Exhibits are selected from private collections, galleries and individual artists for their educational value and interest to the community. There is no charge for admission. Group visits by elementary and secondary school groups, as well as organizations, are welcome. For special groups, the directors of the gallery give a 20 or 30 minute commentary and discussion on the current exhibition. The University Libraries, located on the uptown and downtown campuses, hold one of the largest and most diverse collections in the region.
Resources are available for use on campus and through special borrowing privileges.
A new library, scheduled to open in 1999, will contain laboratory facilities for computing and digital imaging, electronic classrooms, and a 260,000 volume Science Library. The University Film Service, a part of the University Libraries, provides educational films on a rental basis. The Film Service maintains an extensive inventory of its own films, and a catalog listing current titles is available. Meeting Facilities University facilities and services can be made available to non-commercial organizations to conduct programs and activities. Generally, there are no rental fees for facilities, however, service costs will be charged to the organization.