Website Help
A. Frank Smith, Jr. Library Center
The A. Frank Smith Library Center is home to our library collection, special collections, classrooms, and study areas.
Southwestern University announces its 2021–2026 Tactical Plan.
more informationStatewide organization recognizes Southwestern University’s Library staff with “Branding Iron Awards” for excellence in marketing and public relations.
more informationA conversation with Assistant Professor of Sociology Amanda Hernandez.
more informationChef Daniel Miller II’s bold creation clinches Best Beefy Sandwich title, highlighting the university’s culinary excellence.
more informationAmerica’s largest bookseller to bring a new storefront, expanded textbook and merchandise selections, First Day® Complete program, and more to Southwestern.
more informationOrtiz brings over 30 years of experience to new position at Southwestern.
more information
Business major Abigail Bensman fulfills her Broadway dream while enrolled at Southwestern after being cast as “Brenda” in the North American tour of the Tony Award-winning musical Hairspray.
Southwestern’s inclusivity efforts for the military community recognized with Silver Award.
more informationLearn more about Southwestern University’s Women’s Annex and view a fascinating film clip from over a century ago.
more informationStudent bridges theater and technology to create an automatic spotlight tracker.
more informationDiscover the thrill of exploration through the Outdoor Adventure Program.
more informationA conversation with Assistant Professor of Feminist Studies Meagan Solomon.
more informationSouthwestern University announces its 2021–2026 Tactical Plan.
more informationStatewide organization recognizes Southwestern University’s Library staff with “Branding Iron Awards” for excellence in marketing and public relations.
more informationA conversation with Assistant Professor of Sociology Amanda Hernandez.
more informationChef Daniel Miller II’s bold creation clinches Best Beefy Sandwich title, highlighting the university’s culinary excellence.
more informationGeorgetown’s prime location in the path of totality led to a breathtaking experience for all who attended the Total Eclipse at Southwestern event.
more informationAmerica’s largest bookseller to bring a new storefront, expanded textbook and merchandise selections, First Day® Complete program, and more to Southwestern.
more informationOrtiz brings over 30 years of experience to new position at Southwestern.
more information
Business major Abigail Bensman fulfills her Broadway dream while enrolled at Southwestern after being cast as “Brenda” in the North American tour of the Tony Award-winning musical Hairspray.
Southwestern’s inclusivity efforts for the military community recognized with Silver Award.
more informationLearn more about Southwestern University’s Women’s Annex and view a fascinating film clip from over a century ago.
more informationStudent bridges theater and technology to create an automatic spotlight tracker.
more informationDiscover the thrill of exploration through the Outdoor Adventure Program.
more informationSouthwestern University announces its 2021–2026 Tactical Plan.
more informationStatewide organization recognizes Southwestern University’s Library staff with “Branding Iron Awards” for excellence in marketing and public relations.
more informationChef Daniel Miller II’s bold creation clinches Best Beefy Sandwich title, highlighting the university’s culinary excellence.
more informationGeorgetown’s prime location in the path of totality led to a breathtaking experience for all who attended the Total Eclipse at Southwestern event.
more informationAmerica’s largest bookseller to bring a new storefront, expanded textbook and merchandise selections, First Day® Complete program, and more to Southwestern.
more informationOrtiz brings over 30 years of experience to new position at Southwestern.
more information
Business major Abigail Bensman fulfills her Broadway dream while enrolled at Southwestern after being cast as “Brenda” in the North American tour of the Tony Award-winning musical Hairspray.
Southwestern’s inclusivity efforts for the military community recognized with Silver Award.
more informationStudent bridges theater and technology to create an automatic spotlight tracker.
more informationDiscover the thrill of exploration through the Outdoor Adventure Program.
more informationJaime Hotaling ’23 recounts her transformative journey from SU to Disney.
more informationFollow along as local elementary school students enjoy a campus tour and conduct science experiments with the Chemistry Department.
more informationSouthwestern University announces its 2021–2026 Tactical Plan.
more informationStatewide organization recognizes Southwestern University’s Library staff with “Branding Iron Awards” for excellence in marketing and public relations.
more informationA conversation with Assistant Professor of Sociology Amanda Hernandez.
more informationChef Daniel Miller II’s bold creation clinches Best Beefy Sandwich title, highlighting the university’s culinary excellence.
more informationGeorgetown’s prime location in the path of totality led to a breathtaking experience for all who attended the Total Eclipse at Southwestern event.
more informationAmerica’s largest bookseller to bring a new storefront, expanded textbook and merchandise selections, First Day® Complete program, and more to Southwestern.
more informationOrtiz brings over 30 years of experience to new position at Southwestern.
more information
Business major Abigail Bensman fulfills her Broadway dream while enrolled at Southwestern after being cast as “Brenda” in the North American tour of the Tony Award-winning musical Hairspray.
Southwestern’s inclusivity efforts for the military community recognized with Silver Award.
more informationLearn more about Southwestern University’s Women’s Annex and view a fascinating film clip from over a century ago.
more informationStudent bridges theater and technology to create an automatic spotlight tracker.
more informationDiscover the thrill of exploration through the Outdoor Adventure Program.
more informationSouthwestern University announces its 2021–2026 Tactical Plan.
more informationStatewide organization recognizes Southwestern University’s Library staff with “Branding Iron Awards” for excellence in marketing and public relations.
more informationAmerica’s largest bookseller to bring a new storefront, expanded textbook and merchandise selections, First Day® Complete program, and more to Southwestern.
more informationOrtiz brings over 30 years of experience to new position at Southwestern.
more information
Business major Abigail Bensman fulfills her Broadway dream while enrolled at Southwestern after being cast as “Brenda” in the North American tour of the Tony Award-winning musical Hairspray.
Learn more about Southwestern University’s Women’s Annex and view a fascinating film clip from over a century ago.
more informationDiscover the thrill of exploration through the Outdoor Adventure Program.
more informationJaime Hotaling ’23 recounts her transformative journey from SU to Disney.
more informationIn May, Southwestern University will welcome Adam Winkler ’04 as the commencement speaker for the graduation ceremony celebrating the class of 2024.
more informationOn April 8, 2024, the University invites all to experience an astronomical event.
more informationExplore Southwestern’s Distinctive Collections and Archives trove of love letters throughout history.
more informationAlumnus reflects on his journey of resilience, creativity, and making an impact.
more informationThe A. Frank Smith Library Center is home to our library collection, special collections, classrooms, and study areas.
The A. Frank Smith Library Center is the centerpiece of our academic buildings. Its growing collection comprises more than a quarter of a million volumes, including print and non-print materials, periodicals, and electronic information sources to meet the needs of Southwestern University’s students.
The library offers a range of services and facilities including circulation and reserve services, reference services, a periodicals reading area and service desk, group study rooms, music listening facilities, and for meetings and special events, the Prothro Room overlooking the campus mall. The library also offers audiovisual services to the campus.
The library center houses University Information Technology Services and the National Institute for Technology and Liberal Education South Technology Center.
The library was dedicated in 1988. It is an expansion of the University’s Cody Memorial Library, providing space for a growing library collection and expanded services. The facility is named for A. Frank Smith, Jr. of Houston, a distinguished trustee of Southwestern University for more than 25 years and former chair of the Board of Trustees.
The Special Collections Reading Room, located in the original Cody Memorial Library building.