Why Should I Support University Libraries?
University Libraries, comprised of the Harry A. Sprague Library on the Montclair campus and Bloomfield College Library on the Bloomfield campus, is at the heart of the University experience, and the University’s growth brings tremendous opportunities. The libraries provide diverse print and electronic resources to support students, staff, faculty, visiting scholars, community members and alumni.
Keeping pace with the University’s stature as a R2: Doctoral University – High Research Activity, requires expansion of our library services and collections to support master’s and doctoral program research.


Your support will help the libraries enhance their services.
- Expanding our collections to meet the needs of new majors, programs and schools.
- Acquiring electronic resources for better remote learning and online teaching.
- Acquiring new technology for creative digital scholarship.
- Advancing community-driven archives to share marginalized voices and experiences.
- Providing a diversity fellowship for recent Library Sciences graduates.
- Fostering information literacy for student success and lifelong learning.
- Renovating spaces for study and collaboration.
We are committed to providing the best support system for student success and making scholarship more inclusive, accessible and affordable. A gift to the libraries, which serves students and faculty from all departments, colleges, and disciplines, has the broadest possible impact. Thank you for believing in the role of University Libraries in ensuring that Montclair graduates will have the information skills to be adept lifelong learners and engaged citizens.
For more information, please contact:

Interim Dean of University Libraries, Library Administration
- Phone
- 973-655-4302
- oshead@montclair.edu
- Location
- Sprague Library