Rodgers Library for Science and Engineering, The University of Alabama

Rodgers Library for Science and Engineering, The University of Alabama 205-348-2100 Rodgers Library for Science and Engineering opened to the public on June 5, 1990.

The library represents a merger of the Science Library collection from Lloyd Hall and the Engineering Library collection from the Mineral Industries Building. Rodgers Library was named in honor of Eric Rodgers and Sarah Rodgers, former members of the UA faculty. The Science and Engineering Library is the first departmental library at The University of Alabama built with the intent of taking maximu

m advantage of computer-based information systems for research. Representatives from IBM's national library research team and other library consultants from across the country met to design the floor plan of the building in order to accommodate new as well as traditional forms of information storage and retrieval. In anticipation of the electronic publication of library materials, planners studied and prepared for the use of digital information technology in the new facility. A scientific communications laboratory (later renamed Scholars' Station) helps faculty teach students how to use special databases, the Internet, and other electronic research systems. Aesthetically, the new library is compatible with existing Greek Revival buildings on the Quadrangle. The Library at the University of Virginia designed by Thomas Jefferson was the inspiration for the original University of Alabama Library, which was burned during the Civil War. The Eric and Sarah Rodgers Library for Science and Engineering incorporates dome and rotunda elements reminiscent of this earlier library. While the building's exterior is traditional in effect, its interior is distinctly high-tech. Rodgers Library for Science and Engineering is conveniently located immediately south of Shelby Hall and the Science and Engineering Complex, north of the Biology Building, and one building west of the Campus Drive Parking Deck. Find Rodgers Library on standard Campus map or check the Interactive Campus Map.

06/12/2026

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Whether to broaden your knowledge, improve your focus, or reduce stress with an interesting story, consider exploring the BCAS Summer Reading List, a list of books written and/or co-authored by BCAS faculty.

Follow the link for the complete list: https://barefield.ua.edu/2026/06/02/summer-reading-list-2026/

What is ASK A LIBRARIAN? This is an electronic reference service that provides instant answers to many frequently asked ...
06/11/2026

What is ASK A LIBRARIAN? This is an electronic reference service that provides instant answers to many frequently asked questions. It is one of several ways to contact the UA Libraries.

https://www.lib.ua.edu/ #/home

Patrons can check out our life-size chess set at the circulation desk at Rodgers.
06/10/2026

Patrons can check out our life-size chess set at the circulation desk at Rodgers.

Rodgers is open all summer. We have quite places to study, computers you can use, teamwork rooms, and equipment you can ...
06/03/2026

Rodgers is open all summer. We have quite places to study, computers you can use, teamwork rooms, and equipment you can borrow. https://www.lib.ua.edu/ #/home

The library catalog is experiencing service disruptions right now. Right now, there are some restrictions for off-campus...
05/29/2026

The library catalog is experiencing service disruptions right now. Right now, there are some restrictions for off-campus patrons.

Here are Rodgers Library's hours for the summer 1 term. We are glad to have you back!https://www.lib.ua.edu/ #/hours?lib...
05/26/2026

Here are Rodgers Library's hours for the summer 1 term. We are glad to have you back!

https://www.lib.ua.edu/ #/hours?library=rodgers&month=0

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335 Hackberry Lane
Tuscaloosa, AL
35487

Opening Hours

Monday 7:30am - 7pm
Tuesday 7:30am - 7pm
Wednesday 7:30am - 7pm
Thursday 7:30am - 7pm
Friday 7:30am - 5pm
Saturday 10am - 5pm
Sunday 11am - 7pm

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