Shannon Library Uva Hours Official

Current standard semester hours for the main building are as follows: 8:00 a.m. – 2:00 a.m. Friday 8:00 a.m. – 9:00 p.m. Saturday 9:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m. Sunday 10:00 a.m. – 2:00 a.m.

Access to Shannon Library is restricted to current UVA students, faculty, and staff via card swipe after 10:00 PM on nights when the building closes late. Specialized Spaces Within Shannon shannon library uva hours

160 McCormick Rd, Charlottesville, VA 22904 Current standard semester hours for the main building

Critics might argue that earlier closing times disadvantage students who work night shifts or prefer nocturnal study. However, Shannon compensates for its physical limitations through digital extension. The "hours" of the library are not confined to its turnstiles. When the physical doors lock at 9:00 PM, the proxy server remains open. The true genius of Shannon’s schedule is its integration with UVA’s robust online catalog, database access, and chat-reference services. A nursing student working a 3:00 AM graveyard shift at the hospital can still download a critical PDF from The Journal of Clinical Nursing or watch a skills video via the library’s streaming platform. Therefore, the physical hours represent only the staffed presence; the library’s service hours are 24/7. – 9:00 p

⚠️ Please Note: Hours can vary during exams, breaks, and summer sessions. Always double-check the library website for the most up-to-date schedule before heading over!