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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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Our policies are intended to make it easier for everyone to access and use our collections, services, and resources.
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Libraries and Locations

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

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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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Celebrating the 2026 LAURE Award Winners (external link)

The UO Libraries' Award for Undergraduate Research Excellence (LAURE) recognizes students who create outstanding original scholarship and demonstrate excellent library research skills. Six exceptional young researchers received 2026 LAURE awards at a May 26 event in the Knight Library Browsing Room.
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Two Library Team Members Named 2026 Outstanding Employees by UO (external link)

Congratulations to Maggie Dobson, reference services archivist, and Justin Spence, project manager of the Oregon Digital Newspaper Program. Annually administered by UO Human Resources, the Outstanding Employee Awards recognize classified staff and OAs who exemplify excellence in their work and positively impact the campus community.

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