Mission Statement

The primary mission of the Benedictine University Libraries is to provide library resources and services that support the Benedictine University community and meet its academic and research needs. In accordance with the University mission, the library also endeavors to enhance the University's Roman Catholic tradition and Benedictine heritage, the multicultural character of the campus community, and the University's commitment to assist students in becoming responsible citizens and leaders in the world community. The library will also share its resources appropriately with outside communities, including the broader academic community and local users.

Collections

• Over 200,000 books (print and electronic)
• Access to over 30,000 periodicals (print and electronic)
• Over 115 different databases in a variety of subject areas, most accessible from off campus
• Instructional Materials Collection - juvenile books, teacher's kits, multimedia resources, videos / DVD's, CDs & phonograph disks
• Copies of all theses and dissertations completed at Benedictine University & George Williams College
• State of Illinois Documents Repository
• Archives & Special Collections (Appointments are not required but strongly encouraged. Call (630) 829-6064 to arrange an appointment.)

Services

• Circulation
• Interlibrary Loan
• Reference
• Library Instruction
• Reserves
• Collection Development, Acquisitions & Technical Services

Facilities & equipment

• Group study rooms
• Computer workstations
• Photocopiers
• Scanners
• VHS & DVD viewing stations

Virtual Tour

Consortium affiliations

Events