About the Libraries
Welcome to the University Libraries and the Anderson Academic Commons
The library is the heart of the university — our collections, services, and study spaces are central to every student's educational journey, and the Anderson Academic Commons (AAC) sits at the center of campus. The AAC combines the University of Denver's main library and many academic support services in one convenient location where we enhance student learning with support for research, writing, and information literacy.
Our library offers a rich collection of books, journals, primary sources, and media, but beyond the collections, we connect students, faculty, staff, and the broader University community to knowledge. Scholarly information is offered in a variety of formats and we strive to make access to this knowledge as straightforward as possible for our students. We provide access through our website, where you can learn more about the resources and services available, and we offer research consultations and instructional sessions to help our community understand how to find, assess, and use information.
The AAC is a technology-rich collaborative space that offers group study rooms, booths, quiet zones, and areas for individual study. Whether your preference is for minimal noise and distraction, immersive individual study, intensive group work, or social study among friends with food or coffee from the Front Porch Café, the AAC provides a space.
The AAC also provides a variety of services. Between the Research Center, the Writing Center, the Digital Media Center, the IT Help Center, the Math Center, the Center for World Languages and Cultures, the Science and Engineering Center, and Special Collections and Archives, students can find support for a range of learning and research needs.
We know that for far too long institutions of higher education, their libraries, and the knowledge they provide have been available primarily to the privileged. We affirm that the Anderson Academic Commons and the University Libraries belong to the entire DU community and we welcome visitors from Denver and beyond. We are deeply committed to diversifying our collections, developing inclusive services, and ensuring that our spaces are welcoming to all who might use the Libraries. We’re actively assessing our facilities, our collections, and our web presence to ensure that the AAC, the Bonfils-Stanton Music Library, the Hampden Center, and our website are accessible and inclusive. We’re committed to this work, but we know there is always more to do. Please stop in and visit me or share your suggestions with us so we can ensure a supportive learning environment for everyone.