Visiting Gordon Library
The Gordon Library is open to the WPI community, alumni, and the general public. Find the library’s location on the campus map. Use the library floor maps to guide your tour. For directions to the WPI campus and information on parking and public transportation, see Coming to Campus.
| Oct 26 Sunday | Oct 27 Monday | Oct 28 Tuesday | Oct 29 Wednesday | Oct 30 Thursday | Oct 31 Friday | Nov 01 Saturday | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gordon Library | 11am – 1am | 8am – 1am | 8am – 1am | 8am – 1am | 8am – 1am | 8am – 9pm | 11am – 9pm | 
| Online Chat Services | 11am – 1am | 8am – 1am | 8am – 1am | 8am – 1am | 8am – 1am | 8am – 9pm | 11am – 9pm | 
| Research Office Hours | Closed | Closed | 2:30pm – 4pm | 12pm – 2pm | 2:30pm – 4pm | Closed | Closed | 
| Tech Suites | 11am – 12:30am | 8am – 12:30am | 8am – 12:30am | 8am – 12:30am | 8am – 12:30am | 8am – 8:30pm | 11am – 8:30pm | 
| Archives & Special Collections | Closed | By Appointment 9:00am-1:00pm; Open 1:00pm-4:00pm | By Appointment 9:00am-1:00pm; Open 1:00pm-4:00pm | By Appointment 9:00am-1:00pm; Open 1:00pm-4:00pm | By Appointment 9:00am-1:00pm; Open 1:00pm-4:00pm | By Appointment 9:00am-1:00pm; Open 1:00pm-4:00pm | Closed | 
| Nov 02 Sunday | Nov 03 Monday | Nov 04 Tuesday | Nov 05 Wednesday | Nov 06 Thursday | Nov 07 Friday | Nov 08 Saturday | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gordon Library | 11am – 1am | 8am – 1am | 8am – 1am | 8am – 1am | 8am – 1am | 8am – 9pm | 11am – 9pm | 
| Online Chat Services | 11am – 1am | 8am – 1am | 8am – 1am | 8am – 1am | 8am – 1am | 8am – 9pm | 11am – 9pm | 
| Research Office Hours | Closed | Closed | Closed | 12pm – 2pm | 2:30pm – 4pm | Closed | Closed | 
| Tech Suites | 11am – 12:30am | 8am – 12:30am | 8am – 12:30am | 8am – 12:30am | 8am – 12:30am | 8am – 8:30pm | 11am – 8:30pm | 
| Archives & Special Collections | Closed | By Appointment 9:00am-1:00pm; Open 1:00pm-4:00pm | By Appointment 9:00am-1:00pm; Open 1:00pm-4:00pm | By Appointment 9:00am-1:00pm; Open 1:00pm-4:00pm | By Appointment 9:00am-1:00pm; Open 1:00pm-4:00pm | By Appointment 9:00am-1:00pm; Open 1:00pm-4:00pm | Closed | 
| Nov 09 Sunday | Nov 10 Monday | Nov 11 Tuesday | Nov 12 Wednesday | Nov 13 Thursday | Nov 14 Friday | Nov 15 Saturday | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gordon Library | 11am – 1am | 8am – 1am | 8am – 1am | 8am – 1am | 8am – 1am | 8am – 9pm | 11am – 9pm | 
| Online Chat Services | 11am – 1am | 8am – 1am | 8am – 1am | 8am – 1am | 8am – 1am | 8am – 9pm | 11am – 9pm | 
| Research Office Hours | Closed | Closed | 2:30pm – 4pm | 12pm – 2pm | 2:30pm – 4pm | Closed | Closed | 
| Tech Suites | 11am – 12:30am | 8am – 12:30am | 8am – 12:30am | 8am – 12:30am | 8am – 12:30am | 8am – 8:30pm | 11am – 8:30pm | 
| Archives & Special Collections | Closed | By Appointment 9:00am-1:00pm; Open 1:00pm-4:00pm | By Appointment 9:00am-1:00pm; Open 1:00pm-4:00pm | By Appointment 9:00am-1:00pm; Open 1:00pm-4:00pm | By Appointment 9:00am-1:00pm; Open 1:00pm-4:00pm | By Appointment 9:00am-1:00pm; Open 1:00pm-4:00pm | Closed | 
| Nov 16 Sunday | Nov 17 Monday | Nov 18 Tuesday | Nov 19 Wednesday | Nov 20 Thursday | Nov 21 Friday | Nov 22 Saturday | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gordon Library | 11am – 1am | 8am – 1am | 8am – 1am | 8am – 1am | 8am – 1am | 8am – 9pm | 11am – 9pm | 
| Online Chat Services | 11am – 1am | 8am – 1am | 8am – 1am | 8am – 1am | 8am – 1am | 8am – 9pm | 11am – 9pm | 
| Research Office Hours | Closed | Closed | 2:30pm – 4pm | 12pm – 2pm | 2:30pm – 4pm | Closed | Closed | 
| Tech Suites | 11am – 12:30am | 8am – 12:30am | 8am – 12:30am | 8am – 12:30am | 8am – 12:30am | 8am – 8:30pm | 11am – 8:30pm | 
| Archives & Special Collections | Closed | By Appointment 9:00am-1:00pm; Open 1:00pm-4:00pm | By Appointment 9:00am-1:00pm; Open 1:00pm-4:00pm | By Appointment 9:00am-1:00pm; Open 1:00pm-4:00pm | By Appointment 9:00am-1:00pm; Open 1:00pm-4:00pm | By Appointment 9:00am-1:00pm; Open 1:00pm-4:00pm | Closed | 
| Nov 23 Sunday | Nov 24 Monday | Nov 25 Tuesday | Nov 26 Wednesday | Nov 27 Thursday | Nov 28 Friday | Nov 29 Saturday | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gordon Library | 11am – 1am | 8am – 1am | 8am – 9pm | Closed | Closed | Closed | Closed | 
| Online Chat Services | 11am – 1am | 8am – 1am | 8am – 9pm | Closed | Closed | Closed | Closed | 
| Research Office Hours | Closed | Closed | 2:30pm – 4pm | Closed | Closed | Closed | Closed | 
| Tech Suites | 11am – 12:30am | 8am – 12:30am | 8am – 8:30pm | Closed | Closed | Closed | Closed | 
| Archives & Special Collections | Closed | By Appointment 9:00am-1:00pm; Open 1:00pm-4:00pm | By Appointment 9:00am-1:00pm; Open 1:00pm-4:00pm | Closed Thanksgiving | Closed Thanksgiving | Closed Thanksgiving | Closed | 
| Nov 30 Sunday | Dec 01 Monday | Dec 02 Tuesday | Dec 03 Wednesday | Dec 04 Thursday | Dec 05 Friday | Dec 06 Saturday | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gordon Library | 11am – 1am | 8am – 1am | 8am – 1am | 8am – 1am | 8am – 1am | 8am – 9pm | 11am – 9pm | 
| Online Chat Services | 11am – 1am | 8am – 1am | 8am – 1am | 8am – 1am | 8am – 1am | 8am – 9pm | 11am – 9pm | 
| Research Office Hours | Closed | Closed | 2:30pm – 4pm | 12pm – 2pm | 2:30pm – 4pm | Closed | Closed | 
| Tech Suites | 11am – 12:30am | 8am – 12:30am | 8am – 12:30am | 8am – 12:30am | 8am – 12:30am | 8am – 8:30pm | 11am – 8:30pm | 
| Archives & Special Collections | Closed | By Appointment 9:00am-1:00pm; Open 1:00pm-4:00pm | By Appointment 9:00am-1:00pm; Open 1:00pm-4:00pm | By Appointment 9:00am-1:00pm; Open 1:00pm-4:00pm | By Appointment 9:00am-1:00pm; Open 1:00pm-4:00pm | By Appointment 9:00am-1:00pm; Open 1:00pm-4:00pm | Closed | 
| Dec 07 Sunday | Dec 08 Monday | Dec 09 Tuesday | Dec 10 Wednesday | Dec 11 Thursday | Dec 12 Friday | Dec 13 Saturday | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gordon Library | 11am – 1am | 8am – 1am | 8am – 1am | 8am – 1am | 8am – 1am | 8am – 9pm | Closed | 
| Online Chat Services | 11am – 1am | 8am – 1am | 8am – 1am | 8am – 1am | 8am – 1am | 8am – 9pm | Closed | 
| Research Office Hours | Closed | Closed | 2:30pm – 4pm | 12pm – 2pm | 2:30pm – 4pm | Closed | – | 
| Tech Suites | 11am – 12:30am | 8am – 12:30am | 8am – 12:30am | 8am – 12:30am | 8am – 12:30am | 8am – 8:30pm | Closed | 
| Archives & Special Collections | Closed | By Appointment 9:00am-1:00pm; Open 1:00pm-4:00pm | By Appointment 9:00am-1:00pm; Open 1:00pm-4:00pm | By Appointment 9:00am-1:00pm; Open 1:00pm-4:00pm | By Appointment 9:00am-1:00pm; Open 1:00pm-4:00pm | By Appointment 9:00am-1:00pm; Open 1:00pm-4:00pm | Closed | 
| Dec 14 Sunday | Dec 15 Monday | Dec 16 Tuesday | Dec 17 Wednesday | Dec 18 Thursday | Dec 19 Friday | Dec 20 Saturday | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gordon Library | Closed | 8am – 5pm | 8am – 5pm | 8am – 5pm | 8am – 5pm | 8am – 5pm | Closed | 
| Online Chat Services | Closed | 8am – 5pm | 8am – 5pm | 8am – 5pm | 8am – 5pm | 8am – 5pm | Closed | 
| Research Office Hours | Closed | Closed | Closed | Closed | Closed | Closed | Closed | 
| Tech Suites | Closed | 8am – 4:30pm | 8am – 4:30pm | 8am – 4:30pm | 8am – 4:30pm | 8am – 4:30pm | Closed | 
| Archives & Special Collections | Closed | By Appointment | By Appointment | By Appointment | By Appointment | By Appointment | Closed | 
| Dec 21 Sunday | Dec 22 Monday | Dec 23 Tuesday | Dec 24 Wednesday | Dec 25 Thursday | Dec 26 Friday | Dec 27 Saturday | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gordon Library | Closed | 8am – 5pm | 8am – 5pm | Closed | Closed | Closed | Closed | 
| Online Chat Services | Closed | 8am – 5pm | 8am – 5pm | Closed | Closed | Closed | Closed | 
| Research Office Hours | Closed | Closed | Closed | Closed | Closed | Closed | Closed | 
| Tech Suites | Closed | 8am – 4:30pm | 8am – 4:30pm | Closed | Closed | Closed | Closed | 
| Archives & Special Collections | Closed | By Appointment | By Appointment | Closed | Closed | Closed | Closed | 
| Dec 28 Sunday | Dec 29 Monday | Dec 30 Tuesday | Dec 31 Wednesday | Jan 01 Thursday | Jan 02 Friday | Jan 03 Saturday | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gordon Library | Closed | Closed | Closed | Closed | Closed | Closed | Closed | 
| Online Chat Services | Closed | Closed | Closed | Closed | Closed | Closed | Closed | 
| Research Office Hours | Closed | Closed | Closed | Closed | Closed | Closed | Closed | 
| Tech Suites | Closed | Closed | Closed | Closed | Closed | Closed | Closed | 
| Archives & Special Collections | Closed | Closed | Closed | Closed | Closed | Closed | Closed | 
| Jan 04 Sunday | Jan 05 Monday | Jan 06 Tuesday | Jan 07 Wednesday | Jan 08 Thursday | Jan 09 Friday | Jan 10 Saturday | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gordon Library | Closed | 8am – 5pm | 8am – 5pm | 8am – 5pm | 8am – 5pm | 8am – 5pm | Closed | 
| Online Chat Services | Closed | 8am – 5pm | 8am – 5pm | 8am – 5pm | 8am – 5pm | 8am – 5pm | Closed | 
| Research Office Hours | Closed | Closed | Closed | Closed | Closed | Closed | Closed | 
| Tech Suites | Closed | 8am – 4:30pm | 8am – 4:30pm | 8am – 4:30pm | 8am – 4:30pm | 8am – 4:30pm | Closed | 
| Archives & Special Collections | Closed | By Appointment | By Appointment | By Appointment | By Appointment | By Appointment | Closed | 
| Jan 11 Sunday | Jan 12 Monday | Jan 13 Tuesday | Jan 14 Wednesday | Jan 15 Thursday | Jan 16 Friday | Jan 17 Saturday | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gordon Library | Closed | 8am – 5pm | 8am – 9pm | 8am – 1am | 8am – 1am | 8am – 9pm | 11am – 9pm | 
| Online Chat Services | Closed | 8am – 5pm | 8am – 9pm | 8am – 1am | 8am – 1am | 8am – 9pm | 11am – 9pm | 
| Research Office Hours | Closed | Closed | Closed | – | – | – | – | 
| Tech Suites | Closed | 8am – 4:30pm | 8am – 8:30pm | 8am – 12:30am | 8am – 12:30am | 8am – 8:30pm | 11am – 8:30pm | 
| Archives & Special Collections | Closed | By Appointment | By Appointment | By Appointment 9:00am-1:00pm; Open 1:00pm-4:00pm | By Appointment 9:00am-1:00pm; Open 1:00pm-4:00pm | By Appointment 9:00am-1:00pm; Open 1:00pm-4:00pm | Closed | 
| Jan 18 Sunday | Jan 19 Monday | Jan 20 Tuesday | Jan 21 Wednesday | Jan 22 Thursday | Jan 23 Friday | Jan 24 Saturday | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gordon Library | 11am – 1am | 8am – 1am | 8am – 1am | 8am – 1am | 8am – 1am | 8am – 9pm | 11am – 9pm | 
| Online Chat Services | 11am – 1am | 8am – 1am | 8am – 1am | 8am – 1am | 8am – 1am | 8am – 9pm | 11am – 9pm | 
| Research Office Hours | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | 
| Tech Suites | 11am – 12:30am | 8am – 12:30am | 8am – 12:30am | 8am – 12:30am | 8am – 12:30am | 8am – 8:30pm | 11am – 8:30pm | 
| Archives & Special Collections | Closed | By Appointment 9:00am-1:00pm; Open 1:00pm-4:00pm | By Appointment 9:00am-1:00pm; Open 1:00pm-4:00pm | By Appointment 9:00am-1:00pm; Open 1:00pm-4:00pm | By Appointment 9:00am-1:00pm; Open 1:00pm-4:00pm | By Appointment 9:00am-1:00pm; Open 1:00pm-4:00pm | Closed | 
| Jan 25 Sunday | Jan 26 Monday | Jan 27 Tuesday | Jan 28 Wednesday | Jan 29 Thursday | Jan 30 Friday | Jan 31 Saturday | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gordon Library | 11am – 1am | 8am – 1am | 8am – 1am | 8am – 1am | 8am – 1am | 8am – 9pm | 11am – 9pm | 
| Online Chat Services | 11am – 1am | 8am – 1am | 8am – 1am | 8am – 1am | 8am – 1am | 8am – 9pm | 11am – 9pm | 
| Research Office Hours | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | 
| Tech Suites | 11am – 12:30am | 8am – 12:30am | 8am – 12:30am | 8am – 12:30am | 8am – 12:30am | 8am – 8:30pm | 11am – 8:30pm | 
| Archives & Special Collections | Closed | By Appointment 9:00am-1:00pm; Open 1:00pm-4:00pm | By Appointment 9:00am-1:00pm; Open 1:00pm-4:00pm | By Appointment 9:00am-1:00pm; Open 1:00pm-4:00pm | By Appointment 9:00am-1:00pm; Open 1:00pm-4:00pm | By Appointment 9:00am-1:00pm; Open 1:00pm-4:00pm | Closed | 
| Feb 01 Sunday | Feb 02 Monday | Feb 03 Tuesday | Feb 04 Wednesday | Feb 05 Thursday | Feb 06 Friday | Feb 07 Saturday | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gordon Library | 11am – 1am | 8am – 1am | 8am – 1am | 8am – 1am | 8am – 1am | 8am – 9pm | 11am – 9pm | 
| Online Chat Services | 11am – 1am | 8am – 1am | 8am – 1am | 8am – 1am | 8am – 1am | 8am – 9pm | 11am – 9pm | 
| Research Office Hours | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | 
| Tech Suites | 11am – 12:30am | 8am – 12:30am | 8am – 12:30am | 8am – 12:30am | 8am – 12:30am | 8am – 8:30pm | 11am – 8:30pm | 
| Archives & Special Collections | Closed | By Appointment 9:00am-1:00pm; Open 1:00pm-4:00pm | By Appointment 9:00am-1:00pm; Open 1:00pm-4:00pm | By Appointment 9:00am-1:00pm; Open 1:00pm-4:00pm | By Appointment 9:00am-1:00pm; Open 1:00pm-4:00pm | By Appointment 9:00am-1:00pm; Open 1:00pm-4:00pm | Closed | 
| Feb 08 Sunday | Feb 09 Monday | Feb 10 Tuesday | Feb 11 Wednesday | Feb 12 Thursday | Feb 13 Friday | Feb 14 Saturday | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gordon Library | 11am – 1am | 8am – 1am | 8am – 1am | 8am – 1am | 8am – 1am | 8am – 9pm | 11am – 9pm | 
| Online Chat Services | 11am – 1am | 8am – 1am | 8am – 1am | 8am – 1am | 8am – 1am | 8am – 9pm | 11am – 9pm | 
| Research Office Hours | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | 
| Tech Suites | 11am – 12:30am | 8am – 12:30am | 8am – 12:30am | 8am – 12:30am | 8am – 12:30am | 8am – 8:30pm | 11am – 8:30pm | 
| Archives & Special Collections | Closed | By Appointment 9:00am-1:00pm; Open 1:00pm-4:00pm | By Appointment 9:00am-1:00pm; Open 1:00pm-4:00pm | By Appointment 9:00am-1:00pm; Open 1:00pm-4:00pm | By Appointment 9:00am-1:00pm; Open 1:00pm-4:00pm | By Appointment 9:00am-1:00pm; Open 1:00pm-4:00pm | Closed | 
| Feb 15 Sunday | Feb 16 Monday | Feb 17 Tuesday | Feb 18 Wednesday | Feb 19 Thursday | Feb 20 Friday | Feb 21 Saturday | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gordon Library | 11am – 1am | 8am – 1am | 8am – 1am | 8am – 1am | 8am – 1am | 8am – 9pm | 11am – 9pm | 
| Online Chat Services | 11am – 1am | 8am – 1am | 8am – 1am | 8am – 1am | 8am – 1am | 8am – 9pm | 11am – 9pm | 
| Research Office Hours | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | 
| Tech Suites | 11am – 12:30am | 8am – 12:30am | 8am – 12:30am | 8am – 12:30am | 8am – 12:30am | 8am – 8:30pm | 11am – 8:30pm | 
| Archives & Special Collections | Closed | By Appointment 9:00am-1:00pm; Open 1:00pm-4:00pm | By Appointment 9:00am-1:00pm; Open 1:00pm-4:00pm | By Appointment 9:00am-1:00pm; Open 1:00pm-4:00pm | By Appointment 9:00am-1:00pm; Open 1:00pm-4:00pm | By Appointment 9:00am-1:00pm; Open 1:00pm-4:00pm | Closed | 
| Feb 22 Sunday | Feb 23 Monday | Feb 24 Tuesday | Feb 25 Wednesday | Feb 26 Thursday | Feb 27 Friday | Feb 28 Saturday | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gordon Library | 11am – 1am | 8am – 1am | 8am – 1am | 8am – 1am | 8am – 1am | 8am – 9pm | 11am – 9pm | 
| Online Chat Services | 11am – 1am | 8am – 1am | 8am – 1am | 8am – 1am | 8am – 1am | 8am – 9pm | 11am – 9pm | 
| Research Office Hours | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | 
| Tech Suites | 11am – 12:30am | 8am – 12:30am | 8am – 12:30am | 8am – 12:30am | 8am – 12:30am | 8am – 8:30pm | 11am – 8:30pm | 
| Archives & Special Collections | Closed | By Appointment 9:00am-1:00pm; Open 1:00pm-4:00pm | By Appointment 9:00am-1:00pm; Open 1:00pm-4:00pm | By Appointment 9:00am-1:00pm; Open 1:00pm-4:00pm | By Appointment 9:00am-1:00pm; Open 1:00pm-4:00pm | By Appointment 9:00am-1:00pm; Open 1:00pm-4:00pm | Closed | 
| Mar 01 Sunday | Mar 02 Monday | Mar 03 Tuesday | Mar 04 Wednesday | Mar 05 Thursday | Mar 06 Friday | Mar 07 Saturday | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gordon Library | 11am – 1am | 8am – 1am | 8am – 1am | 8am – 1am | 8am – 1am | 8am – 9pm | Closed | 
| Online Chat Services | 11am – 1am | 8am – 1am | 8am – 1am | 8am – 1am | 8am – 1am | 8am – 9pm | Closed | 
| Research Office Hours | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | 
| Tech Suites | 11am – 12:30am | 8am – 12:30am | 8am – 12:30am | 8am – 12:30am | 8am – 12:30am | 8am – 8:30pm | Closed | 
| Archives & Special Collections | Closed | By Appointment 9:00am-1:00pm; Open 1:00pm-4:00pm | By Appointment 9:00am-1:00pm; Open 1:00pm-4:00pm | By Appointment 9:00am-1:00pm; Open 1:00pm-4:00pm | By Appointment 9:00am-1:00pm; Open 1:00pm-4:00pm | By Appointment 9:00am-1:00pm; Open 1:00pm-4:00pm | Closed | 
| Mar 08 Sunday | Mar 09 Monday | Mar 10 Tuesday | Mar 11 Wednesday | Mar 12 Thursday | Mar 13 Friday | Mar 14 Saturday | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gordon Library | Closed | 8am – 5pm | 8am – 5pm | 8am – 5pm | 8am – 5pm | 8am – 5pm | Closed | 
| Online Chat Services | Closed | 8am – 5pm | 8am – 5pm | 8am – 5pm | 8am – 5pm | 8am – 5pm | Closed | 
| Research Office Hours | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | 
| Tech Suites | Closed | 8am – 4:30pm | 8am – 4:30pm | 8am – 4:30pm | 8am – 4:30pm | 8am – 4:30pm | Closed | 
| Archives & Special Collections | Closed | By Appointment | By Appointment | By Appointment | By Appointment | By Appointment | Closed | 
Please note that card access is needed to enter the building after 9pm.
Visiting
The Gordon Library welcomes non-WPI affiliated visitors from the community during our regular hours of operation. We strive to provide a welcoming environment for all while prioritizing the needs of our primary users—WPI students, faculty, and staff.
Building Access & Spaces
Visitors are welcome to visit the library during our operating hours. Some library services are limited after 5:00 p.m. Please note that after 9:00 p.m., building access is restricted to WPI ID holders. However, visitors may contact the Library Information Desk at 508-831-5410 for admission.
Reservable spaces, such as tech suites, phone booths, and conference rooms, are available for WPI community members only. Visitors are welcome to use any open, unreserved areas within the library.
Children under the age of 18 must be accompanied by a parent, guardian, or teacher when in the Gordon Library.
Library Collection
Visitors are welcome to view and use our collections while in the library. For materials located in Founders Storage please visit the Information Desk or contact library@wpi.edu to request materials.
Visitors can access a wide range of resources, including the library's catalog, databases, and electronic resources, with the exception of those restricted by licensing agreements that prohibit walk-in visitor access. Please note that this access is intended solely for academic and non-commercial research purposes. To access a public computer, visit the Information Desk for assistance.
Borrowing
Borrowing privileges are limited to WPI community members only. General visitors can use materials in the library but cannot borrow items. To borrow WPI items, we encourage visitors to utilize interlibrary loan through your local public library or affiliated academic library.
Research Help
Visitors seeking in-depth research assistance are advised to schedule an appointment with a librarian or by emailing reslib@wpi.edu. Please note that WPI students and staff receive priority for these services.
Archives & Special Collections
An appointment is encouraged when visiting Archives & Special Collections to ensure materials are available and ready for your visit. To request an appointment, please contact us at archives@wpi.edu.
No appointment is needed to visit the Gladwin Gallery.
Technology Services
Public Computers
Public computers are available on the main level (2nd floor) of Gordon Library. Visitors must request access to these computers at the Information Desk.
All computer usage must adhere to WPI's Acceptable Use Policy (AUP)
WiFi Access
WPI offers two types of Guest Wireless Networks: Sponsored Guest Wireless and Self-Service Guest Wireless. For instructions on how to connect to WPI's WiFi network, visit ITS's Guest Wireless page or stop by the ITS Service Desk in-person on the main level (2nd floor) of Gordon Library.
Printers & Scanners
Free public scanners are available on the main level (2nd floor) near the Information Desk. For large scanning projects, please consider bringing a USB flash drive.
Guest printing is not available.
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| 26 | 27 | 28 | 29 | 30 | 31 Gordon Library8am – 9pm Online Chat Services8am – 9pm Research Office HoursClosed Tech Suites8am – 8:30pm Archives & Special CollectionsBy Appointment 9:00am-1:00pm; Open 1:00pm-4:00pm | |
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| 1 Gordon Library11am – 9pm Online Chat Services11am – 9pm Research Office HoursClosed Tech Suites11am – 8:30pm Archives & Special CollectionsClosed | ||||||
| 2 Gordon Library11am – 1am Online Chat Services11am – 1am Research Office HoursClosed Tech Suites11am – 12:30am Archives & Special CollectionsClosed | 3 Gordon Library8am – 1am Online Chat Services8am – 1am Research Office HoursClosed Tech Suites8am – 12:30am Archives & Special CollectionsBy Appointment 9:00am-1:00pm; Open 1:00pm-4:00pm | 4 Gordon Library8am – 1am Online Chat Services8am – 1am Research Office HoursClosed Tech Suites8am – 12:30am Archives & Special CollectionsBy Appointment 9:00am-1:00pm; Open 1:00pm-4:00pm | 5 Gordon Library8am – 1am Online Chat Services8am – 1am Research Office Hours12pm – 2pm Tech Suites8am – 12:30am Archives & Special CollectionsBy Appointment 9:00am-1:00pm; Open 1:00pm-4:00pm | 6 Gordon Library8am – 1am Online Chat Services8am – 1am Research Office Hours2:30pm – 4pm Tech Suites8am – 12:30am Archives & Special CollectionsBy Appointment 9:00am-1:00pm; Open 1:00pm-4:00pm | 7 Gordon Library8am – 9pm Online Chat Services8am – 9pm Research Office HoursClosed Tech Suites8am – 8:30pm Archives & Special CollectionsBy Appointment 9:00am-1:00pm; Open 1:00pm-4:00pm | 8 Gordon Library11am – 9pm Online Chat Services11am – 9pm Research Office HoursClosed Tech Suites11am – 8:30pm Archives & Special CollectionsClosed | 
| 9 Gordon Library11am – 1am Online Chat Services11am – 1am Research Office HoursClosed Tech Suites11am – 12:30am Archives & Special CollectionsClosed | 10 Gordon Library8am – 1am Online Chat Services8am – 1am Research Office HoursClosed Tech Suites8am – 12:30am Archives & Special CollectionsBy Appointment 9:00am-1:00pm; Open 1:00pm-4:00pm | 11 Gordon Library8am – 1am Online Chat Services8am – 1am Research Office Hours2:30pm – 4pm Tech Suites8am – 12:30am Archives & Special CollectionsBy Appointment 9:00am-1:00pm; Open 1:00pm-4:00pm | 12 Gordon Library8am – 1am Online Chat Services8am – 1am Research Office Hours12pm – 2pm Tech Suites8am – 12:30am Archives & Special CollectionsBy Appointment 9:00am-1:00pm; Open 1:00pm-4:00pm | 13 Gordon Library8am – 1am Online Chat Services8am – 1am Research Office Hours2:30pm – 4pm Tech Suites8am – 12:30am Archives & Special CollectionsBy Appointment 9:00am-1:00pm; Open 1:00pm-4:00pm | 14 Gordon Library8am – 9pm Online Chat Services8am – 9pm Research Office HoursClosed Tech Suites8am – 8:30pm Archives & Special CollectionsBy Appointment 9:00am-1:00pm; Open 1:00pm-4:00pm | 15 Gordon Library11am – 9pm Online Chat Services11am – 9pm Research Office HoursClosed Tech Suites11am – 8:30pm Archives & Special CollectionsClosed | 
| 16 Gordon Library11am – 1am Online Chat Services11am – 1am Research Office HoursClosed Tech Suites11am – 12:30am Archives & Special CollectionsClosed | 17 Gordon Library8am – 1am Online Chat Services8am – 1am Research Office HoursClosed Tech Suites8am – 12:30am Archives & Special CollectionsBy Appointment 9:00am-1:00pm; Open 1:00pm-4:00pm | 18 Gordon Library8am – 1am Online Chat Services8am – 1am Research Office Hours2:30pm – 4pm Tech Suites8am – 12:30am Archives & Special CollectionsBy Appointment 9:00am-1:00pm; Open 1:00pm-4:00pm | 19 Gordon Library8am – 1am Online Chat Services8am – 1am Research Office Hours12pm – 2pm Tech Suites8am – 12:30am Archives & Special CollectionsBy Appointment 9:00am-1:00pm; Open 1:00pm-4:00pm | 20 Gordon Library8am – 1am Online Chat Services8am – 1am Research Office Hours2:30pm – 4pm Tech Suites8am – 12:30am Archives & Special CollectionsBy Appointment 9:00am-1:00pm; Open 1:00pm-4:00pm | 21 Gordon Library8am – 9pm Online Chat Services8am – 9pm Research Office HoursClosed Tech Suites8am – 8:30pm Archives & Special CollectionsBy Appointment 9:00am-1:00pm; Open 1:00pm-4:00pm | 22 Gordon Library11am – 9pm Online Chat Services11am – 9pm Research Office HoursClosed Tech Suites11am – 8:30pm Archives & Special CollectionsClosed | 
| 23 Gordon Library11am – 1am Online Chat Services11am – 1am Research Office HoursClosed Tech Suites11am – 12:30am Archives & Special CollectionsClosed | 24 Gordon Library8am – 1am Online Chat Services8am – 1am Research Office HoursClosed Tech Suites8am – 12:30am Archives & Special CollectionsBy Appointment 9:00am-1:00pm; Open 1:00pm-4:00pm | 25 Gordon Library8am – 9pm Online Chat Services8am – 9pm Research Office Hours2:30pm – 4pm Tech Suites8am – 8:30pm Archives & Special CollectionsBy Appointment 9:00am-1:00pm; Open 1:00pm-4:00pm | 26 Gordon LibraryClosed Online Chat ServicesClosed Research Office HoursClosed Tech SuitesClosed Archives & Special CollectionsClosed Thanksgiving | 27 Gordon LibraryClosed Online Chat ServicesClosed Research Office HoursClosed Tech SuitesClosed Archives & Special CollectionsClosed Thanksgiving | 28 Gordon LibraryClosed Online Chat ServicesClosed Research Office HoursClosed Tech SuitesClosed Archives & Special CollectionsClosed Thanksgiving | 29 Gordon LibraryClosed Online Chat ServicesClosed Research Office HoursClosed Tech SuitesClosed Archives & Special CollectionsClosed | 
| 30 Gordon Library11am – 1am Online Chat Services11am – 1am Research Office HoursClosed Tech Suites11am – 12:30am Archives & Special CollectionsClosed | ||||||
| December 2025 | ||||||
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| 1 Gordon Library8am – 1am Online Chat Services8am – 1am Research Office HoursClosed Tech Suites8am – 12:30am Archives & Special CollectionsBy Appointment 9:00am-1:00pm; Open 1:00pm-4:00pm | 2 Gordon Library8am – 1am Online Chat Services8am – 1am Research Office Hours2:30pm – 4pm Tech Suites8am – 12:30am Archives & Special CollectionsBy Appointment 9:00am-1:00pm; Open 1:00pm-4:00pm | 3 Gordon Library8am – 1am Online Chat Services8am – 1am Research Office Hours12pm – 2pm Tech Suites8am – 12:30am Archives & Special CollectionsBy Appointment 9:00am-1:00pm; Open 1:00pm-4:00pm | 4 Gordon Library8am – 1am Online Chat Services8am – 1am Research Office Hours2:30pm – 4pm Tech Suites8am – 12:30am Archives & Special CollectionsBy Appointment 9:00am-1:00pm; Open 1:00pm-4:00pm | 5 Gordon Library8am – 9pm Online Chat Services8am – 9pm Research Office HoursClosed Tech Suites8am – 8:30pm Archives & Special CollectionsBy Appointment 9:00am-1:00pm; Open 1:00pm-4:00pm | 6 Gordon Library11am – 9pm Online Chat Services11am – 9pm Research Office HoursClosed Tech Suites11am – 8:30pm Archives & Special CollectionsClosed | |
| 7 Gordon Library11am – 1am Online Chat Services11am – 1am Research Office HoursClosed Tech Suites11am – 12:30am Archives & Special CollectionsClosed | 8 Gordon Library8am – 1am Online Chat Services8am – 1am Research Office HoursClosed Tech Suites8am – 12:30am Archives & Special CollectionsBy Appointment 9:00am-1:00pm; Open 1:00pm-4:00pm | 9 Gordon Library8am – 1am Online Chat Services8am – 1am Research Office Hours2:30pm – 4pm Tech Suites8am – 12:30am Archives & Special CollectionsBy Appointment 9:00am-1:00pm; Open 1:00pm-4:00pm | 10 Gordon Library8am – 1am Online Chat Services8am – 1am Research Office Hours12pm – 2pm Tech Suites8am – 12:30am Archives & Special CollectionsBy Appointment 9:00am-1:00pm; Open 1:00pm-4:00pm | 11 Gordon Library8am – 1am Online Chat Services8am – 1am Research Office Hours2:30pm – 4pm Tech Suites8am – 12:30am Archives & Special CollectionsBy Appointment 9:00am-1:00pm; Open 1:00pm-4:00pm | 12 Gordon Library8am – 9pm Online Chat Services8am – 9pm Research Office HoursClosed Tech Suites8am – 8:30pm Archives & Special CollectionsBy Appointment 9:00am-1:00pm; Open 1:00pm-4:00pm | 13 Gordon LibraryClosed Online Chat ServicesClosed Tech SuitesClosed Archives & Special CollectionsClosed | 
| 14 Gordon LibraryClosed Online Chat ServicesClosed Research Office HoursClosed Tech SuitesClosed Archives & Special CollectionsClosed | 15 Gordon Library8am – 5pm Online Chat Services8am – 5pm Research Office HoursClosed Tech Suites8am – 4:30pm Archives & Special CollectionsBy Appointment | 16 Gordon Library8am – 5pm Online Chat Services8am – 5pm Research Office HoursClosed Tech Suites8am – 4:30pm Archives & Special CollectionsBy Appointment | 17 Gordon Library8am – 5pm Online Chat Services8am – 5pm Research Office HoursClosed Tech Suites8am – 4:30pm Archives & Special CollectionsBy Appointment | 18 Gordon Library8am – 5pm Online Chat Services8am – 5pm Research Office HoursClosed Tech Suites8am – 4:30pm Archives & Special CollectionsBy Appointment | 19 Gordon Library8am – 5pm Online Chat Services8am – 5pm Research Office HoursClosed Tech Suites8am – 4:30pm Archives & Special CollectionsBy Appointment | 20 Gordon LibraryClosed Online Chat ServicesClosed Research Office HoursClosed Tech SuitesClosed Archives & Special CollectionsClosed | 
| 21 Gordon LibraryClosed Online Chat ServicesClosed Research Office HoursClosed Tech SuitesClosed Archives & Special CollectionsClosed | 22 Gordon Library8am – 5pm Online Chat Services8am – 5pm Research Office HoursClosed Tech Suites8am – 4:30pm Archives & Special CollectionsBy Appointment | 23 Gordon Library8am – 5pm Online Chat Services8am – 5pm Research Office HoursClosed Tech Suites8am – 4:30pm Archives & Special CollectionsBy Appointment | 24 Gordon LibraryClosed Online Chat ServicesClosed Research Office HoursClosed Tech SuitesClosed Archives & Special CollectionsClosed | 25 Gordon LibraryClosed Online Chat ServicesClosed Research Office HoursClosed Tech SuitesClosed Archives & Special CollectionsClosed | 26 Gordon LibraryClosed Online Chat ServicesClosed Research Office HoursClosed Tech SuitesClosed Archives & Special CollectionsClosed | 27 Gordon LibraryClosed Online Chat ServicesClosed Research Office HoursClosed Tech SuitesClosed Archives & Special CollectionsClosed | 
| 28 Gordon LibraryClosed Online Chat ServicesClosed Research Office HoursClosed Tech SuitesClosed Archives & Special CollectionsClosed | 29 Gordon LibraryClosed Online Chat ServicesClosed Research Office HoursClosed Tech SuitesClosed Archives & Special CollectionsClosed | 30 Gordon LibraryClosed Online Chat ServicesClosed Research Office HoursClosed Tech SuitesClosed Archives & Special CollectionsClosed | 31 Gordon LibraryClosed Online Chat ServicesClosed Research Office HoursClosed Tech SuitesClosed Archives & Special CollectionsClosed | |||
| January 2026 | ||||||
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| Sunday | Monday | Tuesday | Wednesday | Thursday | Friday | Saturday | 
| 1 Gordon LibraryClosed Online Chat ServicesClosed Research Office HoursClosed Tech SuitesClosed Archives & Special CollectionsClosed | 2 Gordon LibraryClosed Online Chat ServicesClosed Research Office HoursClosed Tech SuitesClosed Archives & Special CollectionsClosed | 3 Gordon LibraryClosed Online Chat ServicesClosed Research Office HoursClosed Tech SuitesClosed Archives & Special CollectionsClosed | ||||
| 4 Gordon LibraryClosed Online Chat ServicesClosed Research Office HoursClosed Tech SuitesClosed Archives & Special CollectionsClosed | 5 Gordon Library8am – 5pm Online Chat Services8am – 5pm Research Office HoursClosed Tech Suites8am – 4:30pm Archives & Special CollectionsBy Appointment | 6 Gordon Library8am – 5pm Online Chat Services8am – 5pm Research Office HoursClosed Tech Suites8am – 4:30pm Archives & Special CollectionsBy Appointment | 7 Gordon Library8am – 5pm Online Chat Services8am – 5pm Research Office HoursClosed Tech Suites8am – 4:30pm Archives & Special CollectionsBy Appointment | 8 Gordon Library8am – 5pm Online Chat Services8am – 5pm Research Office HoursClosed Tech Suites8am – 4:30pm Archives & Special CollectionsBy Appointment | 9 Gordon Library8am – 5pm Online Chat Services8am – 5pm Research Office HoursClosed Tech Suites8am – 4:30pm Archives & Special CollectionsBy Appointment | 10 Gordon LibraryClosed Online Chat ServicesClosed Research Office HoursClosed Tech SuitesClosed Archives & Special CollectionsClosed | 
| 11 Gordon LibraryClosed Online Chat ServicesClosed Research Office HoursClosed Tech SuitesClosed Archives & Special CollectionsClosed | 12 Gordon Library8am – 5pm Online Chat Services8am – 5pm Research Office HoursClosed Tech Suites8am – 4:30pm Archives & Special CollectionsBy Appointment | 13 Gordon Library8am – 9pm Online Chat Services8am – 9pm Research Office HoursClosed Tech Suites8am – 8:30pm Archives & Special CollectionsBy Appointment | 14 Gordon Library8am – 1am Online Chat Services8am – 1am Tech Suites8am – 12:30am Archives & Special CollectionsBy Appointment 9:00am-1:00pm; Open 1:00pm-4:00pm | 15 Gordon Library8am – 1am Online Chat Services8am – 1am Tech Suites8am – 12:30am Archives & Special CollectionsBy Appointment 9:00am-1:00pm; Open 1:00pm-4:00pm | 16 Gordon Library8am – 9pm Online Chat Services8am – 9pm Tech Suites8am – 8:30pm Archives & Special CollectionsBy Appointment 9:00am-1:00pm; Open 1:00pm-4:00pm | 17 Gordon Library11am – 9pm Online Chat Services11am – 9pm Tech Suites11am – 8:30pm Archives & Special CollectionsClosed | 
| 18 Gordon Library11am – 1am Online Chat Services11am – 1am Tech Suites11am – 12:30am Archives & Special CollectionsClosed | 19 Gordon Library8am – 1am Online Chat Services8am – 1am Tech Suites8am – 12:30am Archives & Special CollectionsBy Appointment 9:00am-1:00pm; Open 1:00pm-4:00pm | 20 Gordon Library8am – 1am Online Chat Services8am – 1am Tech Suites8am – 12:30am Archives & Special CollectionsBy Appointment 9:00am-1:00pm; Open 1:00pm-4:00pm | 21 Gordon Library8am – 1am Online Chat Services8am – 1am Tech Suites8am – 12:30am Archives & Special CollectionsBy Appointment 9:00am-1:00pm; Open 1:00pm-4:00pm | 22 Gordon Library8am – 1am Online Chat Services8am – 1am Tech Suites8am – 12:30am Archives & Special CollectionsBy Appointment 9:00am-1:00pm; Open 1:00pm-4:00pm | 23 Gordon Library8am – 9pm Online Chat Services8am – 9pm Tech Suites8am – 8:30pm Archives & Special CollectionsBy Appointment 9:00am-1:00pm; Open 1:00pm-4:00pm | 24 Gordon Library11am – 9pm Online Chat Services11am – 9pm Tech Suites11am – 8:30pm Archives & Special CollectionsClosed | 
| 25 Gordon Library11am – 1am Online Chat Services11am – 1am Tech Suites11am – 12:30am Archives & Special CollectionsClosed | 26 Gordon Library8am – 1am Online Chat Services8am – 1am Tech Suites8am – 12:30am Archives & Special CollectionsBy Appointment 9:00am-1:00pm; Open 1:00pm-4:00pm | 27 Gordon Library8am – 1am Online Chat Services8am – 1am Tech Suites8am – 12:30am Archives & Special CollectionsBy Appointment 9:00am-1:00pm; Open 1:00pm-4:00pm | 28 Gordon Library8am – 1am Online Chat Services8am – 1am Tech Suites8am – 12:30am Archives & Special CollectionsBy Appointment 9:00am-1:00pm; Open 1:00pm-4:00pm | 29 Gordon Library8am – 1am Online Chat Services8am – 1am Tech Suites8am – 12:30am Archives & Special CollectionsBy Appointment 9:00am-1:00pm; Open 1:00pm-4:00pm | 30 Gordon Library8am – 9pm Online Chat Services8am – 9pm Tech Suites8am – 8:30pm Archives & Special CollectionsBy Appointment 9:00am-1:00pm; Open 1:00pm-4:00pm | 31 Gordon Library11am – 9pm Online Chat Services11am – 9pm Tech Suites11am – 8:30pm Archives & Special CollectionsClosed | 
