Shadek-Fackenthal Library—called "Shad-Fack" for short by the students—holds more than 800,000 volumes of literature and scholarly material. Our research librarians add a mind-boggling 10,000 books to the library each year. We're also part of an inter-library loan program connecting students and faculty with almost every library in the country. F&M has two libraries. Our science library, Martin Library of the Sciences, is located at the north end of campus.
You’ll find quiet study areas and group study rooms on all five levels of Shad-Fack. There are reference librarians available at the "Ask Me" help desk, and they encourage you to call them or email them whenever you need a helping hand. During Finals Week, the library is open until 2am, and serves free coffee and hot chocolate to help keep your motor running.