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Welcome to the Drexel Libraries

The Drexel University Libraries connects the Drexel community with people, resources, and expertise to support experiential learning and impactful research.

We're here to help! Our expert staff provide research and course support for all Drexel faculty, staff and students. Chat, email or visit us in person.

We offer several options for borrowing and requesting items from the Drexel Libraries and beyond, including books, journal articles, newspapers and more.
From individual seats in silent study areas to group study rooms and conference rooms, find a place to work in the libraries.

Explore Our Archives & Collections

Drexel is the steward of multiple special collections, encompassing tens of thousands of items - art objects, historic costumes, artifacts, archival material - and millions of natural scientific specimens.
1932 cathedral-style radio from Drexel's Atwater Kent Collection
Photo of the Reference Department in the Drexel Institute library, circa 1899, from the Drexel University Archives

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A screenshot of the Drexel Libraries' online catalog search box Drexel Libraries Announces Migration to New Search Tool User Interface
On March 25, 2026, the Drexel Libraries will roll out a new user interface (UI) for DragonSearch, its online catalog used to find books, journal articles, newspapers, videos and other materials.
Create Your Course Reserve Reading Lists in Canvas Today
The Drexel Libraries’ course reserves tool has been integrated into the Canvas Learning Management System (LMS) and instructors are encouraged to rebuild reading lists in the new system as soon as possible.
Stack of folded newspapers You Can Access Local, National & Global Newspapers through the Drexel Libraries
The Drexel University Libraries provides access to a wide range of local and national newspapers so Drexel students, faculty, and staff can access current and historical news articles at no cost.

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Our experts are ready to provide friendly assistance, online and in person. Email LibAssist@drexel.edu to get started. 

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