Nimitz Library
Contact
For additional questions or help, stop by the Checkout Desk, send a chat or email, or call 410-293-6945. Questions about Interlibrary Loan can also be sent to ILL@usna.edu.
Mailing Address
Nimitz Library | U.S. Naval Academy589 McNair Road
Annapolis, MD 21402
Accessible Entrance
Assistance is available for those who need help to enter the Library. Call the Checkout Desk (410-293-6945) for directions or more information.
Renew books
Material can be renewed online, in person at the Checkout Desk, or by calling 410-293-6945. More information on renewing or requesting library materials can be found on the Renewing and Requesting page.
Research Help
You have lots of options for research help. Make an appointment with a librarian for a class in your major or a plebe core course, send an email, or chat with us.
Research librarians with subject expertise also serve as liaisons to the academic departments. They provide in-depth research assistance, and they collaborate with faculty to build the Library's collections and teach midshipmen about Library resources and research skills. Visit Subject Specialist Librarians for contact details and appointment calendars.
Special Collections & Archives
With over 30,000 books and periodicals, 40,000 photographs, and over 500 manuscript collections, Special Collections & Archives is located on the 3rd deck and can be contacted via email or at 410-293-6917.
Multimedia Support Center
The Multimedia Support Center provides audiovisual engineering and assistance for Classroom Technology, Video TeleConferencing (VTC), Video on Demand, Video Production (Videographers, Production Shoots and Edits), an Equipment Loan Pool and a self-help Graphics Technology Lab with full design services and instruction to the Naval Academy community.
For MSC equipment loans and service requests please contact MSC via email or at 410-293-4028. The MSC Graphics Lab can be contacted via email or at 410-293-5856.
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