Plan Your Visit

To help us maintain a safe environment, everyone must have a government issued photo ID to enter the libraries. You may need additional documentation to borrow or use materials. See Who Can Borrow? for more info.   

Before you arrive, use our library search to see if the resources you need are available. In addition to books and articles, your search results will include databases, subject guides, electronic resources, and website information.  

When you schedule a campus tour, the Central Library is included. For a self-guided tour, see Central Library Services Floor by Floor. If you're a UTA instructor who's interested in integrating library creative technologies into your UTA course or would like your UTA class to tour our FabLab and Studios, please complete the Tour and Course Integration Form.

For current hours of all libraries, please see Locations and Hours.   

The Central Library is in the center of campus with the other libraries nearby. Please see the UTA Campus Map for more information. 

The most convenient parking for visitors is in the Maverick Parking Garage (708 S. West St.). For more information, please see UTA Visitor Parking. 

If you’re visiting our Special Collections, where you may encounter rare or aged books, manuscripts, or other items, please see Using and Handling Special Collections Materials. 

You may want to join us for a workshop in the FabLab, an exhibit in Special Collections, a faculty lecture in the Parlor, or a Friends of the Libraries event. See our Events Calendar for more information. 

Are you a guest academic borrower, a courtesy borrower, such as the spouse of a faculty member, or a personal/business borrower? See Who Can Borrow? and Privileges and Loan Periods. 

The Central Library includes an Einstein Bros. Bagels on the first floor and a convenience market on the 2nd floor. Several more options are available within walking distance. See Campus Dining Locations for more information. 

One of the most popular visitor destinations on campus, the UTA Planetarium, is behind the Central Library. You may also want to visit the UTA Bookstore or stay for a concert, lecture, or athletic event.