"Whether you're writing a paper, doing job research, or just need a quiet place to study, Dykes Library has tools that are hard to find anywhere else — like academic databases, archived historical records, and one-on-one research help."
W.I. Dykes Library at the University of Houston-Downtown helps students, faculty, alumni, and visitors find books, journals, and databases. Users can search for course reserve materials by instructor or course number, request interlibrary loans, book study rooms, and get research help through chat or in person. Research guides, digital archives, and special collections are also available. Call the Circulation Desk at 713-221-8186 or the Information Desk at 713-221-8187.
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Circulation Desk: 713-221-8186
Information Desk: 713-221-8187
- Visit the library website to search books, journals, and databases
- Look up your course reserves by instructor or class number before buying textbooks
- Book a study room through your library account
- Request an interlibrary loan if your material isn't available at UHD
- Chat with a librarian online or call for research help
- Check current library hours before your visit
