Gannon University's Nash Library
The Msgr. Wilfrid J. Nash Library provides resources, services, facilities, and instructional programs in support of the University curricula and the scholarly needs and interests of the Gannon community.
Nash Library’s collections contain over 265,000 book volumes and more than 4000 audiovisual items. Special collections include the University Archives and a curriculum library to serve those in the School of Education. The library subscribes to 300 periodicals and provides online access to over 58,000 more. The library’s website provides access to the online catalog, online indexes and databases, and electronic book and full-text electronic journal collections. Interlibrary loan service is available to request items not owned by Nash Library. Additionally, reference service and information literacy instruction are integral components of the library’s educational mission.
The library is open 97 hours per week during the Fall and Spring semesters and provides a variety of spaces for study including tables, lounge-type furniture, and private study carrels. There are several computer workstations – all with access to library resources. The full Microsoft Office productivity suite is available at most of these computers. The entire library is covered by Gannon’s wireless network.
