am-5pm
    CLOSED Weekends

University Library View by Month

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holiday hours notice The library is closed for Christmas break December 21 through January 5, 2025. We reopen January 6 at 7:30 a.m.

Special Collection Hours

Samford Guests, those not a current student or employee need an appointment for access to materials and should contact Special Collection prior to making an appointment.
    Monday-Friday   9am-5pm | CLOSED Weekends

University Library Hours

Semester and Term

Spring or Fall Semester

January 13—April 17, 2025 

For holidays and other reduced hours — View by Month
Day Open
Sunday 1:00pm to Midnight
Monday 7:30am to Midnight
Tuesday 7:30am to Midnight
Wednesday 7:30am to Midnight
Thursday 7:30am to Midnight
Friday 7:30am to 6:00pm
Saturday 10:00am to 7:00pm

May Term

May 5—June 2, 2025

Memorial Day Weekend (May 24-26, 2025) — CLOSED
Day Open
Sunday CLOSED
Monday 7:30am to 5:00pm
Tuesday 7:30am to 5:00pm
Wednesday 7:30am to 5:00pm
Thursday 7:30am to 5:00pm
Friday 7:30am to 5:00pm
Saturday CLOSED

Summer Sessions

June 2—August 12, 2025 

Juneteenth (June 19, 2025) — CLOSED
Independence Weekend (July 4-6, 2025) — CLOSED
Day Open
Sunday CLOSED
Monday 7:30am to 5:00pm
Tuesday 7:30am to 5:00pm
Wednesday 7:30am to 5:00pm
Thursday 7:30am to 5:00pm
Friday 7:30am to 5:00pm
Saturday CLOSED

Service Desk Hours

Circulation Main Desk

Circulation assistance is available all hours the library is open

Reference and Research Service

August 26—December 5, 2024 

In-person assistance
Sunday
1:00pm to 9:00pm
Monday
8:00am to 5:00pm ; 6:00pm to 9:00pm
Tuesday
8:00am to 5:00pm ; 6:00pm to 9:00pm
Wednesday
8:00am to 5:00pm ; 6:00pm to 9:00pm
Thursday
8:00am to 5:00pm ; 6:00pm to 9:00pm
Friday
8:00am to 5:00pm
Saturday
12:00 to 4:00pm

Special Collection

The collection is available to Samford and Community users

Sunday
CLOSED
Monday
9:00am to 5:00pm
Tuesday
9:00am to 5:00pm
Wednesday
9:00am to 5:00pm
Thursday
9:00am to 5:00pm
Friday
9:00am to 5:00pm
Saturday
CLOSED