University Library
Where Knowledge Meets Opportunity
Welcome to the FranU University Library
The University Library serves as a vital resource for academic excellence, providing access to comprehensive collections, research tools and expert guidance.
Library Mission Statement
The Franciscan Missionaries of Our Lady University Library is committed to providing quality information and learning resources and services in supporting the overall mission of Franciscan Missionaries of Our Lady University and its commitment to lifelong learning. The University Library supports Franciscan Missionaries of Our Lady University's education program by:
- Provision of access to a collection of materials that enhance the educational goals of Franciscan Missionaries of Our Lady University students, faculty, staff and OLOL RMC health care professionals.
- Providing professional library faculty and staff to assist library users with accessing information in various formats.
- Promote information literacy using print and electronic resources through instruction and encouraging the use of the library and library services.
- Provide facilities and learning resources to students, faculty and staff.
Policy Resources
Library Services
Interlibrary Loan Service
In an effort to provide expanded access to information, the Library provides interlibrary loan for all students, staff and faculty. The purpose of the interlibrary loan service is to locate and obtain documents from other libraries to lend to Franciscan Missionaries of Our Lady University students and faculty. Requests for interlibrary loan may be made by emailing the University Library at Library@franu.edu or by submitting a request form online.
Interlibrary loan requests are processed Monday - Friday, 8 a.m. - 12 p.m. The University Library makes all efforts to process requests within 2 business days of receipt. No requests will be processed on weekends or days that the Library is closed. Delivery time can take 1 day to 2 weeks for articles and 2 or more weeks for books (book delivery time varies greatly). Please plan on at least a 1 week minimum for articles and 2 week minimum for books.
Inter-Library Loan Request Form
Fill out our online form to locate and obtain documents from other libraries today!
Curriculum Support
The University Library is committed to developing and maintaining an instructional support collection, both in print and electronic media, to support the University's educational, research and public service programs. The Library's collection and services reflect both the curricula and the general informational needs of the academic community. Requests for materials can be made using the Library Resource Request form below. The form can be brought to the circulation desk or emailed to Library@franu.edu.
Ask-A-Librarian Reference Service
This useful service is being offered by the University Library. Students, faculty & staff can contact the Library by email, phone or instant message with their reference or general information questions. For instant messaging, just check the online/offline status on any of our Chat Messengers. If we're online, type your question into the text box and hit the enter key.