Libraries

Expertise, Collections and Spaces for Discovery

Creighton University Libraries support students, faculty and researchers with access to extensive collections and expert research assistance, as well as welcoming spaces for different types of thinking and collaborating. Whether you are beginning a research project, exploring new ideas or looking for a place to focus, the libraries provide resources and guidance to help you succeed. Explore the libraries below—from hours and locations to research services and emerging technologies.

Reinert-Alumni Memorial Library

Creighton University 
2500 California Plaza 
Omaha, NE 68178

Building 22 on the campus map

 

 

Health Sciences Library - Phoenix 6 a.m.-midnight card access to building

Hours are subject to change. Building access requires your Creighton ID after 7 p.m. on weeknights and all day Saturday and Sunday.

Health Sciences Library: Phoenix Campus

Health Sciences Library, Phoenix 
3100 North Central Avenue 
Suite 220 
Phoenix, AZ 85012-2637

The library is located on the northeast corner of the second floor in the Virginia G. Piper Charitable Trust Health Sciences Building. See location on the Phoenix Health Sciences campus map.

Open 6 a.m. to 12 a.m., seven days a week. Staff are available weekdays from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

Building access requires your Creighton ID after 6 p.m. on weeknights and all day Saturday and Sunday.

Law Library

Ahmanson Law Center 
Creighton University School of Law 
2500 California Plaza 
Omaha, NE 68178

Building 30 on the campus map

The Klutznick Law Library/McGrath North Mullin & Kratz Legal Research Center is located on the second floor of the Ahmanson Law Center.

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Stat 1.5 MILLION
1.5 MILLION

BOOKS ACROSS ALL FORMATS

Stat ~20K
~20K

ROOM RESERVATIONS EACH YEAR

Stat 578K
578K

JOURNAL AND DATABASE DOWNLOADS LAST YEAR

Stat ~1,268
~1,268

INSTRUCTIONAL CONSULTATIONS EACH YEAR

Librarian assisting a student at their desk.

Services

Learn how Creighton University Libraries support teaching and learning through a wide range of services, including research assistance, workshops, tutorials, course reserves and open access support.
Students consulting collections publication.

Collections

Creighton University Libraries’ collections include more than one million items, ranging from physical and electronic books and journals to media, models and specialized equipment. Find out how to explore and access these resources digitally or in person.
Student participating in emerging technologies workshop.

Emerging Technologies

Discover the emerging technologies available at Reinert-Alumni Memorial Library that support design, making and hands-on learning. Equipment includes 3D printers, vector cutters, vacuum formers, laser cutters and more to help transform ideas into reality.

Material Requests

Creighton University Libraries support faculty, staff and students by providing access to resources in many ways. The libraries own or purchase access to materials that can be discovered, accessed or requested through JaySearch. If an item is not available in our collections, you can borrow it from another library or recommend it for purchase.

Interlibrary Loan and Document Delivery

Interlibrary loan is a service that allows you to obtain books and articles that are not available at Creighton. Current students, faculty and staff are eligible for interlibrary loan services at no cost. Turnaround time depends on the material requested and the location of the lending library. You will be notified by email when books or other returnable items are available. Articles are delivered via email.

Request an interlibrary loan

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Library Pickup and Personal Delivery

Creighton University librarians can check out and hold an item for pickup or delivery to your work address via inter-campus mail. You can submit your request through JaySearch. Simply identify the item you want, sign in with your Creighton NetID and click Request, which allows you to select pickup or delivery.

Additional notes:

  • Items are placed in inter-campus mail within 24 hours of the request, Monday through Friday.
  • We are unable to deliver oversized or extremely heavy items.
  • We may be unable to fill your request if you have overdue items or fines.
  • Please limit your request to five items or fewer.
  • If returning items via campus mail, factor in transit time to meet the due date.

Request a pickup or delivery

Recommend a Library Purchase

Creighton University Libraries welcome recommendations from faculty, staff and students. Just complete the library purchase form to suggest materials for our collections. Once received, a subject liaison will review your request and determine if the item can be purchased.

Recommend a purchase

Supporting the Library

Creighton University Libraries depend on gifts to expand our collections, enhance services and improve library spaces. We appreciate receiving support for both the libraries and our archives.

Endowments

Thank you to the donors who have established endowments to support our collections.

  • Dr. D. Arnold Dowell Memorial Endowed Book Fund
  • Wayne and Carol Leadbetter Endowed Book Fund
  • Dr. and Mrs. Patrick F. Vetere Endowed Book Fund
  • Cyrus J. Loverro, M.D. Endowed Book Fund
  • Pasquale A. Carone Endowed Book Fund
  • Alessandro Trombetta Endowed Book Fund in Otolaryngology
  • Robert and Elizabeth Sestero Endowed Book Fund
  • Sal and Marilyn Santella Endowed Book Fund in the Health Sciences
  • E. Ann Myers M.D. and T. Otis Paul M.D. Endowed Book Fund
  • William and Patricia Tipton Endowed Book Fund
  • Dr. and Mrs. Charles J. Antonini Family Endowed Book Fund
  • Ferraro Endowed Book Fund
  • Dr. and Mrs. James K. Vincent Family Endowed Book Fund
  • Thomas J. Cinque, M.D. Endowed Book Fund
  • Edward and Leslie Goldenberg Endowed Book Fund for the Health Sciences
  • Katherine D. Seline Endowed Book Fund

Contact Us

Reinert-Alumni Memorial Library 
Creighton University 
2500 California Plaza 
Omaha, NE 68178

Service Desk: 402.280.2260

Health Sciences Library, Phoenix 
3100 North Central Avenue 
Suite 220 
Phoenix, AZ 85012-2637