Welcome to the University Libraries, a central foundation for Tennessee’s oldest land-grant and primary research university. We are here to assist you with any information need or research question that you may have.
The information below pertains only to Hodges Library. Please visit our Branch Libraries page for specific information on their services for visitors and alumni.
Building Access
Patrons are not required to sign-in or show identification when entering the Hodges Library between the hours of 7 a.m and midnight. UT faculty, students, and staff ONLY are permitted to enter between midnight and 7 am, and a UT ID is required. Children must be supervised by an adult chaperone.
Computer Access
Sponsored and non-sponsored visitors may log in to the ut-visitor wireless network. Eduroam is available to visitors from other universities participating in that system (http://www.eduroam.org).
To use library computers for research purposes, visitors must do one of the following:
- Present a university or school ID
- Present a sponsor letter from a campus department
- Follow UT Libraries’ Internet Access Policy
- Join the Library Friends to become a library subscriber http://wp.utk.edu/friends
Use of Print Resources
The Libraries’ print collections are available to all users for in-house use. Visitors requiring materials from Library Storage, should use a Storage Request Form to order materials in advance.
Use of Online Collections and Resources
Visitors to Hodges Library using their own laptops and mobile devices may log in to one of two visitor wireless networks to access email, the Internet, and library databases or may obtain a password for library computer access from the Circulation desk.
The Tennessee Electronic Library (TEL) is a collection of 40+ databases that provide access to over 400,000 magazine, journal, and newspaper articles, essays, podcasts, videos, e-books, primary source materials, and more. TEL is available free of charge to any Tennessee resident and is accessible 24/7 from any computer with access to the internet.
Borrowing Privileges
Visit the Circulation pages for information on borrowing privileges. Non-UT affiliates may also borrow materials by using Interlibrary Loan at their local public library or may purchase a borrower’s card.
Photocopies and Printing
Making photocopies costs six cents per page and requires a copy card. Money may be added to a card at a copy card dispenser using cash bills. Printing from guest computers is not available. Alternatives to printing may be to save the information on a flash drive or e-mail the information to yourself.
Assistance
For assistance locating materials or using resources, visit Circulation or Research Services at the Melrose entrance to the Commons. If you have questions that you would like to ask prior to your visit, you may email your question or call.
Groups
Organized groups wanting to schedule a library tour can fill out the reservation form or contact Library Outreach and Community Learning Services.
Directions and Parking
Visitors to Hodges Library should park at Volunteer Hall on White Avenue or at a street meter. Location and parking information is also available for the Agriculture & Veterinary Medicine Library.
For more information also see:
Note: Parking is very difficult on home football game days.
Community
When is Hodges open?
Find up-to-date hours of operation for all UT Libraries here: http://www.lib.utk.edu/hours/.
When classes are in session during fall and spring semesters, Hodges Library is open 24 hours, 5 days a week. Hours vary during holidays and breaks.
When can visitors access Hodges Library?
Patrons are not required to sign-in or show identification when entering the Hodges Library between the hours of 7 a.m and midnight. UT faculty, students, and staff ONLY are permitted to enter between midnight and 7 am, and a UT ID is required. Children must be supervised by an adult chaperone.
Does the library have a fax machine I can use?
No, there is not a public fax machine in Hodges Library. You can find a fax machine at UCopy, which is in the University Center, room 125. Remember that you can also fax from your computer or scan a document and attach it to an email message. Scanners are available at the Studio on the second floor of Hodges, 865.974.6396
What is The Commons?
The Commons is the entire second floor of Hodges Library. Areas include Commons North, Commons South, Dixie Marie Wooten Commons West, The Studio, a Starbucks coffee shop, a POD Market, and many help desks, including Research Assistance and Circulation. Get a map of the Commons here: https://www.lib.utk.edu/about/files/hodges-floor-map-2.pdf.