About the Libraries
The University Libraries support the education, research and service missions of the University and its communities through comprehensive, high-quality resources, services and programs. The libraries are leaders in providing accurate and timely information to Wayne State University as well as the metropolitan Detroit area and Michigan. Scholarly materials in the University Libraries offer total more than three million volumes, over 56,000 journal titles and a broad range of electronic resources, including electronic journals and over 800,000 e-books, all available through the Libraries' website.
The Library System includes the David Adamany Undergraduate Library, the Arthur Neef Law Library, the Purdy/Kresge Library, the Vera P. Shiffman Medical Library and its Learning Resource Center at the Eugene Applebaum College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences, and the Walter P. Reuther Library of Labor and Urban Affairs and University Archives. The School of Information Sciences and the Detroit Area Library Network (DALNET) are also under the Library System's charge.
The University Libraries offer silent and collaborative study spaces, in-person and online reference and research support, interlibrary loan, circulation and course reserve services, document delivery and library and information literacy programs. The latest information technologies provide state-of-the-art access to instructional and research materials.
Strategic Plan
Wayne State University Libraries Strategic Plan 2025-2028
The University Libraries' strategic plan is founded upon and aligned with the University's strategic plan, Our Moment in Time and the Wayne State Prosperity Agenda, which focuses on accelerating mobility for our students, empowering health in our urban neighborhoods, and fueling innovation for our competitiveness.
Vision
By our commitment to our communities, by the strength of our practice, and by the quality of the resources, services, and inclusive spaces we provide, the libraries will be the heart of academic and intellectual excellence at Wayne State University.
Mission
The Wayne State University Library System elevates learning, research, scholarship, and community well-being through professional expertise, innovative approaches, and equitable engagement with all.
Values
The values of the library system are Academic Freedom, Access, Adaptability, Collaboration, Community, Community Engagement, Customer Service, Integrity, Intellectual Freedom, and Stewardship.
Policies
All Library Policies
It is the responsibility of WSU faculty, staff and students to comply with university and Library System policies at all times.
Committees
View All Committees
These pages identify all of the groups and committees that exist in the Libraries and contain information like charge, roster and publicly viewable documents, like minutes and handouts.
Statistics
A Statistical Profile of the WSU Library System
These statistics cover the operations in the WSU Library System: the Arthur Neef Law Library, Walter P. Reuther Library, Purdy/Kresge Library, Shiffman Medical Library, and the David Adamany Undergraduate Library.
Giving
Giving to the Library System
The Wayne State University Library System welcomes donations in the form of financial contributions supporting the University Libraries and the School of Information Sciences (SIS). Due to critical space limitations, the Wayne State University Library System does not normally accept donations of books or journals to the collection.
Employment
Current Opportunities
Positions within the Wayne State University Libraries range from hourly wage, student jobs to full time staff and professional librarian positions.
