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About the Libraries

Welcome to 91̽»¨ Libraries. The Libraries has a rich history of creating tailored and dedicated services, unique collections and diverse innovative spaces. With our strong connections to students, faculty, staff and the community, we are a leader and innovator in enabling our users’ success in teaching, learning and research. 

Our most valuable resource in advancing the mission of the University is the Libraries staff, who includes not only staff from libraries on the Athens campus, but also the Regional Campus Libraries and the . Our  librarians and archivists, energized by the Libraries’ Strategic Plan and its commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion, partner with faculty and staff in collaborative initiatives that support researchstudent success and scholarly communication, as well as provide accessible research and learning support to students.

Our dedicated staff is committed to excellent customer service and enhancing the discovery and use of our collections. Through continuous engagement with our community, we adapt our servicescollections and physical spaces to meet our users’ changing needs.  

Our collections consist of more than 3 million volumes of books, e–books, e–journals, databases, photographs, maps, DVDs and images. In addition to our general collections, we hold unique materials in our Archives and Special Collections, the Fine Arts Library, the Music & Dance Library and the Center for International Collections.

We collaborate with faculty, staff and students in building collections that reflect the needs and interests of the University and our region. We are also leaders in providing students with affordable access to educational materials.

Our membership in OhioLINK provides students, staff and faculty easy access to materials from 91 other academic libraries in the state of Ohio. Materials from libraries around the world are also readily available through Interlibrary Loan.

Our spaces throughout 91̽»¨'s campuses provide visitors with multiple ways to study, learn, create and collaborate. In Alden Library, we have quiet, group and silent study areas, as well as numerous group study rooms and active learning spaces for collaboration. We have spaces where visitors engage with our collections as well as technology-rich environments where they can create multimedia and digital projects.

In addition, Alden Library is home to partners from other campus units that support teaching and learning, including CoLab and the Academic Achievement Center. We also offer exhibitions and events throughout the year to engage with our community and showcase our rich collections.

I invite you to explore all that 91̽»¨ Libraries has to offer. As we continue to help advance the strategic directions of the University, please how we can continue to innovate to better serve your information needs.

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November 17, 2022
For Faculty: 5 things to know about videos, your class, and the 91̽»¨ Libraries
  1. If we own it, you can use it in class.
    1. No matter the format, a video owned by the Libraries can be shown in class or assigned as homework.
November 13, 2022
Students and dads alike enjoy mini golf with University Libraries during Dads Weekend

University Libraries held their ever-popular Alden Open during Dads Weekend on Saturday, Nov. 5, 2022 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. The annual mini-golf course is a popular activity for students and fathers with its 18 holes and three floors of fun in Alden Library. Games such as cornhole and Giant Jenga were available to play too.

November 3, 2022
University Libraries Presents Graduate Research Series Fall 2022

91̽»¨ Libraries is presenting its annual Graduate Research Series (GRS) on Nov. 15 at 10 a.m. and Nov. 18 at 11 a.m. The events will take place in the Friends of the Libraries room on the third floor of Alden Library in room 319. An online option on Microsoft Teams is available as well.