Randall Library is a public facility and welcomes area students to use its information resources in the building during its extensive hours of operation.  Note that during the fall and spring semesters, access between 12 a.m. and 7 a.m. is RESTRICTED to UNCW Students, Faculty and Staff ONLY. 

We encourage your use of library materials, facilities, and reference services.  

Lost Items

If you believe you misplaced something in the library, you may email rlfacility@uncw.edu or inquire at either the Library Help Desk or the Library Security Desk. 

Lost items are temporarily stored in bins by the main elevator (large items like clothing andwater bottles), or at the Security Desk (small items like flash drives, cords, and ear buds), before being brought to themain campus Lost & Found, located in the Fisher Student Center at the Information Center, several times a week.

INSIDE

Randall Library provides two solicitation tables on our first floor. RL First Floor Table A and RL First Floor Table B can be reserved via the UNCW Campus Reservation System (EMS).

• In accordance with UNCW's Policy Service Animals, Emotional Support Animals, and Pets, animals are not allowed in the building with the exception of service animals and service animals in-training. 
• Animals whose only function is to provide comfort or support (therapy or emotional support animals) are not considered service animals under the ADA. 
• Patrons with service animals must

RETREAT AT RANDALL - A MINDFULNESS & WELLNESS SPACE 

Space Use Guidelines* 

Retreat at Randall is for quiet contemplation, reflection, meditation, mindfulness, prayer, stress relief, silent games, stretching, and yoga.  

Please enjoy this space quietly and be respectful of fellow students wishing to use this space. 

Do not use the space for: 

Photography and Filming Policy

Randall Library is a public space. Photography and filming (including videography) that do not interfere with library operations are generally permitted under the following conditions. The Library accepts no liability for the use of photos or film made in or around the facility. The library reserves the right to terminate or restrict photography and filming that, in its view, cause a disturbance, endanger the safety of employees or library users or violate any other University policy, local ordinance, or state or federal law.

Reserving Tables Outside Randall Library’s Main Entrance

Request should be directed to Campus Life Reservations and Event Services 910-962-4150, clreservations@uncw.edu

Tables and chairs that are reserved through Campus Life are stored in the vestibule of the library. Student groups or individuals are responsible for set-up and returning the tables and chairs to their storage location.

Direct any questions or notifications (i.e., tables not returned to storage) to the Office of Campus Life.

Randall Library patrons have the right to expect a pleasant library environment, conducive to study and research; free of preventable and/or excessive interruption and disruptive activity, with reasonable access to library materials. The library expects all of its patrons to conduct themselves in a manner respectful of library staff, other patrons, library materials, and library facilities.

The First Floor is an active learning area. A moderate amount of noise is to be expected.  When conducting conversations, please consider your surroundings and be courteous to those around you.

The Second Floor is designated as quiet space. Noise should be kept to a minimum. Please keep cell phones in silent mode. Take conversations to the first floor, stairwells, restrooms or outside. The Group Study Rooms are not sound proof -- talking in moderate levels is conducive to maintaining a quiet environment in the surrounding areas.

Protecting the privacy of library users is important.  This policy statement explains how Randall Library operates with regard to various privacy issues.  The library is bound by federal law, state law and professional ethics to ensure open access to information.  The confidentiality of library use extends to your encounters with library personnel.  Librarians and staff treat all requests in a serious and professional manner.