The collections of the University of Texas Libraries are the result of more than one hundred years of continuing commitment by librarians, faculty, students, and private donors to build one of the great library collections of the world. Containing more than eight million volumes, the library directly supports the research and instructional needs of the University, while also serving as a custodian of culture and discovery.
The librarians who select for the collections are listed in the Subject Specialist Directory. They select materials to support current University programs and those areas of research which will be needed by future scholars.
The library collections at the University of Texas are a true collaborative effort. They are the foundation upon which a student's education is built and form the cornerstone of university research efforts. Every library user is encouraged to help shape the collection by talking with their librarians and by making purchase suggestions. The excellence of any library is a testament to the people and institutions that have nurtured and supported it. You can recommend an item for purchase by completing the Purchase Request Form.
We invite you to visit our library both physically and electronically, and to participate in shaping its future. The librarians of the University of Texas Libraries hope you find the library collections useful, and they invite your comments, suggestions, and advice.
Dennis Dillon, Associate Director for Research Services
