Visitor Information for Woodruff Library
Do you want to visit the Woodruff Library? Learn about our locations and how to get there, hours, visitor policies, access and services for users with disabilities, and more. The Woodruff Library welcomes non-Emory affiliated researchers and visitors during visitor hours.
Visitor Hours
See our Hours for current and upcoming services and spaces hours.
Woodruff Library Building access is restricted to Emory students, staff, and faculty during exam periods.
Eagle Hours
Outside of visitor hours, access to the Woodruff Library Building is restricted to Emory ID holders.
The Woodruff Library Building is home to multiple libraries, service points, academic technologies, and collections. Our Library Maps and Spaces page features a cross-section image of the facility, links to the various libraries and departments, and an up-to-date call number guide.
The Woodruff Library is located at 540 Asbury Ct. In Atlanta, GA. (See Campus Map.)
For comprehensive driving instructions from all locations, see Directions.
Parking is available at Fishburne Parking Deck; for details and rates see Parking.
Public Transportation: Marta serves Clifton Road with the #6 bus line.
Woodruff Library General Public and Emory Affiliates Policy
The Library welcomes members of the public and provides access to its collections and services in accordance with the following guidelines. General public users are welcome to enter the library; please note that visitors must bring their own device to connect to the EmoryGuest Wi-Fi network.
General Public Users
Registration and Identification
Public users are required to sign in at the entrance desk and present a valid photo identification on each day of use.
Minors
Children below high school age (grade 9) must be accompanied by a parent or guardian at all times while in the library.
Hours of Access
Public users may access the library during regular visiting hours. During university-designated reading periods and final examination periods, access is limited to current faculty, students, and staff.
Additional Eligible Visitors
In addition to the general public, the Library extends access to alumni, members of the Board of Governors, and trustees. These groups may also use the Library’s subscription research databases.
Available Services
Visitors may use the library’s copiers and scanners, request library materials, and borrow items from the collection.
Service Limitations
Visitors are not eligible to reserve study rooms, place recalls, or submit Interlibrary Loan requests. Subscription research databases are not available to walk-in users who are not alumni, Board of Governors members, or trustees. For assistance identifying accessible resources or locating research materials, please contact Ask-a-Librarian.
Library Visitor Behavior
To maintain an environment that best serves all library users, disruptive behavior is not allowed. Failure to comply may result in immediate dismissal from the library. These behaviors include:
Sleeping in spaces which other library patrons need to use.
Making inappropriate comments, or excessive noise level, whether speech or devices. Please use headphones.
Removing shoes or clothing.
Using or under the influence of drugs or alcohol
Every individual is responsible for practicing safe computing when using Emory’s networked resources. Access to and utilization of computers, networks, and software applications is a guest privilege. The Information Technology Conditions of Use Policy documents the responsibilities that accompany this privilege. Policy 5.1 – Information Technology Conditions of Use.
Emory Affiliates Borrowing Privileges
Alumni, affiliates, retirees and authorized users from ARCHE and GETS institutions have limited borrowing privileges.
Emory Alumni and Retirees Library Card
Request an Alumni or Retiree EmoryCard: Get Your EmoryCard, which provides access to library resources and borrowing privileges.
Overview
Emory University Libraries seek to provide equal access to library services and collections for all library users. If you need special assistance, please ask for assistance at the library service desk. Some services may require advance notice to ensure staff availability. Emory Libraries work in conjunction with Department of Accessibility Services to accommodate reasonable requests for assistance in obtaining, accessing and making use of library resources, materials and services. For specific accommodations, please call our Information Desk at (404) 727-8727 or using the Ask a Librarian form.
Retrieval Service
Users with disabilities may request assistance in retrieving materials from the stacks at the library service desk. Depending on staffing levels, this service may not be immediately available. Retrieved material will be held at the library service desk for the user. We recommend contacting the Information Desk in advance for assistance in retrieving materials by calling (404) 727-6873 or using the Ask a Librarian form.
Proxy Privileges
A proxy acts on another person's behalf regarding library materials. Only Emory faculty, teaching graduate students, and persons with disabilities are eligible to register proxies. Proxies cannot access your Emory Personal ID or password or contact information. Proxy privileges end August 31 of each year. To submit a proxy request, please contact the Service Desk at 404-727-6873 or email ask@emory.libanswers.com. Please supply the name and employee ID number of the user who needs a proxy and the name and student ID number of the person who will be the proxy. To setup up a proxy Interlibrary Loan account, please contact the ILL department.
The policy of Emory University is that animals are not permitted in university buildings due to restrictions governing University insurance policies, concerns for the integrity of research projects, and interest in the welfare of our faculty, students, staff, and visitors. Service Animals and Research Animals are the exception to this policy.
Assistance, Comfort, and/or Emotional Support Animals are not allowed inside University buildings without prior approval from the Department of Accessibility Services.
Contact the Library Service Desk!
You can speak to a staff member at the Library Service Desk on Level 2 of the Woodruff Library, or contact us by call, email, or text:
Call: 404-727-6873
Chat: emory.libanswers.com
Email: ask@emory.libanswers.com
Text: 404-727-3366