Old Dominion University Libraries

Who we are
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The Old Dominion University Libraries serve the learning, teaching and research needs of registered faculty, staff and students of the Old Dominion University.

Contact Us

Patricia W. and J. Douglas Perry Library
4427 Hampton Blvd.
Norfolk, VA 23529

(757) 683-4154

Departments

Administration
Bibliographic Services
Circulation Services
Collection Development
Collection Maintenance
Diehn Composers Room
Digital Services
Hofheimer Art Library
Interlibrary Loan
Library Business Office
OCCS Computer Lab
Reference
Special Collections
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Our mission

The Library promotes student and faculty success in learning, teaching, and research.  We build, manage, and preserve research and information collections; serve the information needs of our community in a welcoming physical and virtual environment; and create and foster collaborative opportunities for research and service.

Our vision

The Library is the center of the University’s intellectual, cultural and social life.  We are client centered and future oriented.  We are recognized as the premier research library of southeastern Virginia.  We provide leadership to the community through knowledge and resources. 

Our values

We affirm our commitment to:

  • The transformative nature of teaching and learning
  • Excellence in service
  • Responsible stewardship
  • Ethical practices
  • Collaboration, cooperation and teamwork
  • Recognition, development and empowerment of staff
  • Regard for diversity of people and of ideas
  • Change and innovation for the benefit of our community