Welcome to the 2025/2026 academic year from the Collins Memorial Library staff! Our dedicated professional Collins librarians and staff are here to help you find, access, and use our expansive collections. Liaison Librarians are available for research consultations, citation help, provide course instruction in collaboration with faculty, and provide programming that supports students’ academic, intellectual, and creative pursuits. Public Services staff can help you check out books, borrow from other libraries, access course reserves, and book a study room.
We invite you to explore our spaces to find a favorite study spot and resources that inspire you! Collins Library offers individual and group study spaces throughout our five floors. Our first floor Reading Rooms are beautiful spaces full of art and light and our Rocking Chair nook provides an excellent place to rest or read a book. As you enter the library, be sure to check out our new Perry’s Popular Reads collection and one of our monthly themed book displays for a good book to read. Collins Creative Center: Makerspace and Printing Press Studio on the lower level open endless possibilities for creativity and innovation. Archives and Special Collections on the second floor provide access to rare books, ephemera, and archival materials that showcase the history of the University. Looking for a quiet spot with great views? Check out our fourth floor To the Heights quiet study space when you really need to get some work done.
We hope you will join us for one of the many programs we have planned for you for this academic year as we bring zines, music, arts, games, reading, exhibits, and more to you in Your Collins Library!
Wishing you a wonderful year!
– Dr. Annie Downey and the Collins Memorial Library Staff