Robert R. Muntz Library
Jeanne R. Standley , Director
The University of Texas at Tyler Library supports the University’s goals of excellence in teaching, research, and public service. As an essential academic unit, the Library serves as a center of discovery, exchange, and advancement of ideas. The Library staff is dedicated to meeting the needs of the academic community.
The Robert R. Muntz Library provides access to thousands of digital books and a wide variety of electronic databases and periodicals. Students, faculty and staff, regardless of location, have access to online library resources and services. There are also onsite resources available at both the Longview and Palestine campuses.
The Library houses an array of online and print materials to support the various degree programs offered by the University of Texas at Tyler. Holdings include numerous materials, videos, CD’s, and other audiovisual materials. The Library’s Interlibrary Services provides the University community with access to a great many academic and public library collections worldwide.
The skillful, services-oriented library staff provides assistance to our users with their research and information needs. Librarians strive to select, acquire, organize, preserve and share the information resources necessary to meet the current and future needs of library users.
The library provides an environment conducive to study and collaboration. Access to PatriotAir, the campus wireless network, is available for personal laptops. The Library also maintains individual study carrels and group study rooms.
The ultimate goal of library functions is to meet the needs of the individual while preserving equal access for the entire University community.
Education Technology Services
Kyle Stewart, Manager
Educational Technology Services (ETS) provides the logistical, technical, and professional support for faculty, staff, and students in the use of educational technology. ETS supports the educational technology goals and mission of The University of Texas Tyler through the design and development of educational technology plans, equipment recommendations, and ongoing support.
Production and support services are offered in these major areas: classroom technology, university sponsored events, video production, and video conferencing. A fee is charged to the individual or department for cost of materials consumed or for support personnel after normal operating hours.
Distribution of educational technology equipment for on-campus presentations is also provided at no charge for University-sponsored events. Non-University sponsored events may be assessed a fee for time and materials. Because of the frequency of equipment use, a reservation is required at least two days in advance.