Spring 2025 Hours:
Mondays-Thursdays, 8am-9pm
Fridays, 8am-5pm
CLOSED Saturdays
Sundays, 12pm-9pm

See hours & location page for details.

Welcome to MERIT!

How We Can Help

MERIT connects people, information, and technology. We provide library resources, teaching & learning services, and technology support to the UW-Madison School of Education and our community partners.

More Services

MERIT's public service desk is located on the 3rd floor of the Teacher Education Building. We provide high quality, consistent, and responsive communication with all our users; including:

Who We Are

MERIT is part of the University of Wisconsin-Madison, School of Education. We connect people, information, and technology in an inclusive and engaged environment.

MERIT Events & Updates

  • Cyber Safety During International Travel

    Are you planning to travel internationally?  Before you go, learn more about what you should do to keep your personal and university data protected while abroad.  Shared below is a Kb article containing links to …

  • Finding Library Materials at MERIT

    The fall semester is in full swing!  Looking for books to start that research paper or want assistance finding materials within our 4th floor library shelves?  Watch this short video to learn how to navigate …

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Our Values Statement

MERIT is committed to creating an intentional space and culture where people of diverse identities are included and respected. We acknowledge structural power imbalances and pledge to take direct action toward a more just environment for all who provide and use our services. We are dedicated to continuous improvement in our accessibility and anti-oppression work. We seek to honor individual lived experiences, recognize intersectionality, and cultivate better opportunities for people of all backgrounds.

May 2020

To learn more about MERIT’s Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion
action plan, contact MERIT Director, Anna Lewis