Wolfgram Memorial Library

Wolfgram Memorial Library

Welcome to Widener University's Wolfgram Memorial Library—the home of all of your resource needs. The library is open to the Widener University community, including students, faculty, staff, and alumni. We also welcome local college faculty, staff, and students, as well as Chester community members. 

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Research. Discover.

Start your library research by exploring our database of articles, books, and more. If you're having trouble finding what you're looking for, continue your research using our other research tools or ask for help!

The library is open even though the building is closed

Responding to COVID-19:
  • Wolfgram Memorial Library is providing Library Virtual Assistance during regular library hours.
  • The Library building will remain closed until further notice.
  • The due date of all checked out books have been renewed until 8/28/2020. Any overdue books have been renewed without a fine.
  • Limited InterLibrary Loan (ILL) services are available. Articles, book chapters and conference papers may be requested. No print books are available at this time.

We are all working and ready to assist you with all of your information needs through our many robust online tools. Please reach out to your library liaison or Ask Us for assistance. You can also contact the library, via:

  • Email: ask@widener.libanswers.com
  • Text: (610) 624-5423
  • Call: (610) 499-4073 (leave a message and someone will get back to you as soon as possible).
     

Start Your Search


 

Accessing Databases from Off Campus

To access the library databases from off campus, you will need to log in using the barcode number on the back of your Widener ID (Campus1Card) or your Library Research Card.

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Learn more about obtaining a Widener ID or Library Research Card 

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Additional Library Resources & Research Tools

Access 100 research databases, 8,000 electronic journal titles, 170,000 ebooks, as well as thousands of books, physical journals, DVDs, and more.

In addition, the library also holds two distinctive collections: Widener University Archives and the Widener University Sexuality Archives.

Explore Research Tools  Access Archives & Distinctive Collections

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Visiting the Library

The Wolfgram Memorial Library is open to Widener students, faculty, staff and alumni. We also welcome local college faculty, staff, and students, as well as Chester community members.

The library is located off of Walnut Street between Kirkbride Hall and Kapelski Learning Center. To enter our building, use your Widener ID. Visitors can use the call box to the right of the entrance for assistance.

Library services and policies

Ask a Librarian

Have a question? Ask a Librarian! The library offers online chat service where you can chat directly to ask a librarian any research questions while on or off campus. If chat is currently offline, please use the contact details below for assistance.

 

Get in Touch

Prefer to text? We can be reached at (610) 624-5423.