Owen D. Young Library serves as the central academic library for St. Lawrence University in Canton, New York, providing comprehensive research support and resources to students, faculty, and staff. Rooted in a tradition of liberal arts education, the library offers a vast collection of print and digital materials, including scholarly journals, books, government documents, and special collections that support a wide range of academic disciplines. Known for its welcoming and collaborative environment, the library features modern study spaces, research consultation services, and technology-equipped meeting rooms to support group and independent work.

A notable feature of Owen D. Young Library is its commitment to information literacy, offering instruction sessions and research guidance tailored to both undergraduate and graduate curriculums. The library also houses the Special Collections and University Archives, preserving unique materials that document the university’s history and culture. Through affiliations with broader resource-sharing networks and consortia, patrons gain access to materials beyond the library’s immediate holdings. The staff actively collaborate in academic partnerships and campus events that support scholarly engagement and learning. Strategically located on campus, the library connects students to both traditional and modern educational tools in a supportive academic space.

Website: https://library.stlawu.edu/

Key Services:

– Access to print and digital academic collections
– Personalized research assistance and consultations
– Information literacy and instructional sessions
– Special Collections and University Archives
– Interlibrary loan and resource sharing
– Student-centered study and collaboration spaces
– Public access computers and printing services
– Course reserves and faculty support resources