The University of Arizona Main Library

How can you not give the biggest library in town 5 stars, just for its contents. Staff very helpful, even if they didn’t get it right the first time. In this particular instance, I was trying to donate these lovely lithograph (I think they were lithographs) poster sized prints made by the USFS (United States Forest Service) in the mid 1990’s of various topics (snakes, insects, leaves, trees, where birds make their homes and lizards) and the front info desk person directed me to the lower level info person, who directed me to special collections, who eventually agreed they were worth keeping for the public so future generation can view them and learn from them. Current generations can also benefit by going to the Special Collections Room and asking to see them or waiting for them to be put on display. It’s even possible to order reproductions of them (digital or printed) for personal use on the Special Collections website. It took some time, and talking to a number of people, some who didn’t have much of an idea of where to send me, but it all worked out in the end.

Everything you need in one place, whether you’re studying for an exam or writing your thesis, the library can definitely accommodate. I love that it has access to tons of databases, and includes reference managers like refworks. You can fax, print, copy, and even use specialized software like Photoshop or spss depending on your needs or interests. The library staff is always super helpful and very knowledgeable, and if they don’t know the answer they’ll direct you to someone who does. They let you check out a variety equipment. Finally, my lifesaver is the cellphone charging station.
It does get packed during finals, so make sure you reserve a room in advance. During this crazy time, you can expect to see Wilbur the Wildcat stopping by to say hi to students, as well as free coffee breaks and massages.

Great service, huge collection and open 24 hours 5 days a week!