Loyola Virtual Tour
J. Edgar and Louise S. Monroe Library
The J. Edgar and Louise S. Monroe Library at Loyola University New Orleans was the 2003 recipient of the Association of College and Research Libraries’ Excellence in Academic Libraries Award. This national honor is a testament to the excellence of the library’s services, staff, and collection.
The Monroe Library has more than 350,000 books and periodical volumes and subscribes to 1,300 print periodicals and newspapers. The library also offers a music collection with scores and CDs. The library offers online access to more than 21,000 electronic journals and 27,000 electronic books, along with a wide range of information resources through its website. Monroe Library offers many instructional opportunities, including 24/7 virtual reference service, individual appointments, workshops, and technology clinics. The library also provides laptops and other equipment for checkout.
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VR Panorama of Lobby of Library
The Monroe Library features state-of-the-art teaching and learning facilities including the Information Literacy Living Room and Lab, multimedia classrooms, wireless Internet access, and a multimedia Macintosh classroom for music and visual arts production.
The Living Room is a unique space designed to encourage creative collaboration among students, faculty, instructional technologists, and librarians. The room’s contemporary furniture can be arranged for many purposes, including group study, presentations, and workshops.
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VR Panorama of Multimedia Room
The library’s state-of-the-art multimedia rooms are used for special presentations and lectures. Lighting, drapes, sound, overhead projection, and computer applications are all controlled from the computer console at the front of the room.
The Lindy Boggs National Center for Community Literacy, located on the second floor, serves as a regional and national clearinghouse for information, research, and resources pertaining to literacy.
The Collins C. Diboll Gallery and Visual Arts Center is located on the fourth floor of the library and features exhibition, archival, and lecture space.