Welcome Message from the Dean
Dear University of Miami Community,
Welcome to the fall semester! Whether you are returning or joining us for the first time, the University of Miami Libraries are excited to support your academic journey.
This semester, we are spotlighting several new services and spaces designed with your success in mind.
- Laptop Lending Program: We have expanded our fleet with 24-hour and 1-week loan options. Check availability and learn more here.
- Individual and Group Study Pods: Ten new individual pods in the Otto G. Richter Library and five modular group pods in the Louis Calder Memorial Library offer quiet and collaborative, self-serve study spaces.
- Mindfulness and Well-Being Programs: Explore support for mental health and well-being through our virtual and in-person Mindfulness Programs, curated resources, and Meditation Room in the Richter Library.
- New Learning Commons Partner: In collaboration with Student Affairs, the Counseling Center joins our service offerings within the Richter Library.
- Creative Studio at Richter and Marta and Austin Weeks Music Libraries: Explore emerging technologies, borrow digital equipment, and dive into gaming and media tools at this one-stop shop for all things creative.
- Centennial Exhibitions: Visit us online and in the Kislak Center at the University of Miami, and learn about other ongoing library exhibitions and installations.
- Cuban Heritage Collection: Renovations are currently underway. Watch for our grand reopening in October with improved spaces and facilities.
- Elia Café at Calder: Stop by for a refresh while you study or collaborate. Enjoy smoothies, breakfast, sandwiches, and Greek and Mediterranean favorites.
Be sure to bookmark our website’s Online Services page or one of our curated “Essentials” pages tailored to the needs of:
The Libraries are a HathiTrust Digital Library partner, providing University of Miami students, staff, and faculty with access to millions of digitized texts.
And, no matter your interests, you can always count on the University of Miami Libraries to offer you a stimulating learning opportunity and a chance to cultivate new connections. Visit our Library Events page to learn more.
We look forward to welcoming you—online or in person—at any of our six campus libraries.
Connect with us today by visiting and exploring all that our libraries have to offer, and we invite you to join our mailing list.
Wishing you a successful and inspiring semester ahead!
Dean and University Librarian
A Librarian