We are a center for learning at unlv, as well as for the entire southern nevada community. Aug 19, 2014 the unlv lied library is responsible for archiving the history of southern nevada. Unlv libraries university of nevada, las vegas university. In order to renew your books online through the unlv libraries website, your library card must be in good standing. Larry gragg invites readers to view las vegas in an. Need help finding library resources or have questions about our services. Access to any lied library space other than the book and bean coffee shop and. The library serves as one of the most technologically advanced libraries in the country, containing a computeraided book retrieval system known as a. The architect of record was simpson coulter studio formerly welles pugsley architects.
Unlv libraries 945 e harmon ave, las vegas, nevada 89154 rated 4. In support of the university of nevada, las vegas mission and shared values, the libraries contribute to and support selfsufficient learners who. The university of nevada, las vegas, is a research institution committed to rigorous educational programs and the highest standards of a liberal education. Reference assistance reference librarians are available to answer ready reference questions and to assist patrons in locating sources and using legal research resources. This unique structure sits on a hill with a commanding view of the las vegas valley.
Explore our menu at our las vegas, nevada location today. In addition to the main library, lied library, the unlv libraries are made up of three branch libraries. The 302,000squarefoot, fivestory lied library, which is situated at the center of the unlv. Setup types and capacities setup type min capacity max capacity. Our many entertainmentrelated collections include costume designs, programs, production.
Avoid studying at the libraries during midtermsfinals week, unless you dont mind crowds, people eating next to you, or searching for a place to sit. The special collections unit within the library processes information including photographs and architectural. The lied library building, at 5 stories and 302,000 square feet 28,100 m 2, is the largest on university of nevada, las vegass unlv campus in paradise, nevada. Feb 06, 2020 interlibrary loan supplements the resources directly owned or licensed by the unlv libraries. Lied librarys large collection is about to get bigger. The library was designed by wellespugsley architects of las vegas and leo a daly architects of omaha, neb. At the circulation desk near the front entrance on the first floor of lied library. Please contact the lied circulation desk for your password and login information. The 302,000squarefoot, fivestory lied library, which is situated at the center of the unlv campus, opened in january 2001.
Our city in fiction, on display at unlvs lied library through june, showcases the various ways authors have used the city as a backdrop for their characters. Books returned to a branch of the las vegas clark county library will remain charged to your library card until they reach one of the above libraries, and you will. Lied library, goldfield room documenting las vegas entertainment history unlv university libraries special collections documents the rich history of the vibrant performers and production shows that made las vegas the entertainment capital of the world. Spontaneous new yorknew york 911 shrine lives on at unlv. Unlv digital collections is always trying to improve the user experience. Faqs on borrowing library materials at unlv libraries. Near the intersection of s maryland pkwy and e maude frazier waye harmon ave 702 8952111. Unlvs lied library has won an award for its design from an international planning organization. You have already renewed a book the maximum number of times allowed. Lied library, health sciences library, teacher development and resources library, architecture studies library, and music library. The osher lifelong learning institute at the university of nevada, las vegas olli at unlv is a memberdriven learning community of. Lied library is one of unlvs most prominent campus buildings. The university of nevada, las vegas libraries were established in 1957 and now include the main lied library pronounced.
It has 2,500 study spaces, more than half of them with full network connections. In support of the university of nevada, las vegas mission and shared values, the libraries contribute to and support selfsufficient learners who can discover, access, and use information effectively for academic success, research, and lifelong learning. On monday, september 15, 2014 from approximately 10 a. Articles, newspapers, books and ebooks, videos and more. Turnaround time may be affected by scarcity of sources, distance of sources, holidays and weekends, or incomplete information about the requested item. Beverly rogers, a frequent donator to unlv and one of its most distinguished alumna. Lied library receives hefty endowment unlv scarlet. Lied library receives design award news center university. We do not check out laptops to community users, nonunlv students or alumni. I needed somewhere to study so i chose to study at this library for finals. Lied library, unlv in his book, everyday las vegas. Spontaneous new yorknew york 911 shrine lives on at unlv as.
To select this view place your cursor over the view tab. These edible books generated a considerable draw to lied library with nearly three hundred students, staff, and faculty attending the festival to vote for the best overall edible book. The honor, a merit award for design, was presented by the council of educational facilities planners international at its recent southwest regional conference in albuquerque, n. Lied library in las vegas lied library 4505 s maryland pkwy. Room availability for lied library meeting rooms can be viewed in the room availability view. Unlv libraries borrowing books university of nevada, las vegas.
As we undertake new and exciting digitization projects we want your feedback. For public borrowers, p12 teachers, unlv alumni, olli users, etc. If your items are not overdue, you may renew your books online via the csn online catalog choose the view your record option. University libraries include lied, the main library, and three branch libraries. Lied library in las vegas lied library 4505 s maryland. Las vegas library and lied discovery museum nevada by antoine.
Refreshing ice blended drinks, unique teas, and quality coffees. Las vegas library and lied discovery museum nevada by. The lied library building, at 5 stories and 302,000 square feet 28,100 m2, is the largest on university of nevada, las vegass unlv campus in paradise. The materials include article, book, book chapter, microform, video, dvd, cd, dissertationthesis. The libraries also serve as a resource for the community at large. If you have overdue items, you must come in with the books and your library card to any csn library circulation desk. Our members continue a lifetime of learning by contributing to a program rich in content, shared interests, and life experiences.
An estimated 150,000 volumes are already in the system, and about 10,000 are transferred into the system annually. Unlv exhibit explores how las vegas is portrayed in fiction. Please join or renew by sunday, january 12 to receive your semester parking permit and name badge or updated badge sticker in the mail. Welcome to the spring 2018 semester of olli at unlv. You must return csn library materials to one of the csn libraries, to the unlv lied library, or to the nevada state college library. This library has over four floors and its home to over. Services for law students reference and research assistance reference librarians, who generally have both jds and graduate degrees in information science, are available to assist students in locating sources, using databases, developing research strategies, and finding a wide variety of information. In a climatecontrolled storage room at the heart of unlvs lied library, a historic collection of sympathy and solidarity fills 491 boxes. Ill is used to request materials from other libraries interlibrary loan and to request pdfs of items.
Most articles arrive within 24 hours, and books arrive within a week. Completed in 2001, lied library has become the icon of the university of nevada, las vegas campus. Select a location to reserve a computer up to 7 days in advance. About olli at unlv the osher lifelong learning institute at the university of nevada, las vegas olli at unlv is a mem berled, vibrant learning community of more than 1,700 retired and semiretired adults. We produce accomplished graduates who are well prepared to enter the work force or to continue their education in graduate and professional programs. Unlv libraries author series brought to you by the unlv libraries center for gaming research presenting rex j.
Special collections department, lied library 4505 maryland parkway box 457010 las vegas, nv 891547010 phone. We produce accomplished graduates who are well prepared to enter the work force or to continue their education in graduate and. Unlv law library its way quieter than lied library because the law students are trying to get some serious work done. Books and other library materials cannot be renewed by phone. The wienerrogers law library is open to the public and we invite members of the community to visit the library. You will find databases, journals, ebooks, and reference books to help you with your research process, or provide background information on physical therapy topics. Lied librarys asrs has a capacity of 600,000 bound volumes, according to kenneth marks, unlvs, dean of libraries.
The special collections unit within the library processes. Box 457001 las vegas, nevada 891547001 library site 702 8952111 todays hours. Las vegas library and lied discovery museum 833 las vegas blvd. Unlv university libraries supports student and faculty scholarship and research through our five branches. This guide is intended to help you with your research. Lied library special collections health sciences library architecture library teacher library music library law library. Please dont go here with a group of friends expecting to chitchat.