Message from the Dean

Plans are moving forward for the Library renovation! 2014 looks to be the year that construction could start. The purpose of the renovation is to address critical space shortages for book stacks and student seating.

Message from the Friends of the TCU Library President Ed Fritz

As the new president of the Friends of the TCU Library, I am looking forward to an exciting year!

Thumbs Up! TCU Press Honored with Awards

A 'thumbs up' goes to the TCU Press for being recognized for their outstanding work as a publisher.

New Library Facility and Library Services

The Library will move a substantial portion of its book collection to a new off campus facility, about two miles from today's Library.

Maples from the Fifties

Special Collections showcases the talent of Harold Maples, editorial cartoonist for the Fort Worth Star-Telegram for nearly 30 years, with an online exhibit.

Mediascape

Designed for Student Collaboration. For a number of years, one of the most sought after resources in the Library has been our group study rooms and Information Commons "Frog Pods."

Senior Honors Thesis Project

In December 2012, the TCU Library--in cooperation with Honors College administration--began the process of archiving Honors students' senior theses in its digital repository.

Five Favorite Books Posters

The TCU Library held its first annual event, "My Five Favorite Books" in conjunction with National Library Week, April 14-20. We asked the TCU community one simple question: What are your Five Favorite Books?

Reading is Fundamental

The Library recently partnered with TCU's Kappa Kappa Gamma Sorority by donating 450 Read bookmarks to be given to students during the Reading is Fundamental (RIF) program at George C. Clarke Elementary in Fort Worth, Texas.

Staff Highlighter: Cheryl Sassman

Position: Head of Circulation
Hometown: Austin, TX
Years of Service: 22 years

Denim & Diamonds: TCU Texas Book Award Dinner

An awesome evening of fabulous food and live entertainment awaited guests dressed in denim and diamonds at this years TCU Texas Book Award Dinner honoring Rick Bass.

SuperFrog

In all of sports, there's only one Horned Frog. Ever wonder how SuperFrog came about? The story of SuperFrog is actually a curious one.

Speaker Series

Each year, the Mary Couts Burnett Library invites remarkable speakers—TCU faculty—to share their experiences and speak about their newest books or real-world experiences.

The Love Continues

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