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Fordham University Libraries are at three major locations: the Rose Hill campus in the Bronx; the Lincoln Center campus in Manhattan; and the Westchester Campus Library in Harrison. Fordham University Libraries own more than 2,000,000 volumes and subscribe to over 15,500 periodicals and 19,000 electronic journals and is a depository for United States Government documents. Fordham University Librar

ies own many special collections of rare books and manuscripts covering a variety of subjects including Americana, Jesuitica, the French Revolution, and Criminology. The library also provides access to over 60,000 electronic books. The Walsh Library at Rose Hill contains over 1,000,000 volumes and 380,000 government documents. It is named after William Walsh, a Fordham Alumnus and member of the University Board of Trustees, who made a major contribution toward its construction. All Rose Hill Library services including the Science Library, Audio Visuals, Electronic Services, Government Documents, Archives, Special Collections, Microforms, and Fordham Dissertations are housed here. Quinn Library at Lincoln Center contains some 500,000 volumes and is named in memory of the late Dean of Fordham College at Lincoln Center. In addition to a general collection serving Fordham College at Lincoln Center, the Quinn Library also has strong collections in business, education, and social service serving the three graduate schools on that campus. The Westchester Campus Library houses over 30,000 volumes and serves Fordham's graduate schools of Business, Education, Religious Education and Social Services. All of Fordham University Libraries' electronic books and databases are available in the Westchester Campus Library.

Finals are done, time to read for fun. Check out this list of relaxing, popular picks to help you unwind after the semes...
05/29/2026

Finals are done, time to read for fun.
Check out this list of relaxing, popular picks to help you unwind after the semester:

You made it. The papers are turned in, the exams are over, and your brain deserves a break. After weeks of heavy reading and long study sessions, now is the perfect time to pick up something lighter, funnier, or more relaxing.

Great presentation from Alexa Sanders, Gabriella DiMeglio, andKirsten Lee-Javadi last week on Faculty Tech Day! In their...
05/27/2026

Great presentation from Alexa Sanders, Gabriella DiMeglio, and
Kirsten Lee-Javadi last week on Faculty Tech Day! In their presentation, "Preparing for the Future While Perfecting our Present: Academic Libraries Move Forward Without Leaving it all Behind," they explored how library practice embodies the cura personalis ideal, balancing emerging technologies with traditional access and services, while highlighting the value of authentic connection.

This Memorial Day, we remember with gratitude all who have died serving their country.This photo is from Fordham's Gatew...
05/25/2026

This Memorial Day, we remember with gratitude all who have died serving their country.

This photo is from Fordham's Gateway Memorial Ceremony held November 14, 1920. The gate was created to pay tribute to the 36 Fordham men who died in WWI

Happy 115th birthday to the New York Public Library! πŸŽ‰On this day in 1911, NYPL officially opened on 5th Avenue. Between...
05/23/2026

Happy 115th birthday to the New York Public Library! πŸŽ‰On this day in 1911, NYPL officially opened on 5th Avenue. Between 30,000-50,000 New Yorkers visited the library on its opening day, and the shelves were already stocked with over 1,000,000 books. Today, NYPL has grown to 92 branches and over 51 million circulating items. That's a lot of books πŸ“š

Elementary, my dear Watson, it's  ! Of course, we could say where you may find books in our collection about this dear d...
05/22/2026

Elementary, my dear Watson, it's ! Of course, we could say where you may find books in our collection about this dear detective, but that wouldn't leave much of a mystery now would it? πŸ˜‰πŸ•΅οΈ

Check out the latest blog post on News from the Stacks to find a selection of light reads perfect for easing into summer...
05/21/2026

Check out the latest blog post on News from the Stacks to find a selection of light reads perfect for easing into summer. We'd love to hear what's on your reading list in the comments section! https://bit.ly/4tQhy2v πŸ“–β˜€οΈ

Congratulations to the class of 2026 from the Fordham University Libraries! πŸŽ‰πŸŽ‰πŸŽ‰
05/15/2026

Congratulations to the class of 2026 from the Fordham University Libraries! πŸŽ‰πŸŽ‰πŸŽ‰

Mother knows best! This anonymously created print, from the Qing dynasty is titled, "The Lotus Bears Precious Seeds (Mot...
05/10/2026

Mother knows best! This anonymously created print, from the Qing dynasty is titled, "The Lotus Bears Precious Seeds (Mother and Three Sons)," and is available to view online in the Fordham Art History Image Collection. https://bit.ly/3Oz6VT2

Finals week is here! Good luck to everyone and remember that the library is open as a 24-hour Study Zone all week long. ...
05/08/2026

Finals week is here! Good luck to everyone and remember that the library is open as a 24-hour Study Zone all week long. πŸ“šπŸ€“

New blog post for AAPI Heritage Month πŸ“šExplore the history, voices, and impact of AAPI literature.Read it now News from ...
05/07/2026

New blog post for AAPI Heritage Month πŸ“š
Explore the history, voices, and impact of AAPI literature.
Read it now News from the Stacks.

Each May, Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) Heritage Month invites us to celebrate the histories, cultures, and contributions of AAPI communities in the United States. What began as a week-long observance in 1978 grew into a month-long national celebration in 1992, recognizing the diversity...

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