Library Mission

Library Mission Statement

The purpose of the Cowan - Blakley Memorial Library is to contribute to the fulfillment of the University's mission by pursuing the following objectives:

To select, acquire, organize, maintain and make accessible a collection of printed and non-printed, primary and secondary materials which will support the educational, research, and public service programs of the undergraduate and graduate schools of the University.

To respond to the varying needs of the academic community by involving faculty, students, and administration in the development and periodic assessment of library services and resources.

To provide essential services to University students, faculty, and staff to enhance research and promote learning.

To provide an orientation program to teach new users how to obtain individual assistance, access bibliographic information, and locate materials.

To provide library users with point-of-use instruction, personal assistance in conducting library research, and other reference services.

To provide an environment conducive to the optimum use of library materials and an appropriate schedule of hours of service and professional assistance.

To participate in any overall University-wide computing resources plan, and to provide for full library utilization of automation technology and for physical facilities and equipment adequate to process, catalog, and store the materials.

To implement a policy for the recruitment, retention, and development of qualified service-oriented librarians, and of support staff.

To enhance the library's resources and services through cooperative relationships with other libraries and agencies.

News

Cor Story: Senior Art Major Seeks Qualification for 2020 Olympics

As an incoming freshman, Abigail Wade, BA '19, thought she might major in one of the sciences and ultimately become a physical therapist; now she's an art major, with a focus in painting. Some things have not changed, however: She is still aiming to represent the U.S. on the archery team in the 2020 Olympics. Also, her love for UD has only grown in her nearly four years here.

+ Read More

2019 SGCC Comes to UD

Over 90 printmaking artists will be exhibiting their work across six exhibitions in the Haggerty Art Village this March 6 - 9, as part of Texchange, an international printmaking conference held by the Southern Graphics Council International (SGCI) in North Texas.

+ Read More

Emmet Flood to Speak at 2019 Commencement

UD welcomes Emmet T. Flood, Assistant to the President and Special Counsel to the President, as the 2019 commencement speaker. Emmet T. Flood received his B.A. magna cum laude from the University of Dallas in 1978.

+ Read More