Bertrand Library

Five floors of knowledge and resources — and a café serving snacks and Starbucks. That combination keeps Bucknell students coming back to Bertrand Library day and night.

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A view of the clocktower above Bertrand Library
vestibule of bertrand library - bucknell university logo on the floor, built-in bookshelves with books on either side
8 students work together around a table in Bertrand Library, books behind them
A group of students, sitting in a line, perform work on computers
Books out of focus in the foreground, a student listening to headphones sitting at a table in the background, two students talking behind him
A student works on a laptop at a desk in the background, books out of focus in the foreground
well-manicured Malesardi Quad in the foreground, with Bertrand Library in the background
Several groups of students study in the library at several tables
students walk staircase, with several stories visible, a student studying at a table at the bottom of the staircase
a group of students study in cubicles in front of a giant french door in Bertrand Library
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📚 A Librarian Just for You

Located in one of Bucknell’s most photographed buildings, the library’s collection of traditional print and cutting-edge digital resources is among the finest in the nation. But you don’t have to navigate this vast collection alone. As a Bucknell student, you’ll get a librarian assigned to you — a helpful resource for locating exactly what you need for your next project.

Find Your Spot

Whatever your style of getting work done, you’ll find a place for it at the library. There are open areas for studying with friends, quiet places to focus on your work and meeting rooms for small groups. There's even a café right in the library where you can get a snack or some caffeine to fuel your study sessions.

Make an Impact

The library is also home to the Office of Civic Engagement. Bucknell students love to give back, and the office connects students with community service and service-learning opportunities — both on campus and halfway around the world.

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