Collections Overview

Discover our Collections

The University of Maryland Libraries collect and provide access to collections that support the curriculum and research enterprise of the University. Discover digital and print resources including journals, books, media, research databases, rare and archival material, and other content across all disciplines and formats. 

Some popular search tools to access our collections include UMD Discover, Journal Search, and Database Finder. Learn more about how to find materials. You can also contact a subject specialist for help finding what you need.

Collections of Distinction

The University of Maryland Libraries are home to unique and important collections, including:

• George Meany Memorial AFL-CIO Archive
• East Asia
• International Piano Archives at Maryland 
• Judaica
• Katherine Anne Porter Collection
• Library of American Broadcasting
• National Public Radio Archives
• Patents and Trademarks
• Persian Studies
• Gordon W. Prange Collection 
• United States Government Information