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Schenectady, NY 12308

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Check out our newly updated student resources page! Find out what academic success tools to use in your research, get research support from librarians, learn about studying spaces in the library as well as what equipment you can borrow.
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Rearch Mentor Program

Research Mentor Program

Want to feel more confident navigating library databases or refining your research question? Research Mentors are here to help. Our Research Mentors are trained student researchers who work closely with Union College librarians to support your research process, no matter the stage you’re in.
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Now is the time to get your course reserves together! Schaffer Library can partner with you on your research and teaching needs.
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September 3-November 14, 2025

Exhibition: Open for Research: The Union of Liberal Arts and Engineering

Open for Research exhibition
September 17, 2025 12:30 PM-2:00 PM

Constitution Day - Read In

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24/7 Hours for End of Spring Term

Schaffer Library will be open continuously from Tuesday, June 3 to Thursday, June 12 to provide 24/7 study space for final exams and assignments.

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Ege Manuscript Collection available online

Schaffer Library has digitized and made available online the contents of four portfolios of manuscripts and printed leaves, representing nine centuries of leaves from books across the centuries.

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