With combined holdings of more than 3.5 million volumes, Rochester ranks amonth the top 50 academic research libraries in the United States and Canada. The main libraries are:
Rush Rhees Library River Campus
Standing 186 feet high, the tower of Rush Rhees Library has been a symbol of the University of Rochester since the building opened in 1930. Today, Rush Rhees Library offers a mix of quiet study places, collaborative work spaces, computer labs, and close to 42 miles of shelving and stacks.
Sibley Music Library Eastman School
Founded in 1904, today the Sibley Music Library is the largest academic music library in North America.
Miner Library Medical Center
The Edward G. Miner Library is an academic health sciences library serving the University of Rochester Medical Center, including the Eastman Dental Center, School of Medicine and Dentistry, School of Nursing, Strong Memorial Hospital, and University Medical Faculty Group.
Allen Library Memorial Art Gallery
The Charlotte Allen Whitney Library and Teacher Resource Center are open to the public for general research and to help teachers integrate art into classroom instruction.