This resource is the key to accessing library holdings. This system allows students to search the catalog by author, title, keyword, subject, words in a title, author and title, and reserve lists. The library catalog identifies materials in the Franklin Library which includes Special Collections. These materials include books, government publications, electronic journals, music scores, maps, and more.
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The Fisk University John Hope and Aurelia E. Franklin Library is the academic hub of the university, working to support the academic programs by providing books, electronic resources, and other materials. The present building was completed in 1969 and opened in January 1970. It houses over 240,000 volumes. Special Collections is a major national resource for the study of the African-American experience.
Fisk Library Hours of Operation
Library Regular Hours
Monday - Thursday | 7:45 am - 10:00 pm
Friday |Virtual Access
Saturday | 1:00 pm – 5:00 pm
Sunday | 2:00 pm - 10:00 pm
Computer Lab Regular Hours
Monday - Thursday | 8:00 am - 9:30 pm
Friday | closed
Saturday | 1:00 pm – 4:30 pm
Sunday | 2:00 pm - 9:30 pm
*Hours are subject to change. For additional information, call 615-329-8640.
Library hours during examination periods and breaks will be posted.
The John Hope & Aurelia E. Franklin Library is closed to the public
Library Services
The access services desk is located on the first floor. The circulating books are located on the 2nd and 3rd floors. Students with valid IDs may check out books and reserve materials. Items on reserve must be used in the library.
Located on the first floor. This is a collection of reference materials including books and periodicals. These materials do not circulate.
Located on the 2nd floor, these collections of rare materials draw patrons and scholars from around the world. The African-American collection, which includes books, manuscripts, archives and oral histories, is a major source for the study of the African-American experience. These materials must be used in the Special Collections reading room.
Learn About the Archives
The John Hope and Aurelia E. Franklin Library is a selective document repository of publications by the United States government. The collection contains printed materials, microfiche, CD-ROMs and periodicals.
Access to a global catalog of library collections is available online through worldcat.org . Circulating books can be requested through Interlibrary Loan . In addition, Fisk students, faculty, and staff have access to Watkins School of Art and Design and Vanderbilt’s Libraries including direct loan privileges. Ask at the Access Services desk about Watkins School of Art and Design and how to obtain a Vanderbilt access card for entrance during evening hours.
A dynamic collection of electronic resources that change with the needs of our users are available to Fisk students. A full list of Databases the library subscribes to, including trial access can be found here:
Administrative Contacts
Department Phone: 615-329-8731
Brandon Owens, Sr.
Director of Library Services
615-329-8731
bowens@fisk.edu
Access Services Contacts
Department Phone: 615-329-8640
Brynna Farris
Assistant to the Librarian for Access Services
615-329-8640
bfarris@fisk.edu
Ester McShepard
Night Supervisor
615-329-8640
emcshepa@fisk.edu
Technical Services Contacts
Department Phone: 615-329-8734
Brandon Owens, Sr.
Director Of Library Services
615-329-8731
bowens@fisk.edu
Special Collections & Archives Contacts
Department Phone: 615-329-8646
DeLisa Minor Harris
Special Collections Librarian
615-329-8646
dharris@fisk.edu
Mattie McHollin
Archivist
615-329-8838
mmchollin@fisk.edu