Library FAQ

The General Collection begins on the 2nd floor and continues on the 1st floor.  The Reference Collection is located on the 1st floor. The Library also has a small collection of E-books.

Current print periodicals are located on the 1st floor of the Library. Older issues are kept in the Bound Periodicals Room on the 2nd floor.  Please ask for assistance at the Circulation Desk if you would like access to the Bound Periodicals Room. The Library also has access to electronic journal articles.

Audiovisual materials are located on the 2nd floor.

Computers are located on the 1st and 2nd floors of the Library. Wi-Fi access is also available for students, faculty, and staff.

Students, faculty, and staff have access to print, copy, or scan documents on the first floor of the library or in the 24-hour Reading Room. Money can be added to your printing account at either print release station or at the Cashier’s Office on the 3rd floor.

There are several group study rooms on the 2nd floor. You can also reserve a study room.

You may manage your account online using the My Account feature through the Library’s catalog.  Please come to the Circulation Desk to set up your account.

The Reference Desk is located on the 1st floor next to the Reference Collection.  Reference assistance is also available via live chat, text, or email through the state-wide Ask a Librarian reference service www.askalibrarian.org/avemaria.

The Library is able to obtain books and articles from other libraries through our Interlibrary Loan (ILL) service.

Please refer to our resource Mango, https://learn.mangolanguages.com/  A language learning resource that offers over 70 language courses.

The Library has several items which may be requested and viewed by appointment in the Rare Books Reading Room.