Yale University Library: About the Library

The Yale University Library, as one of the world's leading research libraries, collects, organizes, preserves, and provides access to and services for a rich and unique record of human thought and creativity. It fosters intellectual growth and supports the teaching and research missions of Yale University and scholarly communities worldwide. A distinctive strength is its rich spectrum of resources, including approximately thirteen million volumes and information in all media, ranging from ancient papyri to early printed books to electronic databases. The Library is engaging in numerous projects to expand access to its physical and digital collections. Housed in twenty-two buildings including the Sterling Memorial Library, the Beinecke Rare Book and Manuscript Library, and the new Bass Library, it employs a dynamic and diverse staff of nearly six hundred who offer innovative and flexible services to library readers.

DEPARTMENTS & STAFF	Provides an alphabetical listing of all library departments. Also allows for searching by name for individuals in the library's staff directory and in the university-wide directory.
WORKING AT THE LIBRARY	Includes an overview of the Library Human Resources Department, its staff and services. Also provides links to job opportunities, policies and procedures, staff resources as well as staff training and organizational development.
GIVING TO THE LIBRARY	Provides information about the library's priorities for fundraising, examples of how past support have benefited the library, and useful contact information.
ACCESS & USE	Contains general information and selected policies related to the use of Yale University Library facilities and collections. For information about specific library collections or services see Libraries & Collections or Library Services.
COMPUTERS IN THE LIBRARY	Contains information about network access for laptops, printing, accessible computers, multilanguage computers, Orbis Z39.50 access, public workstation policies, and off-campus access (proxy server/VPN).
INTERNATIONAL PROGRAMS	Collects information on international programs and resources across the library system. Includes links to collections with international strengths and a record of the library's international activities.