Welcome to the Drexel Libraries

The Drexel University Libraries provide access to information, resources, and services that inspire curiosity, enable discovery, and empower all members of the University community to be information-literate, global citizens.

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.

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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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Terra Waymire-Rozman watches as Sophia Stutte shows points out tools and supplies in the conservation supply kits they both created and used when working on conservation projects. Drexel Co-ops Learn the Art of Conservation and Collections Care
A unique partnership between Drexel University and the Conservation Center for Art & Historic Artifacts enabled two students to pick up a variety of skills and experiences.
Microphone with Crowd stock photo Drexel University's Recent Academic Activity: Sponsored Opportunities and New Partnerships
Last term, Drexel University’s colleges, schools and departments received funding, created partnerships and otherwise contributed to the success of Drexel’s academic enterprise.
A view of a historical chair in a glass case in front of Drexel portraits. Graduate Student Curates the Drexel Family's Impact
Gina Monahan, MS arts administration and museum leadership ’25, curated a new exhibition highlighting the family of Drexel University’s founder.

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