The University of North Alabama has two libraries: Collier Library, the main library, and Kilby Library, a specialty library located in Kilby Laboratory School. Collier Library offers seating for approximately 650 users across communal, classroom, and group study spaces.

Collections & Resources

Graduate students have access to an extensive range of resources, including:

• 218,068 physical books
• 604,297 electronic books
• 64,296 electronic periodicals
• 9,922 audiovisual items
• 122,504 streaming videos
• A technology lending collection featuring cameras, drones, smart devices, and more
• A textbook reserve collection
• Research materials such as maps, photographic prints, and archival items

Research Support & Interlibrary Loan

Collier Library provides robust research support, including:

• Interlibrary Loan (ILL): Graduate students can request materials not owned by UNA through ILL services.
• Statewide Borrowing: UNA is a member of the Network of Alabama Academic Libraries (NAAL), granting full reciprocal borrowing rights across the state.

Archives & Special Collections

Collier Library’s Archives & Special Collections preserve materials related to UNA’s history, the Shoals area, and significant local figures. Collections include:

• University records, photographs, and ephemera
• Personal research materials of historical and regional significance
• Over 850 scripts and 2,000 memorabilia items from George Lindsey, Ernest Borgnine, and others
• More than 600 videos from UNA’s annual film festival

Instruction & Research Support

Collier Library offers a comprehensive instruction program to support graduate-level research and scholarship. Topics include:

• Advanced research strategies
• Critical thinking in information use
• Literature reviews and systematic searching
• Citation management tools

Librarians provide one-on-one research consultations tailored to graduate students' needs.

Technology & Study Spaces

Collier Library provides access to over 140 computers, including desktops and loanable laptops. Additional technology and services include:

• 3D printing and media editing software
• Poster printing and scanning stations
• Presentation screens and digital tools for collaborative work
• Quiet study areas and group study rooms

Library Website & Online Access

Graduate students can access the library’s online catalog, databases, and electronic resources through the website: www.una.edu/library. Remote access allows for seamless research from off-campus locations.

For more information or research assistance, visit Collier Library or contact a librarian.