McWherter Library Map

The Ned R. McWherter Library is located at 3785 Norriswood Ave, Memphis, TN 38152. 

Scroll to see a full map of McWherter Library's layout.

First Floor

• Einstein's Bagels is located just inside the main entrance.
• The first floor includes the Check Out Desk, the Research Assistance Desk (RAD), the Learning Commons, the Innovative Technologies Lab and Government Publications.
• The Learning Commons includes the IT Help Desk, Writing and Communication Services (WCS), the Academic Enhancement Center, the Assistive Technology Lab, the Fishbowl 1 (Group Study Room) and the reference book collection.
• You can find computers and printers in the Learning Commons, the Innovative Technologies Lab and Government Publications. Scanners and guest computers are in the Learning Commons.

Second Floor

• The second floor includes the Interlibrary Loan Office (212), Instruction Rooms (225 & 226), the Administration Office (204), the 2nd Floor Commons Area, the Video Production Studio (215), Studio 224 (Podcast), and the Virtual Reality Experience Lab (204 - Available Soon).
• You can find Mac computers, printers, journals, and periodicals.
• The 2nd Floor Commons Area is a group study and reservable event space.
• 2 adjustable height desks are available outside the Interlibrary Loan Office.

Third Floor

• The third floor includes the second Podcast Studio (336), the Serenity Room (308), and Information Access Services Staff Offices.
• You can find computers and printer, single restrooms (331 A & B), reservable group study rooms, personal study carrels, and book stacks (A-E on the left & F-K on the right) on the third floor.
• 2 adjustable height desks are available along the east windows facing the Ellipse green space.
• Learn how to browse our books here.
• Learn how to locate books with call numbers here.

Fourth Floor

• The fourth floor includes Special Collections (404) and the Craft Studio (441).
• You can find computers & printer, Fishbowls 2 & 3 (Group Study Room), more reservable group study rooms, personal study carrels, and book stacks (L-PS on the left & PS-Z on the right) here. 
• 2 adjustable height desks are available, one between the Fishbowl group study rooms and one against the north windows.
• Learn how to browse our books here.
• Learn how to locate books with call numbers here.

Noise Zones

• All spaces in McWherter Library have a designated Noise Zone to accommodate group work or quiet study. View the full Courtesy and Noise Policy to learn more.
• A Collaborative Zone is where normal-volume conversation is allowed. This zone includes the first floor and all group study spaces.
• A Quiet Zone is where low-volume conversation is allowed. This zone includes the 2^nd floor book stacks and the majority of the third floor.
• A Silent Zone is where no conversation is allowed. This zone includes the majority of the fourth floor.

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