Morris Library

Welcome to Morris Library, your research hub at SIU Carbondale! Access about 115,000 journal subscriptions 24/7 from your device and 3 million books on our shelves. Our cutting-edge online system and expert librarians will help you become a research pro, so you can nail assignments and impress professors. From quick fact-checks to deep dives into academic databases, we've got you covered. Scroll on to get started!

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News & Quick Hits

  • Friends of Morris Library Fundraiser

    Get your tickets for the annual Friends of Morris Library Fundraiser at siuf.org/FML2026!

    decorative card pointing to fundraiser ticket sales through the SIU Foundation

  • Noise-cancelling Headphones & Fidgets Available

    New this semester! Morris Library has noise-cancelling headphones and fidgets available for checkout at the Circulation Desk. If you need them or want to try them out, bring your ID to the counter and ask.

    cartoonish, colorful image of common fidgets like a pop plate, a spinner, and a cube along with a pair of headphones.

  • Inclusive Spaces in the Library

    Morris Library has some special spaces to fit your needs. You can book time in our lactation room or family-friendly study room (complete with books and toys for little ones) or use our all-gender restroom. The different floors of the building also offer different light and sound levels. Find your place here today!

    a presentation slide with images of three specialized spaces in Morris Library. The lactation room features low light and a comfy chair. The family-friendly study room has a bright rug, soft furniture, and shelves to toys and books. The all-gender restroom provides privacy and security.

  • Inclusive Collection

    The Inclusive Collection highlights books featuring topics, authors, characters, perspectives, experiences, and expertise that members of systemically marginalized and excluded communities of people bring to every genre and discipline.

    Thumbnails of a very diverse group of SIUC students.