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more informationIn May, Southwestern University will welcome Adam Winkler ’04 as the commencement speaker for the graduation ceremony celebrating the class of 2024.
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more informationLearn more about Southwestern University’s Women’s Annex and view a fascinating film clip from over a century ago.
more informationStudent bridges theater and technology to create an automatic spotlight tracker.
more informationDiscover the thrill of exploration through the Outdoor Adventure Program.
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more informationIn May, Southwestern University will welcome Adam Winkler ’04 as the commencement speaker for the graduation ceremony celebrating the class of 2024.
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more informationOn April 8, 2024, the University invites all to experience an astronomical event.
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more informationLearn more about Southwestern University’s Women’s Annex and view a fascinating film clip from over a century ago.
more informationDiscover the thrill of exploration through the Outdoor Adventure Program.
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more informationIn May, Southwestern University will welcome Adam Winkler ’04 as the commencement speaker for the graduation ceremony celebrating the class of 2024.
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more informationVisitors are any individuals other than a current SU students, staff or faculty. SU Alumni and anyone’s dependents are considered visitors.
Visitors to the library must register in the Visitor Log at the InfoDesk upon arrival, and sign out upon leaving.
At 8pm, Sunday - Thursday, the entry doors lock and only SU Pirate Card holders can swipe for entry.
Only current SU faculty and students are allowed remain in the library after 9pm weeknights. All other patrons must leave the building for the night at 9pm.
Requirements
All outside groups interested in visiting the A. Frank Smith, Jr. Library Center must make arrangements at least two weeks in advance of the proposed visit.
In order to meet the needs of our own students, faculty, and classes, please note we are not able to grant all requests or to set aside designated space for visitors.
To inquire about scheduling a visit to the A. Frank Smith, Jr. Library Center, please contact Jean Whewell, Operations Manager at 512-863-1635 or whewellj@southwestern.edu.
Expectations
Teachers are responsible for their students’ conduct while on campus.
Teachers and chaperones must accompany the class at all times and be prepared to assist students with their work.
Students will need to conform their behavior to that of a library, classroom, and business office, as all environments are present in the building.
Teachers will want to familiarize themselves beforehand with available library resources. A reference librarian may be available to answer brief general questions during your visit, depending on college student needs that day, but assistance cannot be guaranteed.
Priorities for facility use are as follows:
See General Facilities Use Policy for regulations applicable to ALL University facilities.
Exceptions to this policy must be approved by the Director of the Library.
See Borrower Services for policies regarding materials use.
See Acquisitions Policies for our collection development plan, including donations of materials to the library.