Canizaro Library
At Ave Maria University
Our Mission
The mission of the Canizaro Library is to provide easy access to all the resources required to support the academic programs of the University, creating an environment that promotes student learning success and user satisfaction through dedicated service and scholarship.
History
About Canizaro Library
Named for a prominent donor to Ave Maria University and opened in August of 2007, Canizaro Library is a state-of-the-art facility currently holding over 215,000 volumes and designed for a future capacity of 400,000.
Our Theology and Philosophy collections are particularly strong, though there are excellent selections for every major, new or old, that the University offers. We also offer access to over 100 online academic journals, with scientific journals particularly well-represented.
Our audiovisual collection features everything from CDs of Classical Music to recordings of the Great Courses series to DVDs of movies. In Spring 2014 we improved the accessibility of the library's resources by migrating to a new catalog, WorldCat Local.
Sacred Art Gallery Walk
A visual journey through the library's permanent collection.
Featured Databases
Essential research databases for academic excellence
Oxford English Dictionary
The accepted authority on the English language. An unsurpassed guide to 600,000 words—past and present.
Chicago Manual of Style
The essential reference for writers, editors, and publishers. Fully searchable 17th edition.
Project Gutenberg
The original online collection of free e-books. Access over 70,000 free eBooks in multiple formats.
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Explore our complete collection of 100+ research databases across all disciplines.
Library Resources
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Whether you need absolute silence in the Reading Room or collaborative energy in the Learning Commons, the library offers diverse environments tailored to your academic needs.
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