Catholic University of America

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Locations

  1. Academic & Administrative

    1. Mullen Library

      Campus address: 601 University Drive NE

      NOTE: for COVID-19 updated hours and services, visit the University Libraries website

      Formally known as the John K. Mullen of Denver Memorial Library, Mullen, as it is commonly called, is the main library on campus.
       
      It houses 1.3 million volumes, including special collections available to the University community and researchers from around the world. Catholic University is a partner in the Washington Research Library Consortium through which CUA students and faculty may use and request books and articles from other partner libraries.

      Tutoring services at the University are headquartered in Mullen Library. Additionally, both the Math Center [Corner Reading Room] and Writing Center [219 Mullen Library] are located on the 2nd Floor.

      Mullen was built between 1925 and 1928 in Italianate Revival style. It is an architectural focal point on campus, across the University Mall and aligned with the Basilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception. It also is the centerpiece of a three-building composition that includes Shahan Hall and McGivney Hall.

      See below for more information about the library, its collections, hours, and services:

      Mullen Library
      Phone: (202) 319-5070

      Friday: 8:00 am - 10:00 pm
      Saturday: 9:00 am - 8:00 pm
      Sunday: 11:00 am - 11:30 pm
      Monday: 8:00 am - 11:30 pm*
      Tuesday: 8:00 am - 11:30 pm*
      Wednesday: 8:00 am - 11:30 pm*
      Thursday: 8:00 am - 11:30 pm*

      Stacks close 30 minutes before building.
      *Open 24 hours with limited services to CUA Students.

      Humanities Collections
         314 Mullen; 202-319-5088
      Rare Books and Special Collections
         214 Mullen; 202-319-5091
      Reference & Instructional Services
         124 Mullen; 202-319-5070
      Religious Studies, Philosophy and Canon Law
         314/316 Mullen; 202-319-5088
      Semitics/ICOR Library
         035 Mullen; 202-319-5084