General Information
Welcome to the Madeleine Clark Wallace Library, located in the heart of Wheaton’s campus. Wallace Library is staffed by talented professionals who delight in partnering with students, faculty, and staff on academic and intellectual activities. Wallace Library strives to be a catalyst for intellectual and creative exploration at Wheaton; a site of inspiration and experimentation, growth and connection, curiosity and delight.
The work of Wallace Library is rooted in the mission and vision of the College. Our work is grounded in the college’s strategic foundations of people, growth and innovation, and diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging. Our plans are deeply informed by the College’s strategic priorities of growth, curricular innovation, experiential education and entrepreneurship, global education, wellness and retention, and financial stewardship and sustainability.
Visiting the Library
See our current hours, and find your space at the Wallace Library. Library staff make efforts to accommodate all members of the community.
Our library policies cover borrowing, guests, food and drink, and reserving rooms, and our FAQs have answers to many of your questions.
About Wallace Library
Find the staff member you’re looking for, read our Mission and Guiding Principles, and learn about Madeleine Clark Wallace and the many changes and additions to Wallace Library over the years. Follow us on Instagram to get the latest news about the Wallace Library.
Employment
Student positions, when available, are posted on Wheaton College’s Handshake page. Staff positions, when available, are posted on the College’s career site.
Consortial Partnerships
Wallace Library is a member of the Oberlin Group, a consortium of 84 liberal arts college libraries working on issues of common concern, sharing best practices in library operations and services, and anticipating and adapting to the challenges of college library administration and liberal arts education.