About the Library
Library Mission
Bowdoin College library staff, services, and information resources advance the pursuit of knowledge and self-enrichment by providing access to the world of information and ideas. In support of that mission, the library serves as an intellectual and cultural gathering place that fosters and enhances learning, education, research, and personal fulfillment.
Basics
- Staff directory
- By department and name
- Hours
- Full hours for H-L library and branches
- Collections
- Discover our unique and specialized materials; includes library branches
- Location of H-L Library & Branches
- Campus map with addresses & phone numbers
- Floor directory
- Floor-by-floor descriptions of H-L Library and Hatch Library
- News & Events
- Current and archived library news and events
- Exhibits
- Current and past library exhibits
Inside the Library
Library Timeline and Current Spaces
2020 Vision: Charting a Path Forward for the Bowdoin College Library
The Report of the Future of Libraries at Bowdoin Working Group (December 2019)