COVID-19 (CORONAVIRUS)

In light of recent developments at UHD in the response to COVID-19, the library has as its top priority supporting faculty, staff, and students in online instruction and learning operations. The library is already prepared in this area with electronic resources that are available 24/7 that can be accessed via our website: uhd.edu/library

Status of Physical Space

The W.I. Dykes Library, including the Library Computer Lab, is open.

Library Hours | Spring 2021 Semester​

Please see our Hours page for more information.

• The Reading Room and unlocked study rooms on 4^th Floor North are available for use.
  
• Due to COVID restrictions, the Reading Room and unlocked study rooms are available for use from:
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  ​Monday - Thursday	​​7:00AM - 8:00PM
  ​Friday	7:00AM - 6:00PM
  ​Saturday	​10:00AM - 2:00PM​​

  
  
• Contact UHD Librarians instantly via Zoom Reference button​. 
  
• Research Consultation
• UHD Alumni may call 713-221-8186 or x8187 to make an appointment to visit the library

Obtaining Library Materials

You may browse the library's physical collection during open hours. You may also request items through the catalog so that the library can place them on the hold shelf for you to pick up. However, if you would like the library to mail your requests to your home, please email LibraryLoan@uhd.edu with your current mailing address to confirm.

Submit an Interlibrary Loan request to obtain items from outside UH System Libraries. Email LibraryLoan@uhd.edu to let us know if you would like to pick up your items or have them mailed to your home.

Returning Items

To return library items: 

• 1^st Floor Book Drop - There is now a library book drop located on the first floor of the One Main Building just past the UHD Police Department entrance (Please do not return library items to the UHD Bookstore book drop located outside the building.)
  
• 5^th Floor Book Drop - Library staff will daily retrieve returned items and remove them from your account.  
  
• Mail - University of Houston-Downtown, W.I. Dykes Library, Interlibrary Loan, One Main St., Houston, TX 77002
  

Please check your My Library Account and contact us for any questions.

Access Library Materials

Most UHD library resources are available anywhere that has an internet connection, your home included. You will be prompt for your network ID and password when accessing them from off campus.

Working with Librarians

• Reference and Research Consultations
• Contact Subject Librarians
• Help finding library and Open Educational Resources for courses
• Library Instruction
  
• Online Teaching