The Kalamazoo College Library is a private Library that supports the needs of current students, faculty, and staff of the College, and shares its resources with the Kalamazoo community by extending some privileges to the public.

The Library reserves the right to restrict any individual from entering the Library or from using any of its materials, equipment, facilities or services. All persons in the Upjohn Library Commons building must abide by library and campus policies.

Building Use

Visitors are welcome to use the Upjohn Library Commons building. Some areas of the building, such as classrooms, are reserved for use by current students, faculty, and staff.

Library Resources

The Library welcomes visitors to use library materials from our collections and to request information and research assistance. Archives and Rare Book Room materials in the Kalamazoo College Archives are available for research by request during posted office hours and by appointment. Archives materials may be subject to access and/or copying restrictions stipulated by the College or the donor.

Computer Use

The computers in Upjohn Library Commons are provided for use by current Kalamazoo College students, faculty, and staff. Visitors may bring their own computing devices and can get instructions on how to get on the campus wireless network. Visitors must abide by the Information Services Policies on Acceptable Computer and Network Use.

Policy updated June 13, 2022