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Walter Library
Walter Library
117 Pleasant St. SE
Minneapolis, MN 55455
612-624-0224

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ABOUT THE LIBRARY



Book Returns

Items from any University of Minnesota library location can be returned at the book return slots at both the second floor and basement circulation desks, as well as one just outside the basement library doors and one external book return on the southwest corner at the Pleasant Street side of the building.


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Computers

Library Computers

There are forty Dell microcomputers on the second floor, basement, subbasement, and foundation levels of the Science & Engineering Library, with the majority of terminals on the second floor. Most require authentication, but there are four open machines for visitors in Room 206. An ADCS student computer lab in Room 103 of Walter Library offers machines with software for word processing, spreadsheets, or other computing.

Using Your Laptop in Walter

Plug-in and wireless Ethernet access for laptops are available in the Science & Engineering Library and other locations in the Walter Library building. Printing from laptops is not available. For more information, see the Using Your Laptop in Walter page.

Student Computer Lab

A large computer lab is located on the first floor, Room 103, of Walter Library. This facility is available for use by currently registered University of Minnesota students. It has a laser printer and software for word processing, graphics, Web development, and more. More information about this lab can be found at ADCS's Student Computer Facilities page.


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Copying and Printing

Self Service Copiers

There are copiers in Walter on the second floor, basement, and sub-basement. They do not take cash. You must use a U Card or Gopher Gold Card. Cost is $ 0.17 per copy.

Printing

- Send your job to the print server from any of the Dell computers in the Library.
- Retrieve your print job(s) at either the two laser printers -- Room 206 near the Reference Desk or Basement Level near the Coffee Shop.
- Just insert your U Card or a Gopher Gold card . Cost is $ 0.10 per page.

Microfilm and Microfiche

A special printer/reader for these formats is in 206 Walter. Scanned pages can be downloaded to a flash drive or emailed. Printing is $ 0.25 per page.

Purchase a Card

A "Value Port" machine is available on the second floor. A blank Gopher Gold card costs $1.00.

Add Money to a Card

Use the vending machines on the second floor to add money to a U Card or Gopher Gold Card. You can add up to $50 value to the card.

Drop-off Scanning Requests

Articles can be scanned and delivered to your desktop. Submit a list, along with a CUFS account, to the Circulation Desk in the Basement or on the second floor. Scanned copies will be delivered to your email within one business day.

For more information on the location of copy machines see the Science & Engineering Library floorplan.


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Document Delivery



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Elevators

The library elevator goes to all four levels of the Science & Engineering Library and can be accessed from the second floor, basement level, sub-basement level, and foundation level. It cannot be accessed from the first floor of the Walter Library Building. To get to the library elevator from the first floor, take the building elevator or stairs to the second floor and access it from there. On the second floor, the library elevator is located near the main entrance to the SMART Learning Commons (Room 204).

The building elevator goes to the first floor, second floor, and basement level only and is located near the stairs.

Two elevators near the center of the building serve floors 1 to 5.

For more information on the location of the elevators, see the Science & Engineering Library floorplan.


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Events & Exhibits

Learn about. SCImagine and other periodic exhibits and events in the Science & Engineering Library.

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Layout

The Science & Engineering Library consists of four spacious, well-lit floors, and is arranged according to the following floor plan. For more detailed information on the layout of the library, see the Science & Engineering Library layout map.

Third Floor

Library Instruction Room (Room 310)

Second Floor

Main Reference Desk (Room 206)
Reference Collection (Room 206)
Current Periodicals/Journals - latest 6 years(Room 208)
Circulation Desk (Great Hall)
SMART Learning Commons

First Floor

Entrance to the building with elevator and stair access to the Science & Engineering Library

Basement Level

Main Circulation/Reserve Desk
Bound Journals (Call Numbers A through QD1)
Wise Owl Cafe

Subbasement Level

Bound Journals (Call Numbers QD2 through Z)

Foundation Level

Book Collection


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Lost and Found

The lost and found is located at the basement circulation desk. Items are held for 60 days.


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Phones

Telephones for on-campus and local calls are located on the second floor, first floor, and basement level, adjacent to the main stairs on the south side of the building. For more information on their locations, see the Science & Engineering Library floorplan.


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Restrooms

There are restrooms and drinking fountains on all four levels of the library. On the second floor, they are located in the hallway west of the Great Hall. On the basement, subbasement, and foundation levels, they are located in the Stacks area. For more information on their locations, see the Science & Engineering Library floorplan.



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Room Reservations

Arthur Upson Room

Information about the Arthur Upson Room and a link to the room reservation form can be found on the University Libraries' Arthur Upson Room page.

Group Study Rooms in the Science & Engineering Library

Six group study rooms -- two on the basement level, three in the SMART Learning Commons (Room 204), and one in the Reference Room (Room 206) -- are available on a first-come, first-served basis for small groups engaged in projects. See the Science & Engineering Library floorplan for more information on their location.

101 Walter Library

For information about the meeting room on the first floor of the Walter Library building (Room 101) or to reserve the room, contact the Institute of Technology Dean's office at:

105 Walter Library
117 Pleasant Street SE
Minneapolis, MN 55455
Phone: 612-624-2006
Fax: 612-624-2841
E-Mail: info@it.umn.edu


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Study Space and Group Study

There are study tables and carrels on all four levels of the Science & Engineering Library, many equipped with electrical outlets and high-speed network jacks.

Six group study rooms -- two on the basement level, three in the SMART Learning Commons (Room 204), and one in the Reference Room (Room 206) -- are available on a first-come, first-served basis for small groups engaged in projects. See the Science & Engineering Library floorplan for more information on their location.

Relaxed lounge seating areas are located in the Great Hall on the second floor and in the Stacks Area on the basement level.

There are two small, student study lounges near the Pleasant Street entrance of Walter Library (Rooms 131 and 132).


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Vending Machines

There are vending machines on the basement level of Walter Library in the area leading to the tunnel to Johnston Hall. There are additional vending machines in the basement of Johnston Hall. For more information on the location of the vending machines in Walter Library, see the Science & Engineering Library floorplan.

NOTE: Food and drinks are permitted in the Science & Engineering Library, within reason. See our Food and Drink Policy.



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Walter Library History, Renovation, and Photos

Library Handout

Rebirth of an Architectural Treasure: The Renovation of Walter Library

Articles

Inventing Tomorrow Newsletter, Spring 2002 (contains Walter Library articles and photos) University Libraries News Release, January 9, 2002 OIT Newsletter Article, March 2002

Photos

Walter Library, After the Renovation

Frank K. Walter Biographical Information

Frank Kellogg Walter


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Other Units in Walter Library

Coordinated Educational Services (CES)

Institute of Technology Dean

The primary role of the Science and Engineering Library is to provide library and information services to the students, faculty, and staff of the Institute of Technology (IT), which comprises twelve degree granting departments, two special graduate degree programs, and twenty-two research centers. The IT Dean's office is located in 105 Walter Library. For more information on the Institute of Technology, see their web site.

SMART Learning Commons (LRC)

The SMART Learning Commons collects non-book materials to support instruction and research programs at the University. It also has media production software and equipment to check out. The Commons is located in Room 204. For more information, please visit the SMART Learning Commons web site.

Digital Media Center (DMC)

The Digital Media Center (DMC) helps University of Minnesota faculty members use educational technology. The DMC is located in Room 212. Please visit the DMC's web site to learn about their services and programs. For more information, please call 625-5055 or e-mail dmc@umn.edu.

Digital Technology Center (DTC)

The DTC integrates research, education, and outreach in digital publishing and design, computer graphics and visualization, telecommunications, data storage and retrieval systems, electronic commerce, multimedia, advanced manufacturing and scientific computation, and other digital technologies. The DTC is located in Room 499. For more information, visit the DTC's web site.

ADCS Computer Lab

A 100-terminal, ADCS computer lab for use by University of Minnesota students is located in Room 103 of Walter Library. For more information, visit the ADCS Student Computer Facilities page on the Walter Computer Lab.

Usability Services Laboratory

The Usability Services Lab is the result of a partnership between the Digital Technology Center and the Office of Information Technology. Its purpose is to provide a state-of-the-art facility to serve research, teaching, and administrative computing objectives in human-computer interaction and user-centered design. For more information, see the Office of Information Technology's Web Development web site.

Walter Library   |   117 Pleasant St. SE   |   Minneapolis, MN 55455   |   612-624-0224   |  sciref@umn.edu