Seymour Library - Knox College
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Seymour Library - Knox College
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Seymour Library
Seymour Library is at the heart of a Knox education and a hub of student life.
Find your home at Seymour Library!
The friendly library staff assist with all types of research and provide easy access to course reserves and interlibrary loan. Our historic building offers a variety of cozy study spaces and flexible classroom options.
Please visit our
Resources & Services
web pages for more links to library resources.
Special Collections & Archives
The Special Collections and Archives includes the Archives of Knox College, Manuscripts Collections and Rare Books. The collections support the curriculum and the academic programs of the college and provide primary source material for independent study and honors work. Faculty, staff and students, as well as numerous researchers from around the world use the collections.
Explore Special Collections & Archives
Amott Science Commons
Located at the heart of the Umbeck Science-Mathematics Center, the Amott Science Commons is a modern, interdisciplinary space is a gateway to Knox College’s vast network of academic and creative resources.. Whether you're working on a group project, engaging in hands-on learning, hosting an event, joining a campus club, seeking tutoring thru
Red Room SMC
, or simply seeking a quiet space to study, the Science Commons offers diverse resources to support your academic journey. The space features:
Reservable conference rooms
Study areas for individuals and groups
High-tech design and prototyping computer workstations
An immersive classroom
The Makerspace Hub & Makerspace Network Resource Desk.
Library Services
Seymour Library offers many valuable services for the Knox & Galesburg communities.
Borrowing Materials from the Library
Borrowing Materials from Other Libraries
Research & Reference Materials
Services for Faculty
More Library Resources & Services
Abolition Lab
The Abolition Lab in Seymour Library helps faculty, staff, and students create impactful, ethical, and inclusive digital work. Through collaborative spaces, expert guidance, and hands‑on support, the Lab strengthens research, teaching, and engagement across disciplines.
Learn More
The Historic Gingko Tree
More than 100 years old, the ginkgo tree in front of Seymour Library was most probably planted by John Van Ness Standish (1825-1919). A beloved landmark on the College's campus, the tree may drop its leaves all at once if there is a sudden drop in temperature.
More about the Knox's Historic Gingko
Skip to Main Content
Seymour Library
Seymour Library is at the heart of a Knox education and a hub of student life.
Find your home at Seymour Library!
The friendly library staff assist with all types of research and provide easy access to course reserves and interlibrary loan. Our historic building offers a variety of cozy study spaces and flexible classroom options.
Please visit our
Resources & Services
web pages for more links to library resources.
Special Collections & Archives
The Special Collections and Archives includes the Archives of Knox College, Manuscripts Collections and Rare Books. The collections support the curriculum and the academic programs of the college and provide primary source material for independent study and honors work. Faculty, staff and students, as well as numerous researchers from around the world use the collections.
Explore Special Collections & Archives
Amott Science Commons
Located at the heart of the Umbeck Science-Mathematics Center, the Amott Science Commons is a modern, interdisciplinary space is a gateway to Knox College’s vast network of academic and creative resources.. Whether you're working on a group project, engaging in hands-on learning, hosting an event, joining a campus club, seeking tutoring thru
Red Room SMC
, or simply seeking a quiet space to study, the Science Commons offers diverse resources to support your academic journey. The space features:
Reservable conference rooms
Study areas for individuals and groups
High-tech design and prototyping computer workstations
An immersive classroom
The Makerspace Hub & Makerspace Network Resource Desk.
Library Services
Seymour Library offers many valuable services for the Knox & Galesburg communities.
Borrowing Materials from the Library
Borrowing Materials from Other Libraries
Research & Reference Materials
Services for Faculty
More Library Resources & Services
Abolition Lab
The Abolition Lab in Seymour Library helps faculty, staff, and students create impactful, ethical, and inclusive digital work. Through collaborative spaces, expert guidance, and hands‑on support, the Lab strengthens research, teaching, and engagement across disciplines.
Learn More
The Historic Gingko Tree
More than 100 years old, the ginkgo tree in front of Seymour Library was most probably planted by John Van Ness Standish (1825-1919). A beloved landmark on the College's campus, the tree may drop its leaves all at once if there is a sudden drop in temperature.
More about the Knox's Historic Gingko