Perry-Castañeda Library
The Perry-Castañeda Library (PCL) is The University of Texas at Austin's flagship research library serving both campus communities and the greater public, and featuring resources in all subject fields with the strongest holdings in the humanities, social sciences, business and education.
Featured Research Guides
Copyright Crash Course
Explore certain areas of copyright law individually or as a group
Find Dissertations, Theses, and Reports
Guide to finding dissertations, theses and reports from UT Austin.
Business Research Center
Find company, industry and market research resources.
Finding News and News Evaluation
Navigate print and electronic news related resources available to you through UT Libraries and beyond.
Perry-Castañeda Library (PCL) Self-Guided Tour
Take the Choose-Your-Own-Adventure UT Libraries Self-Gudied Tour
Featured Spaces
Scholars Commons
Includes the Data Lab, presentation practice rooms, silent study space, and the Graduate Landing Spot.
Learning Commons
Includes a media lab with 44 Mac computers, Learning Labs, and the University Writing Center.
Collaborative Commons
Collaborative, group working space on the 5th floor of the PCL.
STEM Learning Spaces
A collaborative learning environment where students can go and get help in the core STEM courses.
Prufrock's Coffee Shop
Order Peet’s Coffee beverages and quick food options on the ground floor of the Perry-Castañeda Library. Prufrock’s offers hot and cold drink options, pastries and grab and go selections.
Services and FAQ
Our Collections
PCL Map Collection
A collection of more than 250,000 maps covering all areas of the world. This collection consists of atlases, travel guides, gazetteers and many types of maps, including United States Geological Survey (USGS), navigational charts, International (World) maps, travel maps and items included in the U.S. Depository Library program.
UT Poetry Center
The UT Poetry Center — home to the Ruth Stephan Poetry Collection — is a diverse collection of poetry unique to the University of Texas Libraries.
Taiwanese Resource Center for Chinese Studies
The Taiwan Resource Center for Chinese Studies serves as a platform to promote and share Taiwan and China studies with the faculty, scholars and students of the university.
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