Library Hours
Please note: Current health sciences students may have unlimited access. Students, please consult with your school, college or department for details.
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Public Hours
COVID-19 hours notice:
Limited re-opening
The Eccles Health Sciences Library building is open Monday through Friday, 9am to 3pm, to University of Utah faculty, students and staff. Building access is available 24/7 to health sciences students, fellows, post-doctoral students and residents using UCard readers.
The only entrance open to access is the West main entrance. Once inside, the North and West doors can be used to exit; exit through the EHSEB bridge is restricted.
If you believe you should have 24/7 access and are having difficulty gaining access to the library, contact your department coordinator for building access.
See Eccles Library COVID-19 updates for the lastest information.
Check here daily for closure status changes. These hours reflect the current availability of Library employees for patron support via:
- Live Chat/Help, Monday - Friday, 9am - 7pm, Open a Chat
- Phone help, Monday - Friday, 9am - 3pm, 801-581-5534
- SMS help, Monday - Friday, 9am - 3pm, 801-903-2182
- and other online means (including, for example, consultations, research help, and teaching via Zoom)
For further assistance, please refer to our FAQ and Live Chat page.
As of Monday 3 Aug 2020:
Monday - Friday:
• limited in-person (w/U of U ID check)
• phone & SMS/text support
• online chat
• 9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
• 9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
• 9:00 a.m. - 7:00 p.m.
Future closures & reduced hours
Hope Fox Eccles Health Library Hours
(staff on hand)
Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, Hope Fox Eccles Health Library will be closed until further notice.
Please refer to our FAQ and Live Chat page for further assistance.