Welcome!
As a member of the ASU Mirabella community, you are provided full access to the ASU Library — its information resources, world-class collections, abundant research and creative spaces and advanced data centers. Deeply committed to supporting the growth and success of every learner at ASU, we spare no effort in striving to meet the needs of every library user, whether online or in person.
You are always welcome here – we’re your library.
Locations and hours
With eight university libraries, the ASU Library offers four facilities on the ASU Tempe campus: Hayden Library, Noble Library, Music Library and the Design and Arts Library. Hours of operation vary depending on the library and the time of year.
- Learn more about library locations and find contact information.
- Be sure to check library hours before visiting.
- Your ASU Sun Card or Mobile ID is your key to unlocking the library.
Accessing materials and resources
A wide variety of library materials are available for you to check out – everything from books and scanned articles to technology equipment and Culture Passes.
- With loan periods of 120 days, automatic renewals and unlimited checkouts, the borrowing of materials is a major library service. When requesting materials online, you have the option to select a pickup location that is convenient to you.
- Learn how to activate your free digital subscriptions to the Wall Street Journal and the New York Times.
- Begin your search for materials today at lib.asu.edu via the One Search box.
Collections and services
The ASU Library is home to six renowned research collections, open stack collections curated in response to community feedback and research needs, and a variety of units and centers designed to engage learning and collaboration.
- Browse open stack collections at every library, including featured collections and Sun Devil Reads on the second floor of Hayden Library.
- The ASU Library houses a rich collection of rare, unique and distinctive materials. Get started by speaking with our experts at Ask an Archivist.
- Learn more about the library’s services, collections and unique programs and initiatives:
Getting help
The ASU Library offers high quality assistance through a variety of channels, whether in person, online, via phone, email or text, to help you get connected with the information and resources you need.
- Call us at the Hayden Library Information Desk: 480-965-3605
- Ask a Librarian provides online librarian assistance via email and instant message chat.
- Explore our Library Guides, a go-to resource for specific subjects or courses.
- Gain a better understanding of library resources and strengthen your research skills with library tutorials.
- For additional information on getting help, visit the library help page.
Library news
More news
Finals week: ASU Library is here to help
The end of the semester is here and finals are around the corner! Do you need help with final research papers or a place to study? Here are a few of the many resources you have access to at the ASU L...
ASU grad showcases family, cultures in library art exhibit
Mirra Keeto blends Indigenous roots with Italian Renaissance influences in 'I Am A Line of Words' Keeto graduated from ASU’s Herberger Institute for Design and the Arts and The College of Liberal Art...
Expanding open access in the humanities, education and beyond
What if a university’s research wasn’t locked behind paywalls? Through open-access publishing, researchers and scholars can make their work available to everyone. Open access removes barriers to impo...
University Archives chronicles more than 140 years of Sun Devil history
From photos to video and audio recordings, administrative records, manuscripts, yearbooks, club information, and faculty and staff bios, the Arizona State University Archives chronicle approximately 1...