Welcome to
Naropa University Libraries
Read our 26-27 Naropa University Library Online Access document to learn about accessing online library resources.
Accessing Your Library Account for Physical Check-Out
If you’d like to set up a library account to physically check out books, submit the Library Patron Account Set-Up form.
You already have access to the digital/electronic materials, to learn more about access, visit the Remote Access webpage:
Contact library@naropa.edu with any questions!
How to Place an Item on Hold
- Search for the item you would like to place on hold in Library Discovery Catalog
- When you have found the item, click on the title of the item to go into the item record page
- From there, to the right you will see the Place Hold button—click on it
- You will be prompted to sign in—sign in with your library account username and password
- Choose your hold options and click the Submit button—your item is now on hold
- If you cannot sign in, please contact library@naropa.edu to receive help getting your account in working order and placing items on hold
- You will receive email notifications when your items are available
How to Pick Up Library Items on Hold
You will receive email notifications when your items are ready to be picked up
- Remember your Naropa ID—library buildings are accessible only with ID and we need ID to check out your library materials
- Bring a backpack or tote if you are picking up multiple items
- Email library@naropa.edu with any questions
How to Return Library Materials
Please place all library items you wish to return into a library book drop box located at either Arapahoe Campus or Nalanda Campus.
- Allen Ginsberg Library, Arapahoe Campus, book drop is located just outside the main doors to the library building
- Nalanda Arts and Psychology Library, Nalanda Campus, has two book drops: one outside just to the left of the back northwest entrance to the building and then another just outside the library on the second floor
Printing & Study Space
The lobby printer/copier and Reading Room in the Allen Ginsberg Library building are accessible with your Naropa ID card during open campus building hours. The printers/copiers at Nalanda are accessible with your Naropa ID card during open campus building hours.
Computer Labs
For questions regarding access to Naropa University computer labs or to coordinate access, please contact the current Facilities Office Manager & Safety Coordinator, as listed on the Campus Safety page.
Campus Building Hours
Please refer to emails from Campus Safety & Facilities personnel regarding campus closures to get the most up-to-date news of on-campus building hours. You may also visit the Campus Safety page on the Naropa website. The Naropa facilities on-call phone number is 720-309-8211.
IT/Technical Support, Printing Issues
Please contact IT at helpdesk@naropa.edu. You can also visit the Naropa University IT Helpdesk. If you are on campus, the Business Service Center in the basement of the Lincoln building may be able to help you.
Critical Consciousness Collection
The Critical Consciousness Collection is housed in the Allen Ginsberg Library and was formerly located in the Center for Culture, Identity & Social Justice on the Arapahoe campus. It reflects Naropa’s commitment to social justice and exists in order to further the community’s understanding of systems of oppression and privilege. Offering a diverse array of reading materials (on race, class, sexual orientation, gender, ethnicity, and more), this collection shifts the normative story by centering voices and perspectives that are often marginalized in society. As such, the collection is always expanding, and recommendations are welcome!
Library Information
ALLEN GINSBERG LIBRARY - MAIN
Fall 2026 – Week of Monday October 12th
Email library@naropa.edu for online support.
We currently have an extremely small staff, hours may change last minute depending on circumstances.
Arapahoe Campus // 2130 Arapahoe Avenue // Boulder CO 80302
303-245-4725
NALANDA ARTS & PSYCHOLOGY LIBRARY
Nalanda Campus // 6287 Arapahoe Avenue // Boulder CO 80301
303-245-4793
