Hours
Gordon Library is open convenient hours to support the research needs of the entire WPI community. Hours for specific areas such as Research Assistance, Helpdesk, Technology for Teaching and Learning, Archives, and the café are listed below. Please note exceptions. Consultations outside of normal hours are available.
Current students, faculty and staff have card access with their WPI ID after 9 p.m. when the library is open past that time. The library doors are locked 10 minutes prior to closing to allow staff to secure the building.
Gordon Library Information Desk +1-508-831-5410
Academic Year (August 23, 2012 – April 30, 2013)
| Gordon Library Hours | |
|---|---|
| Monday – Thursday | Open 8 a.m. – 1 a.m. |
| Friday | Open 8 a.m. – 9 p.m. |
| Saturday | Open 11 a.m. – 9 p.m. |
| Sunday | Open 11 a.m. – 1 a.m. |
Exceptions:
Wednesday, April 24: Open 8 a.m. - 3 a.m.
Thursday, April 25: Open 8 a.m. - 3 a.m.
Sunday, April 28: Open 11 a.m. - 3 a.m.
Monday, April 29: Open 8 a.m. - 3 a.m.
Tuesday, April 30: Open 8 a.m. - 9 p.m.
Helpdesk +1-508-831-5888
| Helpdesk Hours | |
|---|---|
| Monday – Thursday | Open 8 a.m. –10 p.m. |
| Friday | Open 8 a.m. – 7 p.m. |
| Saturday | Open 11a.m. - 6 p.m. |
| Sunday | Open 11 a.m. – 10 p.m. |
Research Assistance +1-508-831-6700
Basic reference support is available during all open library hours.
| Research Consultation Hours | |
|---|---|
| Monday – Thursday | Open 9 a.m. – 9 p.m. |
| Friday | Open 9 a.m. – 5 p.m. |
| Saturday | Open 1 p.m. – 5 p.m. |
| Sunday | Open 11 a.m. – 10 p.m. |
Consultations are also available by appointment or online.
ATC Technology for Teaching and Learning +1-508-831-5220
| ATC TTL Hours | |
|---|---|
| Monday | Open 8 a.m. – 5 p.m. |
| Tuesday – Thursday | Open 8 a.m. – 9 p.m. |
| Friday | Open 8 a.m. – 7 p.m. |
| Saturday – Sunday | Closed |
Library Facilities
The library's Multimedia Lab, and Labs A and B are all closed 30 minutes ahead of the rest of the library.
Please review our Use Policy for Anderson Labs and Gordon Conference Room 303 before you request access.
Archives and Special Collections +1-508-831-6112
| Archives and Special Collections Hours | |
|---|---|
| Saturday – Monday, Holidays | Closed |
| Tuesday – Friday | Open 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. |
Hours are subject to change, and appointments are recommended for visiting the Archives and Special Collections.
Class of 1970 Café
| Café Hours | |
|---|---|
| Monday – Thursday | Open 8 a.m. – 9 p.m. |
| Friday | Open 8 a.m. – 2 p.m. |
