Library Winter Hours--December 2023/January2024

As finals and the fall 2023 semester come to a close, just a quick reminder regarding changes to the Library’s hours over Winter Break. Most importantly, Olin Library will be closed and physical resources will be inaccessible to patrons from Friday, December 22 through Monday, January 1.

Winter Hours and Library Closures

https://library.wustl.edu/news/2023-winter-closure/

Most locations of Washington University Libraries including John M. Olin Library will observe a winter closure from December 26-28 that will be in addition to the designated university year-end holidays. The following locations of Washington University Libraries will be inaccessible to patrons from Friday, December 22 through Monday, January 1:

Regular winter break hours and operations at the University Libraries will resume on Tuesday, January 2. Details and hours for all libraries can be viewed on the Library Hours page.

All remote resources including 24/7 chat will remain available throughout winter break. Faculty and students are encouraged to reach out to their subject librarians with questions.

Service Adjustments during Winter Break

• Campus Delivery will be suspended on December 20 and resume on January 3
• All patron requests for Olin and West Campus libraries (holds, Campus Delivery, MOBIUS, ILL, Course Reserves) will be suspended on December 21 and queued for processing on January 2
• Materials on the Olin hold shelf that would have expired during the closure will be extended to January 5
• Starting December 21, items left in return bins at Olin and West Campus Libraries, Throop Drive, and South 40 will not be discharged until January 2