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Library Building & Amenities Guide

Where to find things in the UMSL University Libraries (Thomas Jefferson, St. Louis Mercantile, and State Historical Society)

Overview

  • Level 5:    Books QD - Z, Periodicals, Microform, Scanner.
  • Level 4:    Books G - QC, Silent Study Area (with Tables and Study Carrels)
  • Level 3:    Entrance, Public Service Desk (Reference & Circulation), Café TJ, Research Commons/Computer Lab, Copier & Scanner, Instruction Room (Room 315), Tables
  • Level 2:    St. Louis Mercantile Library, COM2 South, Reference materials, Curriculum, Children's Books (Juvenile Collection), Government Documents, Folio and Oversize Books, Tables, State Historical Society of Missouri Research Center - St. Louis
  • Level 1:    Books A - F, Additional Mercantile exhibits, Study Carrels and Tables
     

Restrooms:

  • On Level 3 (Main floor):
    • The Women's restroom is located down the hall past the Public Service Desk.
    • The Men's Room is located down the hall past Café TJ.
  • On Levels 4 and 5, restrooms are located along the front (south) wall of the library.
  • See the floor plans for restroom locations on Levels 1 and 2 .
  • Restrooms on Levels 1 and 3 are wheelchair accessible.
     

The St. Louis Mercantile Library is located on Level 1 and Level 2 of the Thomas Jefferson Library. The University Archives are also currently handled by the Mercantile Library staff.

The State Historical Society of Missouri - Saint Louis Research Center is located on Level 2 of the Thomas Jefferson Library.

Note: The Ward E. Barnes Library was merged into the Thomas Jefferson Library in May 2014.

Level 1

Books A - F, COM1, Additional Mercantile exhibits, Carrels and Tables

Thomas Jefferson Library Level 1

Level 2

St. Louis Mercantile Library, Reference materials, COM2 South (Compact Shelving, includes COM2 South, COM2 South PER, COM2 South MISC, Oversize, Folio, Curriculum), Children's Books (Juvenile Collection), Government Documents, Folio and Oversize Books, Tables, University Archives, State Historical Society of Missouri Research Center - St. Louis

Thomas Jefferson Library Level 2 Floor Plan

Level 3 (Main Level)

Entrance, Public Service Desk (Reference & Circulation),Café TJ, Research Commons/Computer Lab, Copier & Scanner, Instruction Room (Room 315), Study Tables

Thomas Jefferson Library Level 3 Floor Plan

Level 4

Books G - QC, Silent Study Area (with Tables and Carrels)

Thomas Jefferson Library Level 4 Floor Plan

Level 5

Books QD - Z, Current Periodicals, Microform, Curriculum & Scanner.

Thomas Jefferson Library Level 5 Floor Plan