About Us

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.

UO Libraries Strategic Plan

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A Message from the Vice Provost and University Librarian

 

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Accessibility
The UO Libraries strives to ensure that collections, services, and facilities are accessible to all users.
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Policies
Our policies are intended to make it easier for everyone to access and use our collections, services, and resources.
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Contact
Find physical and email addresses and phone numbers for library locations.
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Libraries and Locations

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

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Share Feedback About Our New Website

Welcome to the UO Libraries new website! We've redesigned it with you in mind. We'd love to hear your thoughts about how to make it even better. Use this form to tell us what you think.

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Awards

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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A gift to Libraries has the broadest possible impact on campus, because we serve all students and faculty across all schools, colleges, and disciplines.

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Student Spotlight—Ryan Robertson Reflects Flexibility and Versatility

Student Spotlights highlight the contributions our UO Libraries’ student employees make every day. More than 160 students contribute to our endeavors each year while building their career skills! Read on to meet Ryan Robertson, one of those students who helps make UO Libraries an amazing place to research, study, learn, and work.
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"Sally!" Film Screening and Conversation with the Director

UO Libraries invites all to a January 23 viewing of “Sally!,” a documentary—described by its producers as a “comedic biography in three acts about an exceedingly serious subject”—that examines activist Sally Gearhart’s life and how she advocated for gay and lesbian rights and inspired thousands in the process.
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Meet Your Librarian—Undergraduate Engagement and Student Success

"This is your library,” says Chloe Barnett, the librarian for undergraduate engagement and student success. Barnett’s mission is unique among librarians—to bridge the gap between the vast variety of academic resources available and the busy lives of undergraduate students.

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