Last updated April 13, 2022.
Frequently Asked Questions
Masks are not required but are recommended for everyone—regardless of vaccination status. Faculty may require students to wear masks when inside classrooms. Food is permitted in Holy Grounds. Group Study Rooms are unavailable for use.
Hours and Services
- The Library building is open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, to accommodate individual study, book pickup, and classroom access. A Wildcard is required for entry after 8 p.m. Hours are subject to change. Click here to view Service and Building Access Calendar.
- Physical materials from the Library are available for both in-person browsing/borrowing and for our Pick Up & Go service. Please follow instructions on the Pick Up & Go page to place holds.
- Scanning services are available for physical items in the Falvey collection.
- Access online collections and the Distinctive Collections: Digital Library.
- The E-ZBorrow service can be used to request books from other libraries.
- Request articles, e-books, books, DVDs, CDs, microfilm, and other materials from Interlibrary Loan.
- Reference services available through during business hours.
- Group Study Rooms are unavailable for use.
Access to Collections
- You may browse and borrow from the collection directly or use the Library's Pick Up & Go pilot service. Please follow instructions on the Pick Up & Go page to make requests.
- Scanning services are available for physical items in the Falvey collection.
- Access online collections and the Digital Library.
- The E-ZBorrow service can be used to request books and DVDs from other libraries.
- Request articles, e-books, books, DVDs, CDs, microfilm, and other materials from Interlibrary Loan.
Online Resources
- Catalog search for online Books & Media
- Contact librarians for research assistance.
- Databases A-Z
- eBook collections
- Help with adopting Open Educational Resources (OER)
- How-to guides
- Streaming video collections
- Subject guides
Loans and borrowing
- The Library has stopped assessing overdue fines on Falvey materials.
- The E-ZBorrow and ILLiad services can be used to request books and DVDs from other libraries.
- Due dates for interlibrary loan (ILL) books vary and are imposed by the lending library. Email ill@villanova.edu for questions about ILL loans.
Returns
- Books can be returned 24/7 at the outdoor book drop or inside the main entrance.
- Email circ@villanova.edu for questions about returns. View your checked out items here.
Other Services
- Faculty, staff, and official student organizations can request a venue at the Library through our online form.
- The Friends of Villanova program has been temporarily suspended.