News and Updates

Library Hours

Hours of Service via telephone Circulation Desk: 301-860-3870

January 27 (Mon) - May 23 (Fri), 2025

  • Monday-Thursday: 8:00am - 10:00pm
  • Friday: 8:00am - 5:00pm
  • Saturday: 9:00am - 6:00pm
  • Sunday: 1:00pm-10:00pm

May 26 (Mon) - August 10 (Sun), 2025 

  • Monday-Thursday: 8:00am - 8:00pm
  • Friday: 8:00am - 5:00pm
  • Saturday: 9:00am - 6:00pm
  • Sunday: Closed

*The Library is closed: May 26th (Memorial Day), June 19th (Juneteenth) and July 4th (Independence Day)

August 11 (Mon) - August 24 (Sun), 2025

  • Monday-Friday: 8:00am - 5:00pm
  • Saturday: Closed
  • Sunday: Closed

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Free Subscription to The Wall Street Journal

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Library Faculty Research Carrel is Open

Booking are limited to current faculty and staff of Bowie State Univeristy. See the booking page for details and availability.

Loan Periods for Bowie State University Items

  • Undergraduate Students and Graduate Students
    • May 1st
    • August 1st
    • December 1st

*The due date will advance one month prior:
e.g.: Loans/renewals on 4/2 will have a due date of 8/1
e.g.: Loans/renewals on 3/30 will have a due date of 5/1

  • Faculty and Staff: 180 days

Renewing books and other materials may be done electronically using the online catalog. The LibGuides on Renewing Online provides instruction.

Returning books can be returned via the book drop located outside in front of the Thurgood Marshall Library (facing the Administration Building). 

Student Employment at the Library

 Looking for a library job? We hire students during the acaemic semesters. Library student assistants must be current BSU undergraduate or graduate students. Please apply using the Thurgood Marshall Library Student Employee Interest Form. 

Library Card Registration

Registration and renewals are not required for current BSU student/faculty/staff. You can sign-in to BSU Discovery and other library databbases with your BSU ID and Password (same as BSU email). If you still have a trouble accessing library online resources, use Thurgood Marshall Library Registration Form or contact the Circulation Desk (301-860-3870).