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The Library Café

Ample seating area in The Library Cafe to study or take a break

The Library Café will be open with limited access and capacity to Auraria Campus students, faculty, and staff starting August 17th., Monday – Friday, from 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. Seating capacity is limited to 42 individual seats, on a first-come-first-served basis and are not reservable. For hours exceptions please see the Library Hours page.

 

Guidelines for this space

  • Individuals are responsible for cleaning and disinfecting their work area, along with any other resource they use, prior to and after usage. Cleaning supplies are available for this purpose.
  • All users are expected to observe social distancing, wear face coverings, and comply with Auraria Library general use guidelines.
  • Food consumption is not permitted inside the Library Café. Liquids in closed containers are permitted.
  • Entrance to the Library Café is only through the Lawrence Street entrance.

Available in this space

  • Restrooms
  • Printing and scanning stations
  • General-use laptops
  • ADA workstation
  • Wifi

How can I access online resources? 

All students, faculty, and staff of the Auraria Campus can access resources such as eBooks, articles, and streaming videos online using their institutional login credentials. For help accessing library resources, please visit our Off-Campus Access & Help page. If you encounter a problem using online Library materials submit a Report a Problem form.  

We also offer these helpful resources, among many others: 

  • 24/7 live chat on our Ask Us page. 
  • Members of the campus community can schedule a one-on-one research consultation via phone or Zoom video conferencing software. 
  • Library staff are available for research questions sent to library.eref@ucdenver.edu. 
  • Requests for online articles and eBook chapters from other libraries via Interlibrary Loan will be fulfilled.  
  • Prospector is unavailable until further notice. 

Not sure what’s available in our Library Café?

Planning to stop by our Library Cafe? Great! Things are a bit different thanks to COVID-19, but we’re working hard to create an inviting place to relax, get work done, and access resources— all while following safety guidelines. Check out this list of what IS and IS NOT available in our Library Café.

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Welcome sign at the Library Cafe space entrance

Ask Us Chat

Use this chat box to ask a librarian for research help. We’re available 24/7! (Holidays excluded.)

Text

Text us your questions to 720-438-4446. We’ll answer from 9 am to 6 pm during the week and reply to after hours questions the next morning. (Your provider rates will apply.)

In-Person

  • What Help is Available?
    Please visit our Safe Return page for the latest updates about what services are currently available.

  • Visit the Ask Us Desk
    The Ask Us Service Desk is located on the first floor of the Library and provides in-person help by answering questions about the Library, Campus, or three Institutions. This service also loans anatomical items, technology items (such as phone charges and calculators), plus course reserves, or textbooks, for some classes. Please visit the Safe Return page for information about when this service will be available.

  • Research Consultations
    Research consultations are for in-depth and lengthy discussions about research questions. Please use Schedule a Research Consultation Form to request an appointment. We can help you out via Zoom or over the phone. Due to the level of preparation needed, appointments should be made 48 hours in advance. If you need immediate help, please use our 24/7 chat service.

Call

For general library information, as well as for questions about borrowing, renewing, or returning library materials, call 303-315-7763.

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