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Libraries at Willamette University

Committed to cultivating a supportive, innovative, and inclusive environment for learning, research, and discovery.

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Willamette University’s libraries are designed to inspire learning, cultivate curiosity, and support rigorous academic inquiry. With three libraries across two campuses, we offer resources and environments that empower our students, faculty, and researchers to excel.

Mark O. Hatfield Library: Salem Campus

The Mark O. Hatfield Library is the intellectual heart of Willamette’s Salem campus. It serves as a space for exploration, critical thinking, and community engagement, offering a vast collection of resources and research materials including the University Archives. Through personalized support and programming, the library is an incubator for scholarship and lifelong learning, encouraging students to engage with the past while innovating future discoveries.

You can call the library at (503) 370-6018.

A student studying in the Mark O. Hatfield Library
J.W. Long Law Library: Salem Campus

The J.W. Long Law Library is an essential resource for Willamette’s law students, providing specialized legal collections and expert research support. This library offers individual study carrels and group study rooms, ensuring students have dedicated spaces for focused study and collaboration. With 24/7 access, law students have the flexibility to pursue their studies at any hour, making the library an indispensable asset for academic and professional development.

A group of students studying at the J.W. Long Law Library
Albert Solheim Library: Portland Campus

Located at the Pacific Northwest College of Art (PNCA), the Albert Solheim Library nurtures the creative and scholarly pursuits of the PNCA community. Our dedicated staff and curated resources support students as they engage in multidisciplinary research and creative work. The library emphasizes information literacy, academic integrity, and the development of skills necessary for lifelong inquiry, empowering students to navigate and contribute to an ever-evolving world of knowledge.

You can call the library at (503) 821-8966.

Students sitting around computers at the Albert Solheim Library

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