News and Updates
Library Hours
Hours of Service via telephone Circulation Desk: 301-860-3870
August 26 (Mon) - December 20 (Fri)- Monday-Thursday: 8:00am - 10:00pm
- Friday: 8:00am - 5:00pm
- Saturday: 9:00am - 6:00pm
- Sunday: 1:00pm - 10:00pm
*September 2 (Mon): Closed for Labor Day
*November 27 (Wed) - December 1 (Sun): Closed for Thanksgiving Break
Free Subscription to The Wall Street Journal
Bowie State University has Free access to The Wall Street Journal for the school year! Set up your account here: wsj.com/bowiestate and follow the prompts.
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 still required for staff members. Please use Thurgood Marshall Library Registration Form or contact the Circulation Desk (301-860-3870).