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Scholarship. Outreach. Devotion.

The Marian Library is recognized both nationally and internationally as a center for scholarship on the Blessed Virgin Mary. It serves the research needs of the faculty and students of the University of Dayton and visitors worldwide. It also documents the diverse expressions of popular devotion to Mary.
Founded in 1943

80 years

of growth since its founding by the Society of Mary.

7 centuries

of material with over 150 languages represented.

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July 15 – Nov. 1

Moments with Mary

International women artists' intimate portraits of the Virgin Mother, on loan from collector John A. Kohan’s Sacred Art Pilgrim Collection

From the Blog
Libraries 10.01.24
Archives Month 2024: Color our Collections!

It’s October, which means it’s time to celebrate Archives month. This year, the Marian Library is sharing a recently acquired collection by inviting you to explore new coloring pages — and to stay inside or outside the lines!

Libraries 09.26.24
‘Mujeres impresoras’: Four generations of women printers in Mexico

The Marian Library’s collections include the work of women navigating political and ecclesiastical power in 17th- and 18th-century Mexico across four generations of a printing family

Research 09.16.24
Mining for Information in the Marian Library

Using Marian Library holdings and University of Dayton expertise, visiting scholar Rebecca Janzen unearths materials for her research project on mining and religion.

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Fun and Games with Mary

Check out these family-friendly ways to connect with Marian Library collections. They were created by Marian Library faculty and staff for everyone to enjoy.

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