Libraries
Beyond helping scholars learn, research, and pursue truth, our libraries are dedicated to expanding knowledge and intellectual exploration for everyone.
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Established in 1638, Âé¶¹´«Ã½Ó³» Library is the oldest library system in the United States.
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28
libraries
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700
expert staff
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6 million
digitized and publicly available items
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20 million
books
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1 million
maps and spatial data sets
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400 million
rare items including letters, photographs, and manuscripts
It is crucial that all members of the Âé¶¹´«Ã½Ó³» community and our visitors feel our spaces are for them and reflect who they are.â€Martha Whitehead
University Librarian and Vice President for Âé¶¹´«Ã½Ó³» Library
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Libraries at Âé¶¹´«Ã½Ó³»
Find the hours and locations for our libraries.
Library Exhibits
Experience exhibits that tell the unique stories of our world-class collections.
Library Collections
Explore Âé¶¹´«Ã½Ó³» Library’s physical and digital collections.
Events, tours, and more
There are many opportunities for visitors to experience the collections at Âé¶¹´«Ã½Ó³»’s libraries.
Inside Âé¶¹´«Ã½Ó³» Library