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Reuther Library Closed - Friday, May 2nd

Due to planned construction, the Reuther Library will be closed on Friday, May 2nd.

During this building closure, staff will be working remotely and are happy to assist with your research needs. Please submit your questions to reutherreference@wayne.edu and we will answer as soon as we can.

If you plan to visit during the month of May, please contact us at 313.577.4024 to confirm building hours.

Thank you for your patience as we update our library!

Subject Focus: Armistice Day and Veterans Day

World War II veterans registering for classes at Wayne University

Although the First World War did not officially end until the signing of the Treaty of Versailles on June 28, 1919, combat between the Allied nations and Germany ended on November 11, 1918, when an armistice was called for the eleventh hour of the eleventh day of the eleventh month.  read more »

Reuther Library Closing at Noon on Friday, April 18th

Due to ongoing HVAC construction, the Reuther Library, including the Reading Room, will be closing to the public at noon on Friday, April 18th.

Our archivists will be available to assist you remotely. Please email reutherreference@wayne.edu with any questions you may have.

Thank you for your understanding!

Reuther Library celebrates 50 years on campus!

Original architect rendering of the Walter P. Reuther Library

The Walter P. Reuther Library is proudly celebrating its 50th year on campus! Built in 1975, our building’s brutalist architecture and gleaming windows have been a beacon for researchers across the world, and we want to show off in style.

Join us as we kick off this week with an incredible event with Alan Reuther to celebrate his new book, Roy Reuther and the UAW: Fighting for Workers and Civil Rights.  read more »

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