Vernon R. Alden Library

Alden Library is one of the most beautiful and important places at Ohio University. The library has seven floors and an extensive collection of books and resources. It offers a variety of seating options, including silent areas, quiet study spaces, and group study rooms, which make it easy for everyone to find a comfortable place to work.

There is also a coffee shop on the second floor, which makes studying there even more enjoyable. Students, guests, and community members can access computers and laptops available in the library.

Alden Library also provides many helpful facilities, including meeting rooms for discussions, private study rooms, and designated spaces where students can take exams. Overall, it is a welcoming and well-equipped place for studying, research, and collaboration.

If study life had a name, it would have been Alden Library! From an academic-life-perspective, Alden is the best thing about Ohio University and Athens in general. Spread over multiple storeys, Alden used to be my haunt when I was in grad school. Want to study? Get some work done? Research? Pull your group together to meet that deadline? Finals week? Or, just socialize and meet great people? Looking to run into some international students for cultural exchange? Man, Alden can do all this and more for you.

It has so many levels - Each level has it's own vibe. I loved the practicality and the sheer energy of 2nd and 4th. Some people prefer the warmer 3rd. Some the peace and quiet of the 6th. You sort of have to find your own zone and what works for you. Alden's got a little something for everyone.

Very helpful staff. You can book study rooms for group work. Free wifi. Cheap printing. A great cafe on the 2nd floor. During mid-terms and finals, you can literally spend the whole night here. Also, very convenient transportation - including late at night. At least three of four bus stops nearby. Just Google them.

Alden, you're awesome!

Exceptional library services, kind staff, and complete accountability to all disciplines of study, administrators of each department, and available links to research and development in every administrative and financial field of interest for student services.

Alden offers you everything you need to study or do work. You can be as loud as you like on the second floor or you can enjoy quietness on other floors.

There is a microwave on the second floor so you can bring your food and stay there all day.

I was a bit disappointed by summer hours but it is understandable since not many people come here in the summer anyway.

Throughout my time at OU, went to library regularly. Great place to get work done and study.

One of the most inviting and scholarly spaces to enable learning. Well staffed with an amazing group of librarians that enable students and faculty to realize their goals and abilities. Growth and insight are at the center of their mission . They serve the interest of the student and the state of Ohio. The graduates of Ohio U. and all universities, colleges, and technical schools are the fuel for our future. As an alum, and past employee I am grateful for the support and insight I gained with my time with such a solid institution. Please take time to visit.