About Odegaard

The Odegaard Undergraduate Library and Learning Commons serves as the primary center for undergraduate instruction, learning, research, and technology.

Odegaard was built on the vision of Charles Odegaard (1911-1999) former president of the University of Washington (1958-1973). Construction of the library was completed in 1972. It was Dr. Odegaard's vision that the undergraduate library serve as the primary center for undergraduate learning and research on campus.

Odegaard houses the largest course reserve system for disciplines not served by a branch library, the UW Libraries' Media Center, a 100-seat multimedia room, the 400-seat Learning Commons, several technology spaces, a writing and research center, wireless access and a 165,000 volume collection. All of which make Odegaard one of the largest and most collaborative undergraduate libraries in the country.

The University of Washington is a large and complex environment. To new students and members of the general public, the academic library system can seem overwhelming. The UW Libraries consist of 20 libraries including Health Sciences . Several independent libraries are also available on campus, including Law, Horticulture, and a Regional Medical Library.

You may have several questions regarding services available to you. The links appearing throughout the Odegaard website may answer some of your questions.

Odegaard Information

• OUGL history.
• Campus location.
• Disability services.
• Guidelines for exhibits.
• Location of services. [PDF]
• Map of the library. [PDF]
• Odegaard on facebook.
• Services to visitors.
• Staff: Library and Technology.

Tour Odegaard

Use your iPod or other portable media player to help you navigate through Odegaard with this audio tour.

Maybe you would prefer to try Odegaard's self-guided tour.[PDF]

You can use the media below to take a Virtual Tour of Odegaard.