Philip Weltner Library
Oglethorpe University’s Philip Weltner Library is at the heart of campus in Lowry Hall. As the campus gateway to resources and services, The Philip Welter Library supports and enhances educational programs of the university. We are committed to building students’ lifelong learning skills in finding, evaluating and applying information.
Hours
Sunday | 2:00 p.m. - 10:00 p.m. |
Monday | 7:30 a.m. - 10:00 p.m. |
Tuesday | 7:30 a.m. - 10:00 p.m. |
Wednesday | 7:30 a.m. - 10:00 p.m. |
Thursday | 7:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. |
Friday | 7:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. |
Saturday | 12:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. |
Ask a Librarian
Email your question to ask a librarian. We are happy to assist you. You can also request a research consultation for one-on-one help.
For telephone reference assistance call 404-364-8511.
In-person assistance is available during our regular hours at the Reference Librarian offices located on the first floor of the library in the Reference Commons. Regular hours are also kept at the Reference Desk Monday through Friday from 11:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. and 2 – 3 p.m.
Quick Links
FAQs
To find books in our library, consult the Library Catalog search box at the top of this age. You can also Search Other Libraries for additional research options. Our books are shelved in call number order using the Library of Congress Classification System.
For help searching the catalog or GALILEO, please use one of our Ask a Librarian options at the top of this page.
Check the Journal Finder to see if we have a print or electronic copy of the journal for the date range that matches your citation. For more details, please visit our Journal Finder Help page.
Please contact a reference librarian using one of our Ask a Librarian options above. Also consult our information literacy section or consider attending some of our instruction programs.
We have recently updated our visitors’ policy. Alumni are welcome to use the library. Unaffiliated visitors and alumni should consult our Visitors Policy.
The average turnaround time is a business week. This varies depending on type of material and lender.
Please follow These instructions to print from your own device.
How do I add funds to my printing account?
To add printing funds, please follow the instructions below:
- Visit papercut.oglethorpe.edu/user.
- Log in using your OU account credentials.
- In the sidebar, click on “Add Funds”, then select “Printing”.
- Enter the amount you wish to add, your OU email, and OU ID number.
- Complete the payment to finalize the transaction.
For information on the OUMA, including hours of operation and current exhibition information, please see the museum’s website.
If you lose money in the vending machines located in the 24-hour room, please visit Aramark Dining Services for reimbursement. The Dining Hall is located on the second floor of the Turner Lynch Campus Center.
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