Welcome to the University Libraries!
Visitors, alumni, and community members are welcome in the University Libraries. Everyone is free to enter the libraries and browse our collections during regular hours. Staff at service desks within each library can assist with locating the materials you need. You can search for holdings in our collection by using Quick Search.
Visitors to the Libraries must comply with the University Libraries conduct policy.
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Visitors include:
- Businesses and members of the general community
- UNLV Alumni
- OSHER Lifelong Learning Institute (OLLI)
- P-12 educators
Visiting campus libraries during Rebel Hours
To visit the Libraries during Rebel Hours, you must make an appointment in advance. If you arrive without an appointment, our ability to accommodate your visit may not be possible.
You will receive a response within 48 hours of submitting your request.
Visiting Special Collections and Archives
Special Collections and Archives, located on the third floor of Lied Library, welcomes visitors to use our unique collections. For more information, visit the Special Collections and Archives visitors guide, and please contact the department directly if you need assistance with arranging your on-site visit.
Visiting the Patent and Trademark Resource Center
The Patent and Trademark Resource Center Powered by Switch in Lied Library has limited walk-in hours on Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday from 3:00 - 5:00 pm. Appointments can also be made by contacting Patrick Griffis, patrick.griffis@unlv.edu to make arrangements for your on-site visit.
Directions and parking
Lied Library address
4505 S Maryland Pkwy
Las Vegas, NV 89154
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Driving directions
From the north
- Take University Center Drive south
- Go across Flamingo, stay to the left
- Take a left onto Harmon Avenue
- Travel approximately half a mile; Lied Library is on the right, just before Harmon ends. If you get to the flashing light you have gone past Lied Library.
From the south
- Take University Center Drive/McCarran Airport Connector north
- Go across Tropicana, stay to the right
- Take a right onto Harmon Avenue
- Travel approximately half a mile; Lied Library is on the right, just before Harmon ends. If you get to the flashing light you’ve gone by Lied Library.
Do not turn onto Harmon Avenue from Maryland Parkway. Harmon does not continue across campus.
Parking on campus
Metered parking is available in the large parking lot behind Lied Library (turn right just before Lied Library). A few metered spaces are also available on the right side of Harmon by the library.
There are 2 accessible parking spots in the metered parking next to the Harmon Ave library entrance.
Available public libraries
These local public libraries are available for public use, but borrowing privileges may vary. All library systems make study space, computers, and access to on-site physical collections available to visitors. While these libraries are not a part of the UNLV University Libraries, they have comparable resources and spaces for use.
If you have questions, please email Ingrid Ruffin, Associate Dean of Research & Education, ingrid.ruffin@unlv.edu.