Hatcher Graduate Library

Also known as: Harlan H. Hatcher Graduate Library, Hatcher, Grad Library

Hatcher Graduate Library is a library/museum building at the University of Michigan in Ann Arbor, Michigan. It is located at 913 S. UNIVERSITY AVE, Ann Arbor, MI 48109, on the University of Michigan's Central campus. The building has 8 floors. The building features elevator access, ramp access, wheelchair accessibility. It houses Group Study Room, Info Library Science Area, Reading Room 3, Study Carrels and 39 more. Visit the official website for current hours and information. From the Diag, Hatcher Graduate Library is approximately 2 minutes walking south.

Classification: Library Building. 1 classrooms.

Official website: Hatcher Graduate Library

Building Details

History

• Year Built: 1920 (Source: Bentley Historical Library)
• Architect: Albert Kahn
• Style: Prairie / Arts and Crafts
• Named for: Harlan Hatcher, 8th U-M president (1951–1967)
• Notable: Pompeii-inspired lobby murals, 175x50 ft barrel-vault reading room with Gari Melchers frescoes
• Primary use: Graduate library, Humanities collections, special collections

Accessibility

• Elevator: Go through the main entrance (on the Diag), go down the hall, turn right, and the elevator will be on the left. Another elevator is located at the South entrance.
• Ramp Access: A ramp is located at the North entrance (near the Diag).
• Wheelchair: yes

Departments & Services

• Group Study Room
• Info Library Science Area
• Reading Room 3
• Study Carrels
• Group Study Room 1
• Study Carrels 1
• Acqusitions Serials Division
• Admin Associate To The Director
• Area Programs
• Area Programs Near East Division
• Area Programs Slavic Division
• Area Programs South Asia Division
• Area Programs Southeast Asia Division
• Asia Library
• Assistant University Librarian For Library Information Technology
• Assistant University Librarian For Public Services
• Collection Development Officer
• Cooperative Access Services
• Development Office 1
• Digital Library Production Service
• Distribution And Supply
• Diversity And Multicultural Services
• Document Delivery Cas 7 Fast
• Faculty Exploratory
• Finance Facilities
• Library Administration
• Human Resources
• Info Library Studies Library
• Interlibrary Loan Division
• Knowledge Navigation Center
• Mail Room 3
• Microform Services
• Mits
• Monograph Cataloging Division
• Papyrology
• Photoduplication
• Preservation Division
• Public Relations And Communication
• Special Collections
• Staff Development Officer
• Tas Secretary
• Library On Site Access
• Government Documents Center 1

Nearby Buildings

• William Clements Library 249 ft (76 m)
• Shapiro Library 300 ft (91 m)
• Inglis House 301 ft (92 m)
• Haven Hall 334 ft (102 m)
• Tappan Hall 382 ft (116 m)

Other Library/Museum Buildings

• Museum of Art
• Bentley Historical Library
• Buhr Building
• Gerald Ford Library
• Shapiro Library

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Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Hatcher Graduate Library located?

Hatcher Graduate Library is located at 913 S. UNIVERSITY AVE on the University of Michigan campus in Ann Arbor, Michigan. Its coordinates are 42.27614823260869, -83.7381336695652.

Is Hatcher Graduate Library wheelchair accessible?

Yes. Elevator access: Go through the main entrance (on the Diag), go down the hall, turn right, and the elevator will be on the left. Another elevator is located at the South entrance.. Ramp access: A ramp is located at the North entrance (near the Diag).. Wheelchair accessible: yes.

What departments or services are in Hatcher Graduate Library?

Hatcher Graduate Library houses Group Study Room, Info Library Science Area, Reading Room 3, Study Carrels, Group Study Room 1, Study Carrels 1, Acqusitions Serials Division, Admin Associate To The Director, Area Programs, Area Programs Near East Division, Area Programs Slavic Division, Area Programs South Asia Division, Area Programs Southeast Asia Division, Asia Library, Assistant University Librarian For Library Information Technology, and 28 more departments.

How many floors does Hatcher Graduate Library have?

Hatcher Graduate Library has 8 floors.

How do I find Hatcher Graduate Library on the University of Michigan campus?

Hatcher Graduate Library is located on Central Campus at 913 S. UNIVERSITY AVE. From the Diag, it is approximately 2 minutes walking south.

Data sourced from University of Michigan and OpenStreetMap. Data last updated April 15, 2026.
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