William Clements Library

Also known as: William L. Clements Library

William Clements Library is a library/museum building at the University of Michigan in Ann Arbor, Michigan. It is located at 909 S. UNIVERSITY AVE, Ann Arbor, MI 48109, on the University of Michigan's Central campus. The building has 2 floors. The building features elevator access, ramp access. It houses Exhibit Room, Reading Room 1. Visit the official website for current hours and information. From the Diag, William Clements Library is approximately 3 minutes walking south.

Classification: Library Building.

Official website: William Clements Library

Building Details

History

• Year Built: 1923 (Source: Bentley Historical Library)
• Architect: Albert Kahn
• Style: Italian Renaissance Revival
• Named for: William L. Clements, U-M Regent for 24 years (1909–1933)
• Notable: Kahn's personal favorite among all his buildings; modeled on Villa Farnese
• Primary use: Rare books and special collections (early American history)
• Did you know: Houses an 18th-century copy of the Declaration of Independence and papers from Lord Shelburne, who negotiated peace ending the Revolutionary War. Albert Kahn called this his personal favorite among all his buildings.

Accessibility

• Elevator: Building access is through the North Entrance, only.
• Ramp Access: Accessibility Ramp Access Power doors are located on the north side of the Library at the glass vestibule entrance.

Departments & Services

• Exhibit Room
• Reading Room 1

Nearby Buildings

• Inglis House 175 ft (53 m)
• Shapiro Library 219 ft (67 m)
• Hatcher Graduate Library 249 ft (76 m)
• Martha Cook Residence 314 ft (96 m)
• Tappan Hall 351 ft (107 m)

Other Library/Museum Buildings

• Museum of Art
• Bentley Historical Library
• Buhr Building
• Gerald Ford Library
• Hatcher Graduate Library

Part of: Historic Campus, Hidden Gems

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is William Clements Library located?

William Clements Library is located at 909 S. UNIVERSITY AVE on the University of Michigan campus in Ann Arbor, Michigan. Its coordinates are 42.27547904285715, -83.73796049285714.

Is William Clements Library wheelchair accessible?

Yes. Elevator access: Building access is through the North Entrance, only.. Ramp access: Accessibility Ramp Access Power doors are located on the north side of the Library at the glass vestibule entrance..

What departments or services are in William Clements Library?

William Clements Library houses Exhibit Room, Reading Room 1.

How many floors does William Clements Library have?

William Clements Library has 2 floors.

How do I find William Clements Library on the University of Michigan campus?

William Clements Library is located on Central Campus at 909 S. UNIVERSITY AVE. From the Diag, it is approximately 3 minutes walking south.

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