Libraries
Pius XII Memorial Library
The Pius XII Memorial Library, located on the campus of Saint Louis University, constitutes an extraordinary resource for Aquinas Institute students. It houses a four-story theology wing, a wide range of theological journals, and electronic database resources as well as books that can be checked out for a semester.
The theological and philosophical collections available at Pius XII are considered some of the best in North America, and the theological reference librarian on staff, Ron Crown, is an invaluable resource for Aquinas students as they pursue their graduate studies.
By the Numbers
- Over 1.3 million volumes
- Over 30,000 volumes of rare books
- Over 12,000 e-Books
- 215,000 square feet
- 53 public computers
- 34 laptops available to check out
- 19 study rooms
- 24-hour access during fall and spring semesters, Sunday-Friday
Aquinas Institute of Theology Library
The Library at Aquinas Institute of Theology is primarily a theological reference library with a small circulating collection of books and other media emphasizing scripture, preaching, ministry, liturgy, and spirituality.
The Library also houses a unique collection of material dedicated to the Order of Preachers, specifically related to the Central Province Dominicans. This special collection of Dominicana is shelved along the walls of the library.
A spacious, quiet, welcoming area with comfortable seating and study carrels, the Library is a perfect place for research and study.
