
University Libraries
The University Libraries—comprised of the W. E. B. Du Bois Library, the Science and Engineering Library, and the Wadsworth Library on the Mount Ida campus—serve as indispensable partners in teaching, learning, research, and service.
Building a great library system for a great research university
The University Libraries drive research and student success by connecting people to primary resources, historical information and artifacts, and other useful data. They also advance open scholarship and social justice by making UMass Amherst research and holdings widely available to students, faculty, researchers, and community members.
Strengthening UMass Amherst’s capacity to propel knowledge production and preservation.
The University Libraries seek to increase the resources and expertise necessary to uncover diverse perspectives, train students in fundamental research skills, assist faculty with research and curriculum development, and engage the surrounding communities in the life of the university.
“Libraries connect students with boundless possibilities through transformative collections, innovative spaces, and expert guidance. Our archives preserve irreplaceable cultural heritage while our leadership in open research ensures knowledge flows freely, benefiting scholars today and generations to come.”
Dean of University Libraries


Stoking the conversation between the past and the present
SCUA collects, curates, and makes available a range of cultural heritage materials that exemplify the university’s longstanding commitment to equity and social justice. The SCUA research center hosted an event during Homecoming Weekend to celebrate the recently acquired Paul D. Rheingold Historic Photograph Collection.
All Giving Opportunities
- Athletics
- College of Education
- College of Engineering
- College of Humanities & Fine Arts
- College of Natural Sciences
- College of Social and Behavioral Sciences
- Commonwealth Honors College
- Fine Arts Center
- Graduate School
- Isenberg School of Management
- Manning College of Information and Computer Sciences
- Marieb College of Nursing
- School of Public Health and Health Sciences
- University Libraries