Dr. Jan Levin Propach Postdoctoral Researcher at the Ludwig Maximilian University of Munich – Department of Catholic Theology   The Oliveira Lima Library contains a collection of engraved illustrations showing Jesuit martyrdoms during the persecution of Christianity in 17th century Japan. Even though these illustrations were made in Europe in a propagandistic manner, they tell Read More

Beginning Monday, April 5, reserving a study space in Mullen Library will be easier, and the library will no longer be closing during the day for cleaning. Frequent disinfecting of all common, high-contact surfaces will be on-going throughout the day.  Reservations will be available for all hours that Mullen Library is open. There will be Read More

Henry Hyvernat  (1858-1941), the youngest member of the original faculty of The Catholic University of America, spent fifty-two years in distinguished service to The Catholic University of America. He was Professor of Oriental Languages and Biblical Archaeology (1889-1895/96) as part of the Faculty of Theology, and then Professor of Semitic Languages and Biblical Archaeology (1895/96-1910/1911) Read More

Paesi nouamente retrouati. Et Nouo Mondo da Alberico Velputio Florentino intitulato (1507): Findings from a Study of the Oldest Book in the Oliveira Lima Library Erin Mir-Aliyev Master of Science in Library and Information Science – The Catholic University of America Flora de Oliveira Lima Fellowship for Graduate Students in Library and Information Science – Read More

In January 1945, Franklin Roosevelt’s fourth inauguration was held on the White House lawn. The ongoing Second World War called for a scaled-back ceremony. Catholic University faculty member Fr. John A. Ryan was present and provided the benediction at this event. The 1945 swearing-in, highlighted in our records on past inaugurations, provides a precedent for Read More

The Mullen Library book drop at the rear of the library has been moved to the north rear entrance, closest to the Pryzbyla Center.  Books may be returned there 24/7.

Repair of the water main break on the north side of Mullen Library is taking longer than anticipated. At this time, we do not know if we will have any water in the building on Wednesday, January 6, 2021. If you have made a study space reservation for tomorrow or plan to do that, consider Read More

Due to a water main break on the north side of Mullen Library, the library will be without water on Tuesday, January 5, 2021. For this reason, study space reservations are unavailable for that day. Book pickup, however, will still be available. Repairs are expected to be completed by close of business on January 5.

By Erin Mir-Aliyev   Master of Science in Library and Information Science – The Catholic University of America Flora de Oliveira Lima Fellowship for Graduate Students in Library and Information Science – The Oliveira Lima Library            One of the most important figures in the development of the Oliveira Lima Library during the mid to Read More

While Catholics have been an integral part of American history for hundreds of years, President-elect Joseph R. Biden will be only the second U.S. President who is Catholic. At University Libraries, you can find a wealth of research and records on the intersection of Catholicism and the United States Presidency. The first major presidential candidate Read More