10 Things to Know About the Library

Belk Library exterior view, lit up at night

The Libraries are perfect for a late-night study session

Belk Library is open 24/5 during the semester and all library locations have evening and/or weekend hours.

See the library hours

Librarians Laura Langberg and Emma Sobczak Schell smiling in the Belk Library Makerspace

Librarians are happy to help

Send us a chat or stop by the desk any time. You can also make a research appointment for in-depth help.

Ask a librarian

student working on a laptop

You can borrow laptops, cameras, and other technology

The Tech Checkout Desk offers a variety of equipment to help with projects.

See equipment for checkout

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Create academic and personal projects in the Makerspace

The Makerspace offers 3D printing, laser and vinyl cutters, sewing machines, crafting supplies, and more.

Visit the Makerspace

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Study rooms can be booked online

Every library location has reservable study rooms.

Book a study room

Belk Library food pantry sign and stocked shelves

Our Food Pantry is open to all students and employees

Belk Library’s Food Pantry is located on the second floor in Room 222 and is open any time the library is open.

See pantry hours or make a donation

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Our Audio & Video Recording Rooms take projects to the next level

Students, faculty, and staff can reserve these rooms through the Audio/Video Room Booking system.

Make a reservation

collage of movie covers

We have movies, games, graphic novels, and more

You can borrow video games and board games, stream movies and audiobooks, and more.

See our popular materials

Student wearing VR headset. The simulation she is using is mirrored on a wall-mounted display.

The Virtual Reality Studio houses five VR workstations for class and student use

This space can be used for classroom exploration, projects, and individual use.

Explore the VR Studio

Student wearing VR headset. The simulation she is using is mirrored on a wall-mounted display.

We welcome student employees

We employ over 125 students each year, and our student employees are eligible for scholarships through the Library Student Employee Scholarships program.

Apply for student jobs at the library