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Using the Library

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

Updated Summer 2025 Hours:

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, Location, Contact Us

James E. Cheek Learning Resources Center - Main Library Hours

Days

Fall Semester 8/14/2024 - 11/22/2024

Spring Semester 1/8/2024 - 5/9/2025

   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.

Looking for help?

Email librarystaff@shawu.onmicrosoft.com with your questions. 

You can also check out our FAQ here

Questions about accessing things online?

Email taylor.stephens@shawu.edu. 

Questions about the Divinity Library?

Email margaret.rasberry@shawu.edu. 

Questions about the Archive?

Email marie.stark@shawu.edu. 

Looking for a staff member's number or email?

Look at the directory here

Want an appointment? 

Book one here. 

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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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