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Intro to Library Services for East Falls Students

Welcome to the Paul J. Gutman Library!

The Paul J. Gutman Library is the library for the Thomas Jefferson University, East Falls Campus, including associated online programs such as the iMBA. To read more about the library organization, visit our About page

The purpose of this guide is to provide an overview of key library services for students. These services are provided to support student success in a higher education environment. They are necessary for students to successfully complete research assignments, conduct original research, access course materials and technology, find study spaces, and more. 

The services offered by academic libraries differ than those offered by other types of libraries such as elementary school and high school libraries, public libraries, and special libraries. They also differ from services offered by academic libraries located outside of the United States. You may find this guide useful if you are not familiar with services offered by academic libraries in the United States. If you are a first year undergraduate student, new graduate student, transfer student, international student, or first generation student, this is where you can learn about what the Gutman Library has to offer. 

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: What are the Gutman Library's hours? 

A: You can find up-to-date library hours on the Gutman Library website homepage or hours page.

Q: Does the library rent textbooks? 

A: The library does not rent or sell textbooks or any course materials. The library does have some textbooks and course materials available for loan in the Course Reserves collections. Ask your instructor to inquire if your course's materials have been put on reserve at the library.

Q: Can I work at the library? 

A: The library hires Federal Work Study students. To apply, submit an application within Banner and indicate you would like to be placed at the library. After the library has received your placement from Financial Aid, we will reach out to set up an interview if there is a vacancy.

Q: Can I print at the library? 

A: Yes! For more information about printing at the library, visit our Printing page.

Photos of Gutman Library

Gutman library building
Librarian speaking to a student at the info desk
Student studying in library instructional space
Student worker helping patron at circulation desk
Student writing on rolling whiteboard