Welcome to the UM Libraries' Website

Libraries face challenges of providing ever expanding information needs, balancing between the traditional print and paper store of knowledge and the vast network of electronic resources of the virtual library. The staff of the University of Maryland Libraries have a mission to make your experience of the libraries as fruitful and straightforward as possible.

If you are a student, faculty or staff member, all the electronic resources we offer are available to you from your desktop. You will also find that to learn how the Libraries can meet all your information needs you will want to visit the Libraries in person as well as virtually. There is a wealth of information to discover, from the traditional book collections to the exciting historical special collections that expert librarians can help you access.

Whether you visit us electronically or in person, we hope you will avail yourself of the wide variety of resources and services we offer in support of learning and research. Our librarians and staff are ready to welcome and help you.

Desider L. Vikor, Ph.D.
Interim Dean of Libraries

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