Robert R. Muntz Library
Robert R. Muntz Library and Watson W. Wise Medical Research Library
Rebecca McKay, Dean of Libraries
The Robert R. Muntz Library collects, organizes, and provides access to an expansive array of electronic journals, electronic books, databases, and print materials to support the teaching, learning, and research activities of The University of Texas at Tyler. A knowledgeable and service-oriented staff provides assistance and instruction to users for their research and information needs. The Library building includes Wifi, computers and printers for student use, collaborative spaces for study, and is open 105 hours per week during the long semesters. The University Archives and Special Collections Department of the library houses and preserves archival collections about the history of UT Tyler and East Texas, artifacts and rare books. The Library also hosts UT Tyler’s institutional repository, Scholar Works at UT Tyler. Scholar Works is a digital service that collects, preserves, and distributes the scholarly output of the UT Tyler community, including: theses, dissertations, faculty, and departmental publications.
The Watson W. Wise Medical Research Library serves UT Health Science Center at Tyler’s students and faculty (including the School of Medicine), the institution’s nurses, administrators, and other staff. The only professionally staffed, full-service health science library in Northeast Texas, the Wise Library maintains comprehensive periodical and book collections to support medical and health science education. Other available services include public-access computers for database and web searching, a photocopier for scanning, copying and printing, standard productivity applications, and more. Wifi access is available, as are private and public study areas. Library staff are available to provide reference, assistance, and instruction during normal business hours.
Mission Statement
The University Libraries support the University’s Strategic Plan. To accomplish this, the libraries will excel in collecting and providing access to quality educational and scholarly resources; supporting free and low-cost learning materials including open educational resources (OER); offering excellent and timely services and events; making available current technologies; and creating an inspiring and welcoming physical environment.
Vision
The Libraries aspire to be the university’s intellectual gateway, supporting the discovery, exchange, and advancement of ideas.
Goals
The libraries will:
- Support the scholarship and creativity of the UT Tyler community
- Develop and maintain a thoughtfully-chosen, well-organized, and easily accessible array of resources that supports the curriculum and stimulates curiosity
- Enhance student learning and critical thinking through the integration of information literacy across the curriculum
- Sponsor opportunities that create a vibrant, safe, engaged student experience complementary to the university’s academic mission
- Provide an environment that promotes reflection, research, and collaboration
- Promote high operational, service, and ethical standards by conducting continuous evaluation of resources and services
- Create a positive and accessible work environment for a highly capable and diverse staff