About the Libraries
ÃÛÌÒ´«Ã½ has three libraries: Canaday, Carpenter, and Collier, and shares collections with the Haverford and Swarthmore college libraries.
Explore our Physical Libraries
Canaday Library
Canaday Library houses the humanities and social sciences collections, Special Collections, the College Archives, computer labs, the Writing Center, the Lusty Cup Cafe, and many library staff offices.
Carpenter Library
Carpenter Library collections support programs in History of Art; Classical and Near Eastern Archaeology; Greek, Latin, Classical Studies; and Growth and Structure of Cities. Carpenter also houses five classrooms and the Digital Media and Collaboration Lab.
Collier Science Library
Constructed in 1990-91, the Collier Science Library is housed in the Marion Edwards Park Science Building and its collections support the academic and research needs of the biology, chemistry, geology, mathematics, physics, and psychology programs.
Student Employment at BMC Libraries
Jobs in at BMC Libraries, as part of the division of Library and Information Technology Services (LITS), offer an opportunity to develop real-world work experience with professionals in library and information technology fields.
Supporting BMC Libraries
Support the Friends’ continuing contributions to keeping Bryn Mawr among the best college libraries in the country. In addition to sponsoring internships, exhibitions, and lectures, the Friends undertake special projects as needs arise. Generous support of our endowed funds enables the ÃÛÌÒ´«Ã½ Libraries to purchase materials to support the college's teaching and research mission.
