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Memorial Library's books are on the move to make way for the Lemonis Center for Student Success.
Need a book? Place a hold on it in our catalog via MARQCAT. We'll let you know when it's available for pickup.
Memorial Library's books are on the move to make way for the Lemonis Center for Student Success.
Need a book? Place a hold on it in our catalog via MARQCAT. We'll let you know when it's available for pickup.
- New: Self-Service Laptop CheckoutBorrow a PC or Mac laptop anytime the library's open at two new self-checkout kiosks on Raynor's first floor. Learn more...
- LGTB Studies in VideoStream documentaries, interviews, archival footage, and films about the LGBT community in this cinematic survey. Learn more...
- Access library computers at homeUse apps like Adobe Creative Cloud, SPSS, and Matlab from home by connecting remotely to library computers. Learn more...
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Ask a Raynor Librarian
In Person
Get research and technology help at the information desk.
Email us with your questions. You will receive a response within one business day.
Phone
Research questions: (414) 288-7556
Questions about fines, holds, borrowing & renewing, library access: (414) 288-7555
Appointment
Schedule a Research Consultation with a librarian for in-depth help on your topic.
Schedule a Digital Scholarship Consultation for help with a project involving media or the resources in the Digital Scholarship Lab.
Schedule an appointment with an archivist for help with materials within Special Collections and University Archives.
Contact Us
Locations within the library:
Area | Phone |
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Archives Reference Desk | (414) 288-7256 |
Brew @ The Bridge (Sodexo) | (414) 288-8752 |
Center for Teaching & Learning | (414) 288-0268 |
Circulation Desk (Raynor) | (414) 288-7555 |
Dean's Office | (414) 288-7214 |
Digital Scholarship Lab | (414) 288-7253 |
Funding Information Center | (414) 288-1515 |
Hours (building) | (414) 288-1530 |
Information Desk | (414) 288-7556 |
Interlibrary Loan | (414) 288-7257 |
Library Information Technology | (414) 288-6043 |
MU Press | (414) 288-1564 |
Ott Writing Center | (414) 288-5542 |
Renascence | (414) 288-6725 |
Research Help (Information Desk) | (414) 288-7556 |
Have a research question?
Department Pages
Digital Scholarship and Programs
Library Information Technology
Research and Instructional Services
Special Collections and University Archives
Resource Management
Technical Services
Mail Address
Raynor Memorial Libraries
P.O. Box 3141
Milwaukee, WI 53201-3141
Library Hours
ID access is required to enter the building after 8:00pm Sunday-Thursday and 5:00pm Friday & Saturday. Please tap your MUID on the card reader near the entrance to access the library.
Hours by Semester
Visitor Hours
Overnight access is restricted to Marquette University community members only.
View visitor hours & policies →
Special Collections and University Archives
Need to make an appointment?
Brew @ The Bridge
Places to Study
- Picture
- Name
- Location
- Description
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- Kimberly-Clark Learning Commons
- Raynor 1st and 2nd
- The Commons offers over 100 computer stations for individual and group study, large tables with ethernet ports, power outlets, and comfortable chairs.
- Group Study Rooms
- Raynor LL, 1st and 2nd
- The student group study rooms on LL, 1st and 2nd floor can be reserved for use. All other group study rooms may be used on a first-come first-served basis.
Reserve a group study room →
- R144A
- Raynor 1st
- Room 144A is available for individual use for purposes such as interviews, virtual appointments, and graduate admissions testing. The room only contains desk space, chairs, and a whiteboard. Students should bring their own devices and equipment. Students seeking a space to participate in online classes may use Raynor D on the Lower Level of Raynor. Please contact the Circulation Desk with questions (414-288-7555).
Check the availability and request this room →
- Raynor 245 (Large Classroom)
- Raynor 2nd
- When not reserved for a course, this room provides study space for up to 30 students. This is an open study space, not for individual or single group use.
- Raynor 227 (Small Classroom)
- Raynor 2nd
- When not reserved for a course, this room provides natural, ambient lighting and computers for student study and use. This is an open study space, not for individual or single group use.
- Research Carrels
- Memorial LL-5th
- There are quiet study carrels located throughout the Memorial Library stacks on the LL, and 2nd to 5th floors available to qualifying faculty or graduate students. Applications to reserve a carrel are available via the above links. Contact the Circulation Desk for more information.
- Open Study Carrels
- Memorial LL-5th
- There are individual study carrels located throughout the Memorial Library stacks on the LL to 5th floors. These carrels are open to anyone while Memorial is open.
- Memorial Library Stacks
- Memorial LL-5th
- There are large tables with power outlets located near the elevators, and smaller tables located throughout the stacks on the LL to 5th floors.
- Quiet Study Areas
- Raynor 2nd
- Up the central stair cases and before the Bridge, the quiet study areas have comfortable chairs, and large tables with power outlets and ethernet ports ideal for individual study.
- The Bridge
- Raynor & Memorial 2nd
- Connecting the Raynor and Memorial Libraries, the Bridge offers comfortable chairs, power outlets, large tables, and lookup stations. The Brew @ the Bridge offers coffee, tea, pastries, and other food items during the Fall and Spring semesters.
Brew Hours →
- Memorial Reading Rooms
- Memorial 2nd & 4th
- Past the Memorial Circulation desk and to the right, the Memorial 2nd Floor Reading Room provides large tables with power, comfortable seating, and abundant natural light. A similar Reading Room is on the 4th floor. Both rooms overlook Wisconsin Avenue.
- Browsing Collection Study Area
- Raynor 2nd
- The Browsing Collection Study Area is ideal for collaborative and group study. The space includes comfortable chairs, tables and power outlets.
- Conference Center Lobby
- Raynor LL
- The lobby of the Beaumier Suites Conference Center, just to the right of the enclosed stair case, has comfortable chairs, tables, and power outlets.
- Conference Center Room D
- Raynor LL
- When not used for an event, Room D of the Beaumier Suites Conference Center may be used as a place to study. This is an open study space, not for individual or single group use.
Distinct Collections in Raynor Memorial Libraries
Special Collections & University Archives
The Special Collections and University Archives houses manuscripts, rare books, and MU records including administrative files, publications, photographs, films, and papers of faculty and alumni.

This collection offers a wide range of current fiction, poetry, biography, and popular books on contemporary social issues; they are available for short-term loan (3 weeks.)

The Children's Book Collection, (3rd floor of Memorial Library overlooking the bridge), spans the range of subjects and reading levels from early readers to young adult books.

The Ciszek Catholic Spirituality is a wide-ranging collection of books and videos. It includes Catholic devotional literature, meditations, prayer books, catechisms, lives of the saints, apologetics, conversion stories, and works on vocation.

The Cujé Collection consists of music recorded by artists in the Milwaukee area. Materials include compact discs, cassettes, phonodiscs, videos and related items.

Includes e-Publications (MU’s Institutional Repository), e-Archives (digitized collections), eBooks, and eJournals

This collection provides current information to the fund-seeking public (primarily non-profit organizations), and to those doing research on private foundations, philanthropy, and more.

Located on the second level of Raynor, the Manresa Collection is devoted to Christian diversity for exploring Christian spiritual life, including vocation, Christian discipleship, and leadership.

A collection of spoken-word, long-playing phonograph records containing poetry, drama, and other literary works.

The Reference Collection, comprising most of the first floor of Raynor Library, includes such materials as dictionaries, encyclopedias, handbooks, guides, indexing and abstracting services, etc. Used as a starting point for research or for quick look-ups of information, the collection serves all disciplines, from basic to research levels.

The Libraries house both video and DVD collections as well as providing access to streaming videos.
Print, Copy, Scan, and Fax
The Raynor Memorial Libraries offer self-service printers (PrintWise), copiers, and scanners available for patron use.
Cost Per Page
Paper size: 8.5 x 11 and 8.5 x 14 (letter / legal)
B&W Print/Copy: $0.07
B&W Duplex Print/Copy: $0.10
Color Print/Copy: $0.50
Color Duplex Print/Copy: $0.80
Paper size: 11 x 17 (ledger / tabloid)
B&W Print/Copy: $0.14
B&W Duplex Print/Copy: $0.20
Color Print/Copy: $1.00
Color Duplex Print/Copy: $1.60
Scan: Free
Fax: Free
Payment
MarquetteCash: Use a credit/debit card to add money online
Visitors may purchase a copy card from the library. See the Circulation Desk for more information.
Print from My Laptop
Setup PrintWise on your Laptop and print from anywhere on campus
Printer, Copier, Scanner Locations
Raynor Library- 1st floor near the Circulation desk, elevators, and stairs
- 2nd floor near Current Periodicals and computer area
- Lower Level in Digital Scholarship Lab next to service desk
- 2nd floor near Bridge Circulation Desk
- 2nd floor in the Reading Room
- Lower Level near the East Elevator
Scanning
Patrons can email scanned documents to themselves at no charge from the PrintWise machines. PC and Mac workstations with scanners are also available
Faxing
Students are able to use the University's Enterprise Fax system to send faxes. Enterprise Fax uses email and the item to be faxed must be in an electronic format.
Large Format Printing
Need a print larger than 11 x 17-inches? Poster-sized printing is available.
Due to construction, large format printing is temporarily unavailable until Fall 2023.
Off Campus Access
The library provides access to many of its resources off campus. Some may be accessed by simply logging in while others may require the campus VPN.
Requirements: Must have a MARQNET Username and Password.
Library Login
Most library resources can be accessed from off campus simply by logging in when automatically prompted.
- For most of the library's digital resources, you will be able to go directly to the resource you want to use.
- You will be directed to a login screen where you will be asked to enter your MARQNET username and password.

Problems logging in?
Please contact the Information Desk at (414) 288-7556.
VPN (Virtual Private Network)
Some library resources cannot be accessed off campus without using the VPN.
Follow the instructions for downloading the VPN (and Duo multi-factor authentication).
- Connect to the VPN using your MARQNET username and password.
- Acknowledge the notification from Duo received on your smartphone. Once the notification is acknowledged, the VPN will connect.
- Go to the library's website and start your research.
You will need to reconnect to the VPN anytime you restart your device.
Questions about the VPN?
Contact ITS Help Desk: (414) 288-7799 or helpdesk@marquette.edu
Digital Scholarship and Programs
Raynor Memorial Libraries’ digital scholarship services transform the way faculty and students create and share knowledge by helping them explore new digital tools and methodologies.
The Digital Scholarship Lab is moving!
Due to construction, the Digital Scholarship Lab space is closed during the summer. Consultations for projects and web publishing are still available. See the Digital Scholarship Lab website for more information.
Digital Scholarship Lab
The lab space gives students a dedicated environment for experimenting, collaborating, and creating using digital video, graphics, web publishing, and other media.
Overview of services:
- Consulting on digital scholarship, web publishing, digital tools
- Equipment - microphones, cameras, chargers, adapters, and more
- Software - Macs loaded with Adobe Creative Cloud, Final Cut Pro, etc.
- Media Editing Room - dedicated room for multimedia creation, audio recording/editing
- Poster and other large-format printing
Digital Programs/Publishing
Our digital publishing infrastructure and expertise increase the impact of Marquette research in an increasingly collaborative and data-enriched scholarly environment. Our open-access repository hosts faculty research materials and data provide easy discovery and permanent, stable access around the globe. Our staff are also available to help scholars explore new and emerging publishing options, data management, copyright, and alternative impact metrics.
Overview of services:
- Institutional repository - search-engine friendly, open-access research repository
- Consulting - open access publishing, data management, copyright, impact metrics
- Academic social networking support - Marquette-branded scholar profile pages
Borrowing Privileges
Undergraduate
Books and other material from the general collection are loaned for a six week (42 day) period.
Graduate Student
Books are loaned for one semester.
Faculty/Emeritus Faculty/Staff
Books checked out to Faculty or Staff members are due at the end of the 2nd summer session.
Faculty Authorized Assistants
Faculty members may authorize their graduate assistants to check-out material for them. An Authorized Assistant Form must be signed and returned before such check-outs are permitted.
Alumnus/Alumna
Books are loaned for four weeks (28 days). Limited to 10 items on user’s account.
Courtesy Cards holders/Community Borrowers
Books are loaned for four weeks (28 days). Limited to 10 items on user’s account.
All items are checked out at the Circulation Desk in Raynor Library.
There is no limit on the number of items that may be checked out for campus borrowers. All checked out material is subject to recall by another user. Please review the Recall policy on the main Circulation Page. Unique collections may have shorter loan periods:
- AVM collection (DVD/Video) – 5 day loan - no renewal
- Browsing collection – 3 week loan - no renewal
- Children’s collection – 3 week loan
- Ciszek collection – 3 week loan - no renewal
- Digital Scholarship Lab – 4 hour, same-day, 3 day loans - no renewals
- Manresa collection – 3 week loan - no renewal
- Reference collection – 1 week loan unless noted as Library Use Only
Visitor Policies
Visitors must:
- Wear their visitor pass at all times.
- Comply with visitor hours.
Guests of MU community
Guests accompanied by a valid Marquette ID holder will be admitted to the library after submitting a valid photo ID, which must be left at the registration counter. Guests will be issued a guest pass that must be carried with them at all times.
NOTE: Visitor hours apply
Marquette Alumni
Alumni must show an alumni card and photo ID for entrance. Alumni without a valid Marquette alumni card can have their alumni status verified at the visitor registration counter. Alumni are eligible for on-site access to library resources and limited borrowing privileges.
NOTE: Visitor hours apply
Visiting the J.R.R. Tolkien Display
Individuals interested in viewing the display of J. R. R. Tolkien materials on exhibit in the Special Collections reading room must provide a valid photo ID that will be kept at Raynor’s visitor registration counter. No photography of the J. R. R. Tolkien materials is permitted. Individuals wishing to conduct research with collection materials must make an appointment with the archivist.
NOTE: Visitor hours apply
Limited Research Passes
Individuals with a limited, yet demonstrated research need, can request a one-day guest pass for $5. (Note: We can accept only cash or credit cards.) This pass will be issued only after the potential user meets with a librarian and demonstrates a clear research need that can’t be met by other local libraries such as UWM or MPL. A valid photo ID must be left at the counter. If the ID presented is a WI driver’s license, a copy will be made and held at the registration counter. Guests will be issued a pass that they must carry with them at all times. The pass must be returned to library staff to retrieve their ID and will be good for that day only. The university reserves the right to deny the application of any requestor, and access privileges can be revoked by the university at any time.
NOTE: Visitor hours apply
Annual Research Passes
Members of the public with a demonstrated and continuing research need can apply for a library card that will allow on-site access to library resources and limited borrowing privileges (see Courtesy Card Borrowing Privileges for further information). To apply, please see the Annual Research Pass Application.
NOTE: Visitor hours apply
- Admissions & other tours
- Conferences & public events
- Directions & Parking
- WAICU members
- All Visitor Policies
Visitor Hours
Unless otherwise noted, library hours for guests and limited research pass holders are:
Mon–Thurs | 9 AM - 8 PM |
Friday | 9 AM - 5 PM |
Saturday | Noon - 5 PM |
Sunday | Noon - 8 PM |
Hours may vary during holidays, breaks, and summer sessions.
Department of Special Collections Hours
Mon–Fri | By Appointment Only |
Sat–Sun | Closed |
There is no access for members of the general public.