Taylor Memorial Library
The Taylor Memorial Library (TML) and University Archives
Taylor Memorial Library supports the academic mission of the university, providing both onsite and virtual environments that foster student learning and development, enhance classroom teaching, and facilitate research and information discovery. The library's mission is to cultivate curiosity and creativity via our services, programs, campus partnerships, and experiential learning opportunities. The library supports student success in college and beyond through research support, information literacy instruction, and superior customer service.
Information Literacy & Instruction Program
In collaboration with faculty, our librarians provide students with the research and information literacy skills required to navigate their course assignments successfully. The program is designed to build lifelong information-seeking behaviors in undergraduate and graduate students through quality in-person and virtual instructional opportunities that teach students to locate, evaluate, and use information efficiently, critically, and ethically.
Collections, Information Access, and Interlibrary Loan (ILL)
Library resources, both physical and electronic, are searchable 24/7 via the library website. The library subscribes to many academic research databases, accessible from the Databases A-Z page. For physical items such as books, search the Library Catalog. Digitized archival materials related to university history are also available. Librarians have compiled subject-specific resources into Subject Guides and Course Guides. To request materials not owned or licensed by Taylor Memorial Library, use our free Interlibrary Loan Service (ILL).
Technology, Study Space & Programming
The library offers access to public-use computers, printers (black and white and color), photocopiers, a scanner, and a device charging station.
The library provides a range of spaces for students to use for both quiet study and group work. We also invite students and other groups to use library spaces for events.
Research Expertise & Student Support
As a key part of the academic support system, the library plays a crucial role in students’ academic journey, providing them with the resources, expertise, and support they need to succeed.
Archives
The TML Archive is home to all materials related to the history of Centenary University. This includes documents, photographs, publications, artwork, and other artifacts. The Archives support the information needs of the campus and community. If you want to research people, places, or events related to Centenary, the Archives is a good place to start.
Details and access to all resources can be found here: http://libguides.centenaryuniversity.edu