Library Information

Portrait presented by Mrs. Chester W. Nimitz and the Class of 1966 in memory of Fleet Admiral Chester W. Nimitz, U. S. N., Class of 1905. Photo of painting taken by Jodi Spillane.

The Nimitz Library offers comprehensive library services to midshipmen and faculty. Service is also provided to USNA military and civilian staff and their family members, to personnel attached to the other activities of the Annapolis Area Naval Complex, and to local retired faculty members and retired military personnel.

Other residents of the Annapolis community and authorized researchers may make use of the Library's resources under specific circumstances.

For more information contact the Associate Director, Patti Patterson, at 410-293-6903.

The Nimitz Library, completed in 1973, is named in honor of Fleet Admiral Chester W. Nimitz, USN (1885-1966); [FAQs - Images - Biographical Sketch]. A 1905 graduate of the United States Naval Academy, Admiral Nimitz served as Commander-in-Chief, Pacific, during World War II.

During holidays and academic leave periods, and for Home Football games, library hours are adjusted to reflect reduced demand for service. The changes to the regular schedule are posted in advance. (Call x33268 for current information about library hours or consult Hours.) After 1900 each day the Library is restricted to midshipmen and their escorted guests, to faculty, staff and their family members, and to others as authorized.

Last updated: 16 October 2007