Philip A. Zaffere Library

Instant Access to the Resources & Expertise you Need

The Philip A. Zaffere Library is a vital part of campus life, supporting students through study, research, and academic success. Located on the Owings Mills North campus and connected to the Manning Academic Center and School of Design, this 42,000-square-foot academic hub brings the campus community together with flexible spaces for studying, collaboration, research, and events, along with offices for faculty and staff. Librarians are also available to meet at the Owings Mills South and Greenspring campuses or virtually, providing accessible support wherever students need it.

Flexible spaces for every study style

Find a study environment that works for you. The library offers a variety of spaces, including open group study areas, reservable rooms for collaborative work, quiet individual study pods, and traditional tables for independent study. Computer workstations are also available throughout the space for easy access to research tools and coursework.

Help is always within reach

Get help whenever you need it. Our 24-hour reference service connects you with library staff who can assist with research questions, finding sources, and navigating databases, no matter the time of day.

Tools and guidance to support your success

Build your skills with workshops and self-paced tutorials designed to support your academic success. Topics include research strategies, citation styles, database navigation, and more, all available both in-person and online.

Access materials beyond our collection

Need something we don’t have? Through our interlibrary loan program, you can request books, articles, and other materials from libraries across the country, expanding your access beyond our collection.

Personalized help for your coursework

Get personalized help with your assignments and projects. Our librarians offer subject and course-specific research support, helping you locate credible sources, refine your topic, and strengthen your work.

Connect, learn, and engage

Stay engaged with the library through a variety of events and programs. From academic workshops to community activities, these offerings are designed to support learning, connection, and campus involvement.

Questions?

Philip A. Zaffere Library
11205 Ted Herget Way (11205 Gundry Lane)
Owings Mills, MD 21117
443-352-4234

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Step Inside the Library

The Philip A. Zaffere Library is a central academic hub that offers flexible spaces for studying, collaboration, research, and events, along with offices for faculty and staff.

Tools to Support Your Research & Learning

Search online collections and databases for articles, e-books, films, images, artwork, and more
Explore the library’s print collections, curated to support students, faculty, and staff across all academic disciplines
Schedule a research appointment with a librarian for one-on-one support
Request materials from other libraries through Interlibrary Loan
Access eReserve and course reserve materials for your classes
Use subject and course-specific research guides to support your assignments
Explore the Stevenson Scholar Exchange, the university’s online archive showcasing scholarly, academic, professional, and creative work from the Stevenson community
Stay up to date on library events and programs, including the annual Library Research Award

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