Welcome to Temple University Libraries. I hope you enjoy exploring our resources via our virtual home, here on our website, and at our library facilities on all of Temple's campuses. I also hope you find the resources you need for teaching and research, or the book or DVD you've had in mind for relaxation and leisure.
The Temple University Libraries system is home to over 3 million print volumes, rich special collections with millions of unique historical photos, clippings, oral histories, maps; and an abundance of electronic materials such as databases, over 60,000 online journals and over 1 million e-books. I strongly suggest you try our new search engine, Summon, which quickly searches through millions of journal articles and other full text materials which we license on your behalf, as well as catalog records from Diamond, our online catalog of library holdings.
Just in case you cannot find what you had in mind, we have a staff of library professionals to help you locate specific items or start on your research. Contact them via text, email, chat, phone, or stop by the reference desk at your usual library. And, rest assured, if we don't have a book or article you were looking for, we can help you get it, through the Pennsylvania Academic Library Consortium, Inc. EZBorrow or through our global Interlibrary Loan networks.However, our libraries are more than just home to a broad range of materials. We have computers and study spaces we invite you to use. We are also home to engaging public programs and events through our Beyond the Page series. See what we are planning this fall. After you do, I'm sure you will want to join us at Paley Library.
Thank you for visiting Temple Libraries. We are happy to be your home for study, research and relaxation. Stay connected via our Facebook and Twitter pages and of course, by visiting us regularly.
---Carol Lang
Interim Dean of University Libraries
