Gumberg Library

Gumberg Library is where academic excellence meets student energy. As the most popular study spot at Duquesne, it’s the go-to destination for focused studying, collaborative projects, and sparking new ideas. The library serves as an intellectual hub, providing expert research support, information literacy instruction, and seamless access to a vast collection of print and digital resources — including more than 200 databases and hundreds of thousands of scholarly journals and eBooks. More than just a resource, Gumberg is an experience. Our newly updated, inviting space is designed to inspire learning, connection, and discovery. It’s a welcoming environment where students, faculty, and staff come together to think deeply, explore freely, and grow academically.

Gumberg’s five floors offer a variety of thoughtfully designed spaces to support both focused study and collaboration. Students and faculty can take advantage of numerous reservable group study rooms, a dedicated relaxation room, a rare book reading and seminar room, and assistive technology. The third floor is dedicated to Duquesne University’s College of Osteopathic Medicine, featuring a medical library and specialized resources to support health sciences education. Together, these features create a dynamic, student-centered environment shaped by the evolving needs of the Duquesne community.

Gumberg Library houses a number of unique special collections recognized locally and beyond. The Maureen P. Sullivan Curriculum Center, recently renovated and relocated to a central space on the fourth floor, supports those working with children in PreK-Grade 12 through a rich collection of books, games, puppets, and teaching materials. The Simon Silverman Phenomenology Center advances global research in phenomenology by collecting key literature and supporting original scholarship. Additional collections include the Cardinal Wright Collection, the Honorable Michael A. Musmanno Papers, and the Cyril Wecht Forensic Science Collection. The University Archives reside within the library, preserving the documented history of Duquesne University. Gumberg also offers a Library of Things, where students can check out non-traditional items such as board games, a record player, Nintendo Switch, a clothes iron, and more – perfect for study breaks, residence hall needs, or campus events.

Additionally, Gumberg Library provides essential information literacy instruction via two Foundations Courses required in the Bridges curriculum. The library offers BRDG 100, a general information literacy course, or BRDG 103, a course intended for students in the Health Sciences. Both courses instruct students on how to locate, use, and interpret professional-level resources to conduct research in their majors. These courses also work to establish a broad perspective on information, including to how it is produced, the ways it can be intentionally or accidentally misleading, and the responsibility each student has to evaluate the information they encounter, no matter the source. 

The Gumberg Library website offers easy access to collections, research guides, and tools to support your academic journey. Our active social media presence keeps the campus community up to date on library services, events, and resources. Library assistance is available 24/7 through AskGumberg, and our professional library faculty are here to help with research consultations and personalized support.

The vision of the library is that it will be recognized by the Duquesne community as the hub of intellectual life on campus. We will proactively connect people, cultivate resources, and create programs that stimulate intellectual curiosity, foster interdisciplinary collaboration, and kindle the flame of world-class research.

For more information about our collections, services, policies, departments, and facilities, visit www.duq.edu/library.