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Hesburgh Library
More than 50 years ago, President Emeritus Rev. Theodore M. Hesburgh, C.S.C., dreamed of a new library building that would become the academic heart of the University. It would serve—along with the Main Building and the Basilica of the Sacred Heart—as one of a trilogy of iconic buildings that would define the Notre Dame campus. The Memorial Library (renamed Hesburgh Library in 1987) and the Word of Life mural would soon stand for all to see, as a symbol of excellence and the pursuit of truth.
Today, the Hesburgh Library remains a centerpiece of Notre Dame’s intellectual pursuits and an enduring symbol of the University’s commitment to academic excellence. Home to a broad range of services, resources, and spaces, and nearly 200 library faculty and staff, the Hesburgh Library continues to serve as the flagship building of the Hesburgh Libraries system.
In addition to the many service points, study spaces, and general research collections in open stacks, four specialty libraries and centers reside within the Hesburgh Library building.
Specialty Centers in the Hesburgh Library
Medieval Institute Library
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Center for Digital Scholarship
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Rare Books & Special Collections
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University Archives
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Featured Resources
Hesburgh Library Circulation Desk
Ask Us Desk
Hesburgh Library Floor Maps
Technology and Miscellaneous Equipment Lending
Interlibrary Loan and Document Delivery
Book Study and Media Rooms
Hesburgh Library
Notre Dame ID card access is available from 8:00 p.m. to 7:00 a.m. through the north, east, or west entrances. Access is not available after closing on Friday and Saturday nights. The library reopens at 9:00 a.m. on Saturday and Sunday mornings.
(574) 631-6679
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Related Resources
Hesburgh Library Renovation
50 Milestones of the Hesburgh Library
Visitor Information
Phone Number:
(574) 631-6679