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The University of Oregon Libraries is an essential partner in the University’s educational, research, and public service mission. We are committed to providing the university with outstanding library resources, programs, and services. We are dedicated to creating welcoming, inclusive environments for all members of our diverse community. With five locations on the Eugene campus, and branches at UO Portland and at the Oregon Institute of Marine Biology, the Libraries offers many flexible and well-equipped environments for library users’ research and learning needs. 

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Mission and Vision

Informing research and learning breakthroughs for Oregon.

We will be a model for the enduring, positive impact that research libraries can have on their academic and civic communities.

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The UO Libraries strives to ensure that collections, services, and facilities are accessible to all users.
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Libraries and Locations

Find all seven of our branches across Eugene, Portland, and Charleston.

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From tiny galleries to research paper awards, learn more about how UO Libraries recognizes excellent student work.

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Careers and Internships

One of the largest employers of students on campus, UO Libraries hires student employees throughout the year for each of our branches and offers several internship opportunities.

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Join SCUA as a Thomas Intern this Fall (external link)

Application Deadline: Monday, June 16. This is an opportunity designed for students who are passionate about preserving history, working with primary source materials, and gaining hands-on experience in archival practices. Thomas Interns contribute to real-world archival projects in Special Collections and University Archives while building foundational skills for careers in libraries, archives, and cultural heritage institutions.
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Meet Your Librarian—Business & Entrepreneurship

Meet Genifer Snipes, the Business & Entrepreneurship Librarian at the UO Libraries. She plays an essential role in helping to connect students, faculty, and researchers to valuable resources and ideas pertaining to all things business.
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Celebrating a Successful Ducks Give 2025: Thanks for Your Support!

With the help of more than 100 generous supporters, the library raised over $80,000 on UO's annual giving day, May 15. We finished in the Top Ten of the Presidential Leaderboard Challenge and unlocked all our challenge gifts to help fund digitization of Eugene Weekly and bolster student employment opportunities in the Libraries.

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