Main Collection

The Iona College Libraries hold over 250,000 volumes and multimedia resources as well as 500 current print periodicals. In addition the Libraries provide access to thousands of electronic resources and journals for both on and off-campus users.

Our Collection Development Policy details how we build our library collections.

Archive & Special Collections

The Archive Room collections consist of Iona College archives and books of special value. These items include rare and archival materials, signed copies, and publications by Iona College faculty. Special Collections also include the Thomas Paine National Historical Association Collection, the complete Sean MacBride Collection, the Brother Edmund Rice Collection, and a select number of items from the Br. Charles B. Quinn Collection (Irish Collection).
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To view archival materials please ask at the Ryan Help Desk or use the visit request form. These items will be available for use Monday-Friday 9:00 am - 4:00 pm. Visitors must follow the archives policies and procedures.

Other Collections

• Br. Charles B. Quinn Collection (Irish Collection)
• Leisure Reading Collection
• Curriculum Collection in Arrigoni Library
• Committee on the Art of Teaching Collection