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Using the Library

All about the Library's resources and how to use them.

The G. Franklin Wiggins Divinity Library location will be closed until further notice. Please visit the James E. Cheek LRC Main Library for assistance. 

Library services are online-only on Fridays. You can reach us by emailing librarystaff@shawu.onmicrosoft.com for assistance until Friday in-person services resume after 7/31/2025. 

The Libraries will be closed Monday 7/21/2025 through Friday 7/25/2025 and staff will be unavailable to provide assistance. Please leave us a phone message at 919-546-8407 or email us at librarystaff@shawu.onmicrosoft.com, and we will get back to you on Monday 7/28/2025. 

 

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About the Library

Hours, Locations, and Contact Information

James E. Cheek Learning Resources Center - Main Library Hours

Days

Fall and Spring Semesters

   Opening Time               Closing Time        
Monday through Thursday 8:00 am 10:00 pm
Friday 8:00 am 5:00 pm
Saturday Closed  
Sunday 12:00 pm 8:00 pm

During University Breaks the Library switches to Monday - Friday

(breaks include Spring break, Summer break, and Winter break)

8:00 am 5:00 pm

G. Franklin Wiggins Divinity Library Hours

Day Opening Time Closing Time
Monday - Friday 8:00am 4:30pm
 

Locations

The address of Shaw University campus is 118 E. South St., Raleigh, NC 27601. Note that the Library buildings do not have unique street addresses.

On the map below, the James E. Cheek Learning Resources Center - Main Library is circled in Blue. The G. Franklin Wiggins Divinity Library is circled in Green.

Contact the Library


Email: librarystaff@shawu.onmicrosoft.com

Phone: 919-546-8407

Book an appointment

Check Frequently Asked Questions

 

Service Area Staff Member Contact Information
Library Director Chris Baker

Email: christopher.baker@shawu.edu

Phone: 919-546-8539

Access Services Librarian Taylor Stephens

Email: taylor.stephens@shawu.edu

Phone: 919-546-8337

Archivist Marie Stark-Farrow

Email: marie.stark@shawu.edu

Phone: 919-546-8202

Divinity Librarian Molly Rasberry

Email: margaret.rasberry@shawu.edu

Phone: 919-546-8324

Instructional and Reference Librarian Carolyn Welker

Email: carolyn.welker@shawu.edu

Phone: 919-546-8597

Metadata and Cataloging Librarian Olivia Bowman

Email: olivia.bowman@shawu.edu

Phone: 919-546-8565

Library Specialist Velma Williams

Email: velma.williams@shawu.edu

Phone: 919-546-8438

 

Meet with a Librarian

Schedule an appointment for all library and research assistance, like help accessing online materials or starting your research:

Schedule an appointment here

Professors and Instructors, schedule an appointment to meet with our instructional librarian about class support: 

Schedule an appointment here

Check Us Out: Events and Announcements

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Give Us Feedback and Suggestions

The library would love to have your feedback concerning our events, displays, exhibitions, services, and anything else you'd like to share!

Please use the links below to supply anonymous feedback, or contact us at the James E. Cheek Learning Resources Center to provide further feedback. We'd love to hear from you!

For further assistance, please contact us!
Shaw University Libraries - James E. Cheek Learning Resources Center
118 E. South Street - Raleigh, NC 27609
919-546-8407 - shawu.edu/libraries

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