Library Hours

Nimitz Library is primarily for the use of USNA Midshipmen, Faculty and Staff. Retired military living in the Annapolis area and authorized researchers may make use of the Library's resources under certain conditions. For more details please review our Borrowing Privileges and Library Information pages, or contact Library Director Jim Rettig.


Regular Academic Hours

Please note:  the Library may deviate from our regular hours during holidays and events, and the Library is closed for all home football games Scroll down to see details about changes and closings. Special announcements about our hours also appear on the Library's home page.

  MON TUE WED THURS FRI SAT SUN
Library 0730-2345 0730-2345 0730-2345 0730-2345 0730-2200 1000-1800 1000-2345
Circulation Desk 0730-2345 0730-2345 0730-2345 0730-2345 0730-2200 1000-1800 1000-2345
Reference Desk 0745-2200 0745-2200 0745-2200 0745-2200 0745-1700 Closed 1330-2200
SC & A* 1230-1630 1230-1630 1230-1630 1230-1630 1230-1630 Closed Closed
MSC Graphics 0730-2300 0730-2300 0730-2300 0730-2300 0730-1700 Closed Closed

* Special Collections & Archives Note: This Department is open to researchers by appointment only M-F, 0800-1200. To schedule an appointment please call 410-293-6917 or contact Jennifer Bryan.

Federal Holiday Hours

On most Federal Holidays the Library is open: 1000-2345.

The Library is closed on the following Federal Holidays: New Year's Day, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Thanksgiving Day, and Christmas Day.


Detailed Schedule Information

Regular hours of operation for the Nimitz Library during the Spring Semester are the same as for the Fall Semester.

Academic Semester Summer 2012

Summer Hours
Begin Fri, 11 May 2012
Monday-Friday, 0730-1700
Closed Saturdays, Sundays, and Holidays
Plebe Parents' Weekend
August 2012
0800-1700