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Our general collections support academic excellence in the research, creative and teaching pursuits of Syracuse University.
Our collections cover a wide range of content types, areas of study, languages and time periods and include:
- Print and online resources in the form of databases and digital collections curated to match campus teaching and research needs, with many of these sources unique to Syracuse University.
- Journals spanning all periodical types including popular magazines, trade and industry publications, and academic journal literature
- Extensive and growing collections of eBooks
- Current and deeply historical news and newspaper archives
- Statistical data
- Maps and government information
- Videos available online and on DVD or Blu-ray discs
- Music
- Games, wellness materials and more.
Questions or Suggestions?
- Contact the subject librarian for your area
- email Collections regarding multidisciplinary journals and databases
- Suggest a Title
Collections
We appreciate the generosity of those wishing to donate materials to the collections and gladly consider donations of the following materials:
- Gifts of books written by Syracuse University faculty, staff, students and alumni not currently held in the collection.
- Unique items in good condition of critical research and instructional interest to the University that are not commercially available and are not currently held in the collection.
- The Special Collections Research Center reviews donations of unique or rare books, manuscripts, personal papers, Syracuse University related materials and other archival materials of interest to the University and that enhance our special collections. Email the Special Collections Research Center to discuss.
Apart from the exceptions above, the Libraries are not able to accept donations of books and other materials. This aligns with our philosophy to prioritize digital content to enable global access to resources and materials. The Libraries' space constraints and the high costs associated with evaluating and processing donated materials are also factors.
To discuss possible gifts that meet these criteria, please contact Anne Rauh, Head of Collections and Research Services.
The Syracuse University Libraries are members of:
And support the initiatives related to collections including:
We strive to license materials efficiently and consistently with University policies and procurement practices and professional best practices. Our licensing agreements align with Syracuse University Libraries' Licensing Principles.
Collection librarians schedule vendor visits on Thursday between 1:30 - 3:30pm. Please email colls@syr.edu to schedule a visit.
Collection Development
For sale opportunities, price quotes, campus visits, training material and marketing material, email colls@syr.edu.
Rachel Fox von Swearingen, Collection Development; 315-443-9779, rsfoxvon@syr.edu
Anne Rauh, Head of Collections; 315-443-9770, aerauh@syr.edu
Acquisitions and Cataloging
For invoices, IP range information, billing issues and FTE verification, email libacq@syr.edu
Kelley Lasher, Lead Librarian for Electronic Resources, 315-443-6179, kllasher@syr.edu
Jennifer Zuccaro, Interim Head of Acquisitions and Cataloging, 315-443-3562, jzuccaro@syr.edu
Program Management Center
For usage and login statistics information, email pmc@syr.edu
Billing Address
Syracuse University Libraries
Acquisitions and Cataloging Department
222 Waverly Avenue
Syracuse, NY 13244