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Books at Atkins Library

Atkins Library has nearly 4 million books in our collection (including e-books) to fulfill your academic and recreational needs!

Some quick facts about borrowing books:

  • Books can be checked out at the Information & Research Desk or at a self-checkout machine -- we have one across from the Information & Research Desk, and one on the Ground Floor in the Compact Shelving Room (G02).

 

  • Return library books at the Information & Research Desk, or at any of the library book drops across campus. There is also a book drop on the library's exterior (near the 1st Floor entrance), and three inside the library (one on the 1st Floor and two on the Ground Floor).

 

  • There is no limit on the number of books you can check out!

 

  • Undergraduate students can borrow books for 3 weeks at a time, with a chance to renew the loan twice (for a total borrow period of up to 9 weeks). 

 

  • To renew items, login to your library account on our website, or you can stop by the Information & Research Desk, give us a call at 704-687-0491, or use the live chat on our website.

Explore the Library's Collection

The library's search system is your gateway to access the millions of books, articles, films, and records we have available in our collection. Start your search on the main page of the library's website or use the search box below!

Search for Anything

Request a Book to Check Out

Watch this short video to learn how to request a book for checkout through the library's search system! Please note that it may take 24-48 hours for your requested item(s) to be ready for pickup. Our website has more information about requests.

Finding a Book on the Shelf

If you'd prefer to find the book yourself rather than submit a request, watch this helpful video to learn how to find a book on the shelves (or as we call them, the stacks)!

Technology -- Information & Research Desk

The following items are available on a first-come, first-served basis at the Information & Research Desk:

*Note that once you return a laptop or a hotspot, you will have to wait 24 hours before you can check out another one.

Technology -- Area 49 Desk

Located on the 2nd floor, the Area 49 Desk has more specialized technology and equipment available to borrow on a first-come, first-served basis. This desk has different hours than the library -- see the Area 49 Desk hours here.