Welcome to the University Libraries at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln!
Liz Lorang, Dean of University Libraries
Shortly after becoming dean of the University Libraries in December 2023, I thought to myself, “I have the best job anywhere at a university.” The source of my conviction? The deep-in-my-bones belief that academic libraries are sites of transformational encounters with information. Such transformational encounters with information make it possible to thrive as individuals, communities, and worlds.
Framed in this way, academic libraries have never been more vital—more alive, more crucial—than they are now. Why? Because we live and move within information environments more complex than ever before. Because the greatest issues of our time are, at their core, information challenges. Because we must think deeply about our information obligations to the future, as commitments to those yet to come. Continue reading the full Dean's Welcome statement...
Libraries' Commitment to Antiracism
The University Libraries supports the University of Nebraska–Lincoln’s (UNL) core values, beliefs, and commitment to diversity and inclusion. We are committed to antiracism and seeking a path to racial equity. We are taking active steps towards inclusive excellence by deeply integrating diversity, equity, inclusion, and access in all our everyday work. We weave this commitment through the overarching goals set forth in the Libraries Strategic Plan for 2020-2022.
Call to Action & Commitment Libraries Response to Racial Violence UNL Office of Diversity & Inclusion
News, Events & Exhibits
Libraries Buzz Newsletter
Includes feature articles and announcements. Emailed three times a semester.
Exhibits
The Libraries displays temporary and long-term exhibits in several locations.
Upcoming Events
Services for People with Disabilities
Services for Requesting Items & Pickup Options
Catalog items can be requested for delivery and designations can be made for individuals to pickup items on your behalf.
View Options for Requesting and Picking Up ItemsAccessibility Equipment & Technology
From screen readers, video magnifiers, TTY/TDD devices and mobile furniture.
View Assistive Technology and EquipmentCampus Disability Services
Additional services are available through other campus departments.
UNCL
University of Nebraska Consortium of Libraries
University Libraries is a member of the University of Nebraska Consortium of Libraries (UNCL). UNCL furthers teaching, learning, and research through the sharing of collections, expertise, and programs. Additional information about member libraries and their collaborative work can be found on the UNCL website.
