The Nimitz Library, completed in 1973, is named in honor of Fleet Admiral Chester W. Nimitz, USN (1885-1966), a 1905 graduate of the United States Naval Academy. If you are interested in the history of libraries at USNA dating back to the founding of the Naval Academy 175 years ago, see the library history timeline.
Today the Nimitz Library occupies 4 floors of the Nimitz Building and houses the library's collections, staff offices, classrooms, study space and a coffee bar. You can find maps of each floor here.
Most services, such as the Research Help Desk and Circulation/Check-out are located on the main floor.
Nimitz Library has a lot to offer midshipmen, including:
:: The Nimitz Library's Coffee Bar is a popular spot to take a break and enjoy the view
:: Plebes visiting the Nimitz Library's Special Collections and Archives / Annapolis Room during Plebe English
:: Nimitz Library hosts various special events throughout the year
:: Midshipman visiting the Nautilus Room for a library research workshop
