Opie Overnight Access
When the library is closed, enrolled students, faculty or staff can enter the library through the west side entrance by swiping with their HuskyCard. On the first floor, the two large reading rooms and vending machines are accessible and the entire second floor is now open including three instruction rooms (244 and 242 with workstations) and seven study rooms. Our overnight access is available 364 days/year with the exception of the Wednesday night of Winter Carnival.
Reading Rooms
The John and Ruanne Opie Library is a great place to study, meet friends, or just relax. The library is open 24/7 for Michigan Tech faculty, students, and staff, every night of the year except for the eve of Winter Carnival. The library consists of the East Reading Room and the Opie Reading Room, which frequently hosts scholarly talks and other events. To schedule an event, contact the library staff at 906-487-3535 or request a reservation.
Library Café
The Library Café is located on the first floor of the library and is an enjoyable space for studying, meeting with friends or grabbing a beverage or a bite to eat. The café features Starbucks coffee and other beverages, as well as scones, muffins, sandwiches, salads, and a friendly, inviting atmosphere. For current café hours see the library's hours of operation.
John Rovano Plaza
Thanks to the generous donation of Michigan Tech alumnus David Brule ('72), the café-adjacent John Rovano plaza offers a garden setting for reading, working, or just enjoying the beautiful Upper Peninsula in summer and fall.
Student Lockers
The library rents lockers for enrolled students to use by the semester. The rental rate is $10 per semester.
Meditation Space
The library offers a space for quiet contemplation located on the third floor in the northwest corner of the building.
Mother's Room
This room is located on the garden level across from the oversize government documents collection. No key is required as the door locks from the inside and has an "in use" sign on the outside of the door and is available to all faculty, staff, students and library patrons.
Locker Rooms
Two locker rooms with lockers and a shower are available on the garden level of the library, across from the oversize government documents collection. No key is required as the door locks from the inside and has an "in use" sign on the outside of the door. These rooms are available to all library patrons.
Notary Services
The library offers free, limited notary services on an appointment basis. To set up an appointment, please contact Alisha Kocjan at amkocjan@mtu.edu or 906-487-2552. Please note that no legal advice or assistance filling out documents is provided.