The University Libraries embrace intellectual inquiry and innovation, nurture the production of new knowledge, and foster excellence in learning, teaching and research.
About the University Libraries
About the University Libraries
During each academic year, the Libraries welcomes more than 1.2 million visitors across its network of four libraries: the Mathewson-IGT 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 80,000 items and completed more than two million database searches.
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, 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 & Human Resources, Marketing, Development.
DeLaMare Library
Dynamic and innovative, DeLaMare houses materials related to engineering and the physical sciences. It is home to the Makerspace, Mary B. Ansari Map library, Data and GIS Depot, and northern Nevada’s Patent and Trademark Resource Center. DeLaMare recently expanded its popular GIS and data management service to include data analysis and visualization. Additionally, the Makerspace was a key partner in two federally-funded grants to expand making in higher education. DLM offerings: Makerspace, Data Services, Georesources, and Patents and Trademarks.
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 been providing 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.