Research Support at the Libraries
Currently enrolled UW students with a WyoOne card can access library services and support. Policies regarding borrowing books and other materials are available here. Most items are renewed automatically, and we’ll email you when they should be returned.
Students also have 24-hour access to online resources both on and off-campus. These resources include a comprehensive list of Research Databases and curated Research Guides for your research needs.
If you need to access materials outside of the Libraries collections, multiple services are available at no cost:
- Interlibrary Loan (ILL)allows UW students to request books, journal articles, media, and other materials regardless of where it is available.
- Prospector is a service that allows University students, faculty, and staff to request books, media, journals/articles, and other items from over 200 academic, public, and special libraries in Colorado.
For more information or assistance with these services, please contact the Help Desk at libcirc@uwyo.edu or 307-766-3190.
Materials at the Libraries
Undergraduate students have 24-hour access to online resources both on and off-campus.
The free Libby app provides access to other eMaterials from UW Libraries and all Wyoming state libraries.
Available resources include:
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Digital Collections
UW Libraries is home to several digital repositories, including various digital collections, research data, and scholarly outputs.
- Wyoming Data Repository (WDR): A research data management system for the University of Wyoming and all Wyoming Community Colleges
- WyoScholar Digital Repository: An open-access repository of student publications, open educational resources, open-access faculty publications, and other forms of gray literature.
- Wyoming Newspaper Collection: Historic Wyoming Newspapers from every county in Wyoming from 1849 to the present.
- And more.
Emmett D. Chisum Special Collections
Emmett D. Chisum Special Collections primarily holds printed publications related to the American West from the late 19th century to the present.
- The Grace Raymond Hebard Collection: The most comprehensive collection of published materials about Wyoming history, culture and natural history.
- The Canoso Miniature Book Collection: This collection includes books smaller than 3 inches by 3 inches as well as a selection of artists' books.
- The Historic Clothing Collection: Consisting of both books and clothing magazines, the historic clothing collection also includes books on costumes and the history of undergarments.
- And more.
Media Collections
UW Libraries offers access to both physical and streaming media.
- Videos: DVD/Blu-Ray collection of over 23,000 titles suitable for kindergarten through adult audiences. The collection features educational titles, as well as award-winning theatrical films and television series.
- CD-ROMs: Discs containing electronic files, primarily published by the Federal Government.
- Streaming Media: Video and audio available through UW Libraries databases.
- And more.
Spaces + Services in the Libraries
The UW Libraries have a number of spaces and resources available to undergraduate students. Study and reading spaces are available in Coe Library and other locations on campus:
- Reservable rooms in Coe Library and across campus
- The Emmett D. Chisum Special Collections Reading Room
- The Alma Doke McMurry Reading Room
Students have access to over 100 lab computers and docking stations throughout Coe Library, as well as access to computer labs and printing services across campus. Information on other services provided by UW Libraries, such as copying and scanning, laptops and iPads, computer labs, and more, is available here.
For further information or assistance with these services, please contact the Help Desk at libcirc@uwyo.edu or 307-766-3190.
Undergraduate students may also utilize creative and collaboration spaces, such as the Coe Student Innovation Center(CSIC), a UWIN Makerspace Lab, and Studio Coe.
The equipment in the CSIC supports 3D printing and scanning; sewing, embroidery, and vinyl cutting; and more. Studio Coe provides access to and support for various Adobe programs (Photoshop, Illustrator, Animate), game development and virtual reality software (Visual Studio Code, Unity, Blender).
Academic services and support include the Writing Center and STEP Tutoring.
Connect with the Libraries
Students can contact the UW Libraries for assistance in several ways. Librarians are available for assistance in subject specific help, student success, and more.
- Book an appointment with a Librarian
- Contact a Research Librarian
- Consult our tutorials or attend a workshop
Library Coaches can help students with a variety of topics related to using the Libraries, using research resources, and finding quality information.
If students have a quick question that requires a fast response, the Librarian Chat is available 7 days a week from 10 am to 10 pm. Students may also Text a Librarian from Monday to Friday and will receive a response as soon as possible.
