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Simms Library

Welcome to Simms Library at Albuquerque Academy! Located midway between the East and West campuses, the library is a central learning hub. The collection includes books, magazines, DVDs, online databases and resources, a special collection, and more. Through the online catalog, students can search the library’s holdings and request materials.

In keeping with the Academy’s mission, the library seeks to provide a safe and welcoming space where students feel empowered to explore their interests and make discoveries. As active teaching faculty, the librarians strive to teach students the skills they need to be their best selves at Albuquerque Academy and in the broader world.

On May 3, 2001, the library was named in honor of Albert G. Simms II, M.D. and Barbara Young Simms. Their lives stand testament to the power of the spirit of giving coupled with visionary foresight. The Simms guided Albuquerque Academy through its formative years and were instrumental in fostering independent education throughout New Mexico. The library is a permanent reminder of their lifelong dedication to the education of children and their devotion to the highest ideals of learning.

Simms Library spaces and services are available to Albuquerque Academy students and their families, members of the Academy faculty and staff, alumni, and parents of alumni. Please call (505) 828-3200 for more information about Simms Library.

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Library Main Desk: (505) 828-3100

Hours of Operation

Monday-Friday
7 a.m. Building opens
Monday-Thursday
8 a.m. – 6 p.m. Library staff available
Friday
8 a.m. – 5 p.m. Library staff available

During self-service hours, library spaces, book return, and printing are available for use. The availability of staff assistance is minimal.

Closed weekends, school breaks, and holidays.

Note: Summer hours differ.

Simms Library Summer Hours

June 6 – July 15
M – F 8am – 3:30pm

Simms Library Closed
May 30- June 3
July 4th Holiday
July 18 – August 12

In support of Think Summer classes and students, Simms Library is open for six weeks, beginning the first week of June. During the rest of the summer, until school starts in August, the library is closed.

Full-time students enrolled during the school year who want to use the library during the summer should check with the Think Summer office or Simms Library for summer library policies.

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Common Grounds Café

Located in Simms Library

Monday – Thursday: 7:30-10:30 a.m. and 1-5:30 p.m.
Friday: 7:30-10:30 a.m. and 1-4 p.m.

This space, generously funded by the Reidy family, is a spot for students to gather, study, and connect. It’s also used by the community to host casual gatherings like performances and readings.

Exhibits

The library exhibit area is located just inside the front entrance and provides display space for Academy educational projects and student expression. Displays range from artwork related to a particular theme, to celebrations of Black History Month or Banned Books Week, to student depictions of French or Spanish architecture. Each display remains on exhibit for up to one month. Requests to use the exhibit area should be directed to Megan Glidden, Director of Library Services, at (505) 828-3111. Demand for the exhibit space is high, and requests should be made as far in advance as possible.

What's Where?

  • North Wing: fiction, story collection, easy books, oversized books, nonfiction, middle and upper school reading rooms
  • East Wing: atlas stands, audiobooks, graphic literature, and reference materials
  • Common Grounds Cafe: latest issues of print periodicals
  • Ask at the Circulation Counter for print periodicals, visuals, textbooks, CDs, DVDs, and special collection items

Borrowing and Reserving Materials

Students may check out most library materials for two weeks and renew them if no other patron requests them. Videotapes and DVDs can be checked out for three days, and reference books have an overnight checkout period.

Members of the Academy faculty and staff have longer check-out periods.

Academy alumni and families of current students may check out materials with an Academy ID card.

Fines are not charged on overdue items, but payment is required if an item is lost.

Reserve materials and textbooks for courses are to be used only in the library.

Copy Machines and Printers

The library provides photocopying machines for both black and white copies and color copies. Several printers are available for black and white printing. A color printer is located at the circulation desk; there is no charge to students for color printing of fewer than 10 pages.

Equipment

Students may check out audiovisual equipment once their parents have signed the required permission letter. Parents are responsible for reimbursing the library for any damage or loss of equipment.

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