Services

UDC librarians provide reference and research support at both the Van Ness and 801 North Capitol street library locations. 

Ask us about:

• Finding and using books and other library materials
• Identifying a research topic/question
• Searching for information/sources for research
• Using library databases
• Evaluating information
• Citing sources
• Any other questions you have about the library!

Here's how you can get help from UDC librarians: 

• Drop-in visit: Librarians are available for drop-in visits during reference desk hours.  
• Chat: Librarians are available via live chat (slide out Ask Us box to the right) during reference desk hours.
• Schedule an appointment: You can schedule an in-person or virtual (Zoom) appointment with a librarian 
• Email: You can contact an individual librarian or email all of us at ask@udc.libanswers.com. 
• Call: 202-274-5104

The Circulation Desk is open and staffed whenever the library is open. Currently, it is located in the Van Ness library in Building 71, 3rd Floor.

Circulation technicians are able to assist you with borrowing and returning books and DVDs. It is also the pickup location for items requested via CLS or ILL, and for items that professors have placed on Reserve.

Log into your My Library Account using your UDC email and password to:

• Renew books or check on due dates
• Check the status of consortium loan items
• Save links to frequently-used databases and electronic journals
• See your saved searches
• Sign up for text and e-mail alerts
• Access and submit Interlibrary Loan (ILL) requests

UDC students, faculty, and staff should log in as "External Users."

The library's lost and found is located at the Circulation Desk, Building 71, 3rd Floor.