University Libraries currently hold more than 2.1 million volumes, approximately 16,000 current journal subscriptions, and access to more than 20,000 full text electronic journals.

Going to be up late studying? The entire west wing of Ekstrom Library is open 24 hours a day, seven days a week throughout fall and spring semesters!

Special Collections is the treasure trove of Ekstrom Library. Some of the treasures include: the original charter of the City of Louisville (signed by Thomas Jefferson), over one million photographs documenting life in Louisville and Kentucky and the world’s largest institutional collection of the works of Edgar Rice Burroughs (creator of Tarzan).

Do you need in-depth help with a paper or project for class? A Research Advisory Program (RAP) session gives you one-on-one time with a research librarian or archivist.

The University Archives & Records Center has more than 11,000 linear feet of University records, personal papers, and records of other organizations. UARC also holds a collection of over 1,300 oral history interviews, as well as microfilms of collections and newspapers held elsewhere.

Need to type something for class? The first floor of Ekstrom Library has over 120 PC’s, laptops, and iMac’s available for student use!

Ekstrom Library's robotic retrieval system (RRS), one of only seven such systems in U.S. academic libraries, allows patrons to request books effortlessly directly from the library's catalog.

Want a break from studying? The Student Government Video Collection contains over 3,000 popular films on DVD and VHS ...all of which can be checked out by students for free!

The University Writing Center provides a comfortable place to write, to collaborate with other writers, and to use writing resources. If your having trouble with a paper try scheduling an appointment with a writing consultant.

The Digital Media Suite has everything students need to create multimedia class assignments. It includes a green screen studio and viewing room. Students can even borrow video cameras! Knowledgeable REACH tutors are available to answer questions, help with editing and provide orientations.