• Locations and Hours of Operation
• The Digital Collection
• Books and DVDs
• Study Spaces
• Technology
• Research Guidance

Locations & Hours of Operation

• W.W. Hagerty : University City Campus, 33rd and Market
• Hahnemann : Center City Campus, 15th and Vine Streets
• Queen Lane : College of Medicine Campus, 2900 Queen Lane
• Earle Mack School of Law Legal Research Center : 3320 Market Street, 3rd floor 
• Library Learning Terrace : University City Campus, 33rd & Race Streets
• Online Library : Access on your computer from anywhere. 
• Library Hours : Visit the calendars of hours for all libraries and service areas.
• W.W. Hagerty Library and Hahnemann Library have spaces open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.

Note: We have services specifically for distance learners.

The Digital Collection

Any computer connected to Drexel's DragonFly network, can access the Libraries' online collection.

Start at the Libraries homepage, when working on a computer off campus, and enter your Drexel email username and password to access licencsed resources (e.g. Databases).

• Electronic Databases : 510
• Electronic Books : 149,546
• Electronic Journals : 31,065

Note: If a journal article is not in our collection, borrow it from another library for free | ILLiad.

Books and DVDs

• Drexel Libraries Catalog : Search the online catalog to find (print and electronic) books and DVDs.
• E-Z Borrow Service : If a book is not in our collection, borrow it from another library for free.
  • Print books : 450,000+
  • Popular Movies and Television Series
  • Leisure Books
  • Course Reserves : Reserve desks have books, articles, & videos assigned for courses.

Note: Always check the location listed in the catalog record. Use the Request button to hold a book or have it delivered from another Drexel Libraries location.

• Borrowing Information : Most books can be borrowed for 4 weeks. Students can borrow up to 20 books at a time with 2 renewals allowed.
• Library Account Login : Access your library record online to see what you have checked out and renew items.

Study Spaces

Some library areas are designated for conversation/group work, while others are reserved for quiet study.

• Read the sign posted in an area to determine if it best suits your needs.
• Group Study Rom Scheduler : You may reserve group study rooms online, up to 7 days in advance.

Technology

Library equipment may not be taken outside the building. Please do not leave personal items unattended. There are lockers at W.W. Hagerty Library for quarter-long rentals.

• Up-to-date Macs and PCs : Available at all locations
• Laptops : Available at W.W. Hagerty and Hahnemann Libraries; The Bookmark Cafe also has a Macbook kiosk for self-checkout.
• Printers : Accept DragonCard funds for payment
• Photocopiers : Accept DragonCard funds for payment
• Scanning stations : Available to use at no charge
• Media:Scape Table: Available at W.W. Hagerty Library and the Library Learning Terrace
• Wireless network : Available throughout the Libraries

Research Guidance

Self-help options:

• Research Guides : Read suggested resources authored by liaison librarians
• Databases by Subject : Find more specialized research tools in your discipline
• Research Tutorials : Resources for learning about the research process and how to use specific research tools
• Library Workshops : in-person and online sessions for co-op search, bibliographic management programs, and other research tools 

Individualized help from a librarian:

• Contact the Liaison Librarian : Each college/school at the University is assigned a subject specialist; call, email, or set up an appointment
• Chat with a Librarian : Speak online with a live librarian; there is a chat widget on every library webpage
• librarian@drexel.edu : Email the library and receive a response within 24 hours.
• Text a librarian at 918-DREXEL1 : Get a fast answer to a simple question