University of Dayton vs Wright State University

Libraries at the University of Dayton include:

• Roesch Library
• Marian Library
• School of Law Library
• School of Education and Health Sciences Curriculum Materials Center

1. Roesch Library, the main campus library, has more than 1 million print and electronic books, subscribes to more than 300 databases and provides access to more than 100,000 print and electronic journals. Through OhioLINK, a statewide consortium of college and university libraries, students, faculty and staff can access nearly 50 million additional items at member institutions, delivered on demand within a few days
2. The Marian Library, based on the seventh floor of Roesch Library, houses the world's largest collection of published materials on the Virgin Mary. Its comprehensive collection is devoted to information about and references to the Virgin Mary found in works on Scripture, doctrine, history, tradition, art, culture, spirituality and devotion
3. The School of Law Library in Joseph E. Keller Hall provides access to 300,000 printed materials, microfilms and legal databases on Anglo-American, foreign, comparative and international law. The Library also has a host of bar exam preparation materials and academic support resources. Its open-stack arrangement permits easy access to all materials, and Library faculty and staff are readily available to provide assistance to law school students, faculty and staff.
4. The School of Education and Health Sciences Curriculum Materials Center houses specialized education collections on the sixth floor of Brother Raymond L. Fitz Hall. Its collection includes professional education books and journals; literature for children and young adults; elementary, middle and secondary textbooks; standardized assessments; teaching aids; DVDs; CDs; electronic texts; charts; material kits; and other resources.
5. The Libraries also oversee the University Archives and Special Collections. The archives include University records, alumni and faculty papers, student theses and dissertations, photographs and audiovisual recordings, and University publications. The U.S. Catholic Special Collection preserves records of the Catholic Church and Catholic life in the United States. Other Libraries special collections highlight sports, the arts, politics, rare books and the pursuits of UD alumni.

Six Wright State University library network workstations provide access to other resources, such as:

• All collections of the Wright State (both Dayton and Lake Campus) libraries system.
• Approximately 48 million volumes in 89 Ohio academic libraries (OhioLINK).
• 100 online research databases and resources, many with full text.
• Millions of electronic journal articles from 17,000 journals.

What else does the Wright State University–Lake Campus library offer?

• One-on-one help: The librarian can help you define your research topics and in the best electronic and paper resources.
• OhioLINK: This resource network makes virtually all the collections of all the Ohio universities and colleges available to you. Most items arrive within seven business days.
• Interlibrary loan: You can request materials from more than 4,000 other libraries in the U.S. and abroad. Most items arrive within 14 business days.
• Course reserves: Online versions of course readings, related materials, and other assignments that your professors may require you to study are available through the University Libraries. Circulating reserves are located at the circulation desk.

• All modesty aside, Dayton is among the most underrated cities in the United States. It's a hidden gem rich in history, culture and recreation.
• A mid-sized city in southwestern Ohio, Dayton teems with imagination, innovation and world-class arts and culture. 
• As the "Birthplace of Aviation," Dayton’s brightest and bravest have always pushed society forward, inventing the airplane, the cash register, the electric car starter, modern refrigeration and the bar code scanner — to name just a few.
• Regardless of your interests, there's always something fun to do .

• Forbes Ranks Ohio #2 for Quality of Life; Ohio is the #1 most affordable state in the U.S. 
• Even as the 7th most populous state in the country, backyards are bigger, shopping is close by and there's plenty of cultural and natural wonders to explore. Add in all the impeccable food, arts, sports, and entertainment, and we've got a winning formula.
• Rapidly growing economy promises more opportunity for you and your family. The COVID pandemic revealed the true resilience, caring, and competence of Ohioans and Ohio's leadership, and our confidence is higher than ever.
• A microcosm of the U.S. in a single state, Ohio represents the best of what a country has to offer: an amazing mix of affordability, quality of life, diverse industry, diverse communities, natural beauty, and a dynamic hub for innovation, culture, sports, education, and economic growth.