Ned R. McWherter Library

Awesome place

Huge 4 floor library open to the public and university of Memphis students. Good hours too 7:30 am- 10 pm in the summer at least. Lots of resources, printers, study rooms, and computers

I am a UOM Alumni. As an undergraduate this library was my favorite building on campus. It is a beautifully constructed building. I still return for doctoral research. I love this library.

Librarians are fantastic.

Is this libary open to the public or Just UOfM Students

Closed today, March 3rd, 2024!!!

Disappointing Decline in Library Maintenance The library’s condition has significantly worsened over the years. On the 4th floor, I found dead bugs along window seals, profanity written on cubby desks and around nonworking sockets and mosquitoes in the group rooms. Ceiling tiles are dusty and coming undone, and the bathrooms are dirty with grime on the paper towel dispensers. While Einstein Bagels and vending machines were added, it feels like student comfort is being neglected in favor of profits. Charging high tuition while ignoring basic maintenance is a form of exploitation. It can be seen as a form of exploitation if students are being charged high tuition while their well-being and comfort in essential facilities like the library are neglected. When institutions prioritize profits over maintaining a clean and safe learning environment, it reflects an imbalance where students aren’t getting the value they deserve for the money they’re paying. In this case, ignoring basic cleanliness and upkeep while charging substantial fees could certainly feel exploitative to those affected. It feels as though the university is under budget constraints, but their priorities are misplaced. While they invest in additions like Einstein Bagels and police security detail by the Memphis Police Department they are neglecting the basic upkeep and well-being of students, which should be a higher priority for such a large institution. This touches on fairness and value. When paying significant tuition, there’s an expectation of a comfortable, well-maintained environment conducive to learning. Seeing neglect in basic upkeep—like cleanliness and safety—can evoke frustration, as it suggests the university isn’t prioritizing student welfare despite the financial burden placed on students. Students deserve better for what they’re investing. Having already earned two degrees, I’ve experienced firsthand what a well-maintained, supportive learning environment can offer. Seeing the decline in conditions for current students feels like they’re being set up to struggle in ways I didn’t have to. It’s frustrating to know they face distracting environments that make it tougher for them to focus on their education, especially when they’re paying just as much, if not more, in tuition than I did 20 years ago.

Peaceful and quiet. Have a good ambiance and lots of free space. My only complain is the operating time.

Definitely not open today despite Google hours saying they are.

I used Google to see if the public could use the library. It was a very pleasant experience., very quiet. It was late evening, about 7 pm, arriving, about 10 pm when I left. There was campus police patrolling every street which made me feel safe. The campus area was so serine, beautifully kept.