We provide research assistance via email, chat, or meetings (in-person or on Zoom). Students can use Navigate to find the Flaxman Library and set up a Research Consultation appointment. Information about Navigate is available here. Faculty and staff are welcome to email their meeting availability to flaxman@saic.edu.
Fall Semester 2025 (8/25-12/15)
Monday–Thursday: 9am–9pm
Friday: 9am–6pm
Saturday: 10am–5pm
Sunday: Closed
Holiday closures:
Monday, 9/1: CLOSED
Monday–Wednesday, 11/24–11/26: 9am - 5pm (Closing early)
Thursday–Sunday, 11/27–11/30: CLOSED
Closed at end of fall semester: 12/16/25–1/4/26
Winter Interim, January 5–25
Monday–Friday: 9:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.
Saturday–Sunday: Closed
Monday, 1/19/26, Martin Luther King Day: Closed
During the academic year the library is open to SAIC students, faculty, staff, and alumni without an appointment. Please see the Visiting & Borrowing page for more details.
10/22: Control Your Citations
This workshop focuses on using Zotero, a free, open source tool for citation management.
10/29: File Fiercely
File management may sound boring, but building a consistent practice is key to making your research life easier. Learn more about managing and keeping your digital files safe at this workshop.
11/5: Hot Topic: AI Tools
AI is a fast-growing and evolving area for researchers. We’re asking questions like: How can we responsibly use AI for our research? What tools are out there? Join us for discussion and demos as we explore this hot topic and share practical tips.