Librarians are available to assist with research. While drop-ins are always welcome, appointments may be made in advance by calling 937-229-4214, emailing marianlibrary@udayton.edu or by booking a librarian. You may also submit a question to our librarians online.

The Marian Library makes available a large selection of our materials such as books, video and audio recordings for circulation. You can search our catalog online and learn about our borrowing policies.

Marian Library faculty partner in instruction with teaching faculty across disciplines to collaboratively develop learning opportunities through the use of our collections. 

Curated exhibits from various Marian Library collections, as well visiting artists and traveling exhibits, are displayed in the Marian Library Gallery. The Crèche Museum contains a semi-permanent display of Nativity sets. Before visiting, refer to our calendar for any special openings or closings.

The reading room is open to UD students and patrons during regular Marian Library hours. To assist with research, this space is equipped with two computer stations and an easy-to-use, self-service overhead document scanner with a V-shaped cradle.

The Marian Library has a list of titles available to purchase from our online store. We also offer free downloads of Tidings (our annual publication filled with engaging reflections and stories about collections, outreach, events and exhibits), as well as coloring pages, art exhibit guides, a self-guided tour of the statues of Mary on campus and more on eCommons.

The Marian Library maintains a blog where we post about anything and everything that might pique the interest of our readers. Stay informed and intrigued — read the Marian Library blog.

We also are actively present on Facebook, X, Instagram and Pinterest. Follow us @MarianLibraryUD!