Mission We advance Wheaton’s transformative liberal arts education by providing essential resources, innovative services, and flexible spaces that anticipate and respond to our community’s needs. We center inclusion, belonging, equity, and accessibility in our work. We support the growth and education of the whole person in preparation for a lifetime of discovery and learning. Guiding […]

Library Policies Borrowing Who can borrow from the library? How can I access library materials? How can I find an item Wheaton doesn’t own? What do I do if the item I want to borrow is already checked out? Please see our Borrowing Policy Collection Development Our collection policy is used to develop our collections […]

Locations & Places Most spaces in Wallace Library are available to everyone at all times the library is open, though guest hours vary. Study rooms, tables, chairs, and study carrels are available for solo and group study around the library. Please see the Wallace Library floor plans for exact locations. Some spaces may have restrictions […]

Library Collections Wallace Library strives to provide resources that support current coursework and research as well as anticipated future needs. With new formats, technologies, and changes in access, we focus on selecting materials that are scholarly, authoritative, and timely to sustain the curricular needs of our students and faculty. Search the library catalog to find […]

For Faculty: Resources & Services The library is pleased to offer faculty services and resources, many of which can be accessed virtually. Use this page to streamline your access to our services, and email library@wheatoncollege.edu with your questions. Purchase & Course Reserve Request Form Use this single form to request a purchase for the library […]

Request Items & Scans Course Reserves Meet With a Librarian Reserve a Room Library Account Chat With a Librarian Advanced Search Research Guides Start your research here. Databases Find databases by title, type, or subject. Journals Find journals by title, subject, or ISSN. Archives & Special Collections Find physical and digital archival material.

About the Library 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 […]