Portland Library Visitors

The UO Portland Library welcomes community members and campus visitors, including alumni, researchers and students, event attendees, and guests. This page highlights services available to the public, with links to more detailed information. As an academic library, the Portland Library prioritizes UO coursework and research while remaining open to visitors during building hours. Visitors are expected to follow UO Libraries conduct guidelines to help maintain a welcoming, scholarly environment.

Library seating, study tables, and blue and green lounge seating

Library Services for Visitors

Borrowing

Visitors may borrow from most UO general collections. Oregon and Southwest Washington residents (age 16 and older) can apply for a free Oregon Card. Items from Knight Library and other UO locations may be requested for pickup at the Portland Library service desk. Visitors may also browse most Portland Library collections on site.

Spaces

Visitors may use:

Library study tables near large windows with trees
  • Open study tables
  • Lounge seating
  • TalkBox booths
  • Classroom 203 for individual quiet study (outside scheduled events)
  • Room 201, the Family Study & Children’s Library, is open to families during all building hours.

Study rooms and other classrooms are reserved for current UO affiliates.

Looking to reserve a space?

Contact Portland Scheduling and Event Services for inquiries about renting conference rooms or using other campus spaces.

Internet Access

Visitors may use library kiosk computers for internet and library resource access. Use is generally limited to 20 minutes per day and includes access to printers and most library subscription resources. Children under age 16 must be accompanied by an adult when using kiosk computers.

Free WiFi

Visitors may connect personal devices to the UO Guest wireless network. Guest WiFi does not provide access to UO Libraries subscription resources.

Scanning 

Free document and book scanners are available. Visit the library service desk for assistance with scanning, scan to email, select desktop scanners, and basic internet fax services.

Printing / Copying 

Printing and copying require a free PaperCut account and Duck Bucks card with prepaid funds. The library service desk can assist with basic printing or copying to letter, legal, and tabloid size paper.

For high quality or specialized services—including wide format printing, vinyl cutting, portfolio binding, lamination, and multimedia consultation—visit the Portland Output Room in the Portland Campus Center.

Donations 

The library is currently unable to accept most gift book donations. For all donation inquiries, please contact Damon Campbell, Acquisitions Librarian, at dcamp@uoregon.edu or 541 346 3062.

More to Explore 

Open lobby of the Portland Library building with large windows, lounge seating, plants and event space exterior with a large yellow UO logo

The Portland Library and Learning Center at the UO Portland campus offers open lounge seating, exhibits, and meeting and event spaces alongside many of the campus’s classrooms.

Visit KISS On Campus café for breakfast, lunch, or a midday snack. Pick up a copy of Concordia News, Portland Mercury, PDX Parent, or Willamette Week, browse event displays, take a book from the Little Free Library, or use a charging station for your phone or laptop. 

The Osher Lifelong Learning Institute at the University of Oregon (OLLI-UO) offers educational programs for adults age 50 and above. Several OLLI-UO events take place at the UO Portland campus, and OLLI-UO members are welcome to use the same library services available to other visitors.

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