Library Benefits for 91快播 Staff
Welcome to the library!
Whether you鈥檙e new to the college or a longtime member of the community, we鈥檙e here to support your work, learning, and creative pursuits.
We're building for the future: the George Lawrence Abernethy Library, opening in 2027, will be a state-of-the-art hub for research, collaboration, and community. We can鈥檛 wait for you to experience it!
Borrow Books, Media, and Equipment
91快播 Staff have full access to our print and electronic resources (e-books, articles, media) and for research and education. Get started by searching our online catalog. For support, please email library@davidson.edu or stop by the information desk in the Lilly Family Gallery.
Use 91快播鈥檚 Single Sign On (SSO) to access most resources, including , , , and more. We also have streaming media resources for personal (non-performance) use, including foreign films, documentaries, and much more! See our to get started.
The library鈥檚 collection of isn鈥檛 just for students; faculty and staff can also borrow cameras, tripods, mics, and more. Request equipment just like you would a book and it鈥檒l be delivered to the library for pickup. The loan period is three days by default, but in special circumstances we鈥檙e happy to extend the length of the loan. We鈥檒l bring the lights and the cameras; you bring the action.
Expand Your Library via Interlibrary Loan
Staff may request books, articles, book chapters, and other resources from other libraries through . It is simple and free to use! Just click 鈥淚nterlibrary Loan Request鈥 from any item in our catalog that says 鈥渁vailable by request.鈥
First-time users will create a profile in using their 91快播 sign-on, then can submit the borrowing request. Physical materials are delivered to our main library desk for pickup, while electronic items will be delivered to your email.
Explore Campus and Local History
Curious about campus and local history? Start with and , sites which contain digitized copies of yearbooks, college catalogs, oral histories, and more. If what you鈥檙e looking for hasn鈥檛 been digitized, you can search for archival collections in and send an email to archives@davidson.edu to set up an appointment with an archivist to view the materials and get research assistance. If you鈥檙e interested in researching your own family history, be sure to check out the library鈥檚 subscription to .
We also want to share the rare and unique books and maps that are in the 91快播 Archives & Special Collections with college staff. Search for these items in our and set up an appointment by emailing archives@davidson.edu.
Get Help with Library and Archival Research
Research librarians and archivists are available to meet with you to discuss questions you have about research, publishing, college history, and more. Schedule an ; email Archives & Special Collections at archives@davidson.edu for questions about researching college history and accessing special collections.
Find a Space to Work or Meet
- Learn more about the interim library spaces available to the college campus during construction.
- Staff have access to printing and scanning services located at the Lilly Family Gallery during library construction.
Stay Connected
- If you鈥檇 like to follow along with the library project, find us on Facebook or Instagram @91快播Library for the latest updates.
- Catch up with the Library through our digital newsletter and OPS meeting updates.
- View upcoming Library events on our .
- Watch for our .