Shapiro Library
Library/Museum UGLIAlso known as: Harold T And Vivian B Shapiro Library, UGLI, UGLi, Shapiro, The Fishbowl
Shapiro Library is a library/museum building at the University of Michigan in Ann Arbor, Michigan. It is located at 919 S. UNIVERSITY AVE, Ann Arbor, MI 48109, on the University of Michigan's Central campus. The building has 5 floors. The building code is UGLI, used in class schedules and room assignments. The building features elevator access, ramp access, wheelchair accessibility. It houses Adaptive Tech Computing Site Atcs, Microcomputing Center, Caen Lab For Caen Accts Users, Diad Lab For Si Accts Users and 16 more. From the Diag, Shapiro Library is approximately 2 minutes walking southeast.
Classification: Library Building. 6 classrooms.
Building Details
| Category | Library/Museum |
|---|---|
| Address | 919 S. UNIVERSITY AVE, Ann Arbor, MI 48109 |
| Floors | 5 |
| Coordinates | 42.275696279279266, -83.7372057054054 |
| Building Code | UGLI |
| Campus | Central Campus |
History
- Year Built: 1958 (Source: Bentley Historical Library)
- Architect: Albert Kahn Associated Architects
- Style: Mid-Century Modern
- Named for: Harold T. and Vivian B. Shapiro; Harold was 10th U-M president (1980–1987)
- Notable: Nicknamed "The UGLi" by students; mostly underground
- Primary use: Undergraduate library, study spaces, Shapiro Design Lab
Accessibility
- Elevator: Go through the main entrance, continue straight, and make a left at the first hallway. The elevators will be immediately on the right.
- Ramp Access: Power doors are located at the North entrance (main entrance).
- Wheelchair: yes
Departments & Services
- Adaptive Tech Computing Site Atcs
- Microcomputing Center
- Caen Lab For Caen Accts Users
- Diad Lab For Si Accts Users
- Connector To Grad Library Hatcher
- Special Collections Room Access Granted By Contacting 3rd Fl Svc Desk
- Student Lounge 6
- Turkish American Friendship Conference Room Access Granted By Contacting 3rd Fl Ref Desk
- Faculty Study Room Access Granted By Contacting 3rd Floor Svc Desk
- Graduate Study Room Access Granted By Contacting 3rd Fl Svc Desk
- Group Study Rooms
- Instructional Group Study Room Access Granted By Contacting 3rd Floor Svc Desk
- Undergraduate Library Reference
- University Reserves 1
- Computer Showcase 1
- Askwith Screening Room
- Askwith Media Library 1
- Peer Information Counseling
- Scholarly Publishing Office
- Science Library Current Journals
Nearby Buildings
- William Clements Library 219 ft (67 m)
- West Hall 234 ft (71 m)
- Hatcher Graduate Library 300 ft (91 m)
- Randall Laboratory 362 ft (110 m)
- Inglis House 392 ft (119 m)
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Where is Shapiro Library located?
- Shapiro Library is located at 919 S. UNIVERSITY AVE on the University of Michigan campus in Ann Arbor, Michigan. Its coordinates are 42.275696279279266, -83.7372057054054.
- Is Shapiro Library wheelchair accessible?
- Yes. Elevator access: Go through the main entrance, continue straight, and make a left at the first hallway. The elevators will be immediately on the right.. Ramp access: Power doors are located at the North entrance (main entrance).. Wheelchair accessible: yes.
- What departments or services are in Shapiro Library?
- Shapiro Library houses Adaptive Tech Computing Site Atcs, Microcomputing Center, Caen Lab For Caen Accts Users, Diad Lab For Si Accts Users, Connector To Grad Library Hatcher, Special Collections Room Access Granted By Contacting 3rd Fl Svc Desk, Student Lounge 6, Turkish American Friendship Conference Room Access Granted By Contacting 3rd Fl Ref Desk, Faculty Study Room Access Granted By Contacting 3rd Floor Svc Desk, Graduate Study Room Access Granted By Contacting 3rd Fl Svc Desk, Group Study Rooms, Instructional Group Study Room Access Granted By Contacting 3rd Floor Svc Desk, Undergraduate Library Reference, University Reserves 1, Computer Showcase 1, and 5 more departments.
- How many floors does Shapiro Library have?
- Shapiro Library has 5 floors.
- How do I find Shapiro Library on the University of Michigan campus?
- Shapiro Library is located on Central Campus at 919 S. UNIVERSITY AVE. From the Diag, it is approximately 2 minutes walking southeast.
Sources
- University of Michigan Facilities and Operations
- OpenStreetMap Contributors
- Bentley Historical Library
- MGuide Campus Map — student-built, independently maintained
Data sourced from University of Michigan and OpenStreetMap. Data last updated April 15, 2026.
Source: mguide.app/building/harold-t-and-vivian-b-shapiro-library