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Waldo Library

Waldo Library is the main library, located in the center of Western Michigan University's main campus. With late-night hours, a café, personalized expert help, and a wide range of spaces and technologies, Waldo Library is both a casual gathering place and a dynamic academic center for research.

Waldo Library is open to the public most days until 8 p.m., while late evening hours are reserved for WMU students and employees only. A Bronco Card is required to enter the building after 8 p.m.

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Finding your way around

Map

Third-floor map

Stacks

  • A: General works
  • B: Philosophy, psychology, religion
  • C: Auxiliary sciences of history

Spaces

Map

Second-floor map

Stacks

  • D: World history
  • E: U.S. history
  • F: History of the Americas
  • G: Geography, anthropology, recreation
  • H: Social sciences
  • J: Political science
  • K: Law
  • L: Education
  • M: Music

Collections

Spaces

Map

First-floor map

Stacks

  • N: Fine arts
  • P: Language and literature

Collections

Spaces

Map

Lower-level map

Stacks

  • Q: Science
  • R: Medicine
  • S: Agriculture
  • T: Technology
  • U: Military science
  • V: Naval science
  • Z: Bibliography, library science, information resources (general)

Collections

  • Microforms

Spaces

LetterTitleFloor
AGeneral worksThird floor
BPhilosophy, psychology, religionThird floor
CAuxiliary sciences of historyThird floor
DWorld historySecond floor
EU.S. historySecond floor
FHistory of the AmericasSecond floor
GGeography, anthropology, recreationSecond floor
HSocial sciencesSecond floor
JPolitical scienceSecond floor
KLawSecond floor
LEducationSecond floor
MMusicSecond floor
NFine artsFirst floor
PLanguage and literatureFirst floor
QScienceLower level
RMedicineLower level
SAgricultureLower level
TTechnologyLower level
UMilitary scienceLower level
VNaval scienceLower level
ZBibliography, library science, information resources (general)Lower level

Parking

Student, faculty and staff parking

WMU students, faculty and staff must adhere to University Parking Regulations when visiting Waldo Library. Parking permits are enforced Monday through Thursday, 2 a.m. to 5 p.m., and Friday, 2 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Accessible parking

There are accessible spaces available in Lot 68, by Henry Hall, while Arcadia Loop is closed.

Visitor parking

Guest visitors may park in the metered spaces in Lot 68 and Lot 69, both by Henry Hall, or any other metered space on campus while Arcadia Loop is closed. Parking meter fees must be paid Monday through Thursday, 7 a.m. to 5 p.m., and Friday, 7 a.m. to 4 p.m. Payment can be made with U.S. quarters or through the ParkMobile app.

Guest permits are also available. You can purchase a guest permit online or at the Parking Services office.

Questions about Waldo Library?

Our library staff is ready to assist you with our collections, spaces, technology or whatever you need.