The University Libraries embraces intellectual inquiry and innovation, nurtures the production of new knowledge, and fosters excellence in learning, teaching and research.
About the University Libraries
About the University Libraries
The Libraries welcomed more than 1 million visitors across its network of four libraries: the Mathewson-lGT Knowledge Center, the DeLaMare Science and Engineering Library, the Savitt Medical Library and the Prim Library at the University of Nevada, Reno at Lake Tahoe. Visitors checked out more than 64,119 items and completed more than 2.2 million database searches.
The Libraries enhanced teaching, learning, and discovery by providing approximately 9,700 individual help sessions in person and remotely across all departments; giving 1,117 in-person, online or asynchronous presentations to 12,942 people; managing 13.2 million digital objects; welcoming 1.3 million users to its website which had more than 6.2 million pageviews; providing access to 1.3 million e-books and 343,366 streaming videos, 312 research databases, and much more.
Knowledge Center
The Mathewson-IGT Knowledge Center is one of the most technologically advanced libraries in the country. Computing and information technologies are coupled with expert-level support. The latest in multimedia tools and resources are made available to all library users in a physical environment designed for comfort, efficiency and collaboration. It is home to: @One Digital Media and Technology Center; Jon Bilbao Basque Library; Special Collections and University Archives; Research and Instructional Services; Collections and Discovery; Budget, eResources and Discovery Services; Metadata, Cataloging, and One-Time Acquisitions; Access Services; Digital Services; Building Operations; Finance and Human Resources; and Marketing.
DeLaMare Library
Dynamic and innovative, the DeLaMare Science and Engineering Library supports engineering, the physical sciences, and a growing range of interdisciplinary research and learning. It houses the Makerspace, the Mary B. Ansari Map Library, and the recently refreshed Data and GIS Depot. DeLaMare is home to northern Nevada's Patent and Trademark Resource Center. Offerings available include: general STEM-related resources, library services, instruction and research support, research data services, expert consultations and training, maps and georesources, patents and trademarks, government documents, specialty technology spaces, and printing and poster services.
Savitt Medical Library
Savitt Medical Library is the academic medical library for the University of Nevada, Reno School of Medicine. Since 1978, Savitt Medical Library has provided support for future medical and nursing students, and the School of Medicine Community faculty, as well as offering patient resources through outreach efforts.
Prim Library
Prim Library is a welcoming space for all visitors in beautiful Incline Village, Lake Tahoe. It is well equipped with computers and printers for academic use, study spaces, robust wireless internet service, comfortable lounge areas, and special event spaces. It is also home to the Poetry Center and a Sustainability Collection.