Hours

Gordon Library is open convenient hours to support the research needs of the entire WPI community.

Hours for getting help from specific library areas such as Helpdesk, Research Assistance, ATC Technology for Teaching and Learning, and the Archives and Special Collections are listed below, as well as the café's hours, and more information about how to reserve one of the library's labs. Consultations or appointments outside of these hours may be possible, so please ask.

Please note that a valid WPI ID is required for access to the library after 9 p.m., and the library doors are locked 10 minutes prior to closing to allow the staff to secure the building.

During undergraduate term breaks and other dates that fall outside of the regular academic year, library hours are subject to change and are noted here as "exceptions," so when in doubt, please call ahead to confirm.

Gordon Library Information Desk +1-508-831-5410

Academic Year (August 25, 2011 – May 1, 2012)

Gordon Library Hours
Monday – Thursday	Open 8 a.m. – 1 a.m.
Friday	Open 8 a.m. – 7 p.m.
Saturday	Open 11 a.m. – 9 p.m.
Sunday	Open 11 a.m. – 1 a.m.

SUMMER 2012 HOURS (MAY 2, 2012 - AUGUST 22, 2012)

Gordon Library Hours
Monday – Thursday	Open 8 a.m. – 9 p.m.
Friday	Open 8 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Saturday	Closed
Sunday	Open 5 p.m. – 9 p.m.

 Exceptions:

• Open June 2, Noon - 4 p.m.
• Closed May 27-28
• Closed July 4

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. – 7:30 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.