Library Policies
Home / Library Policies Library Policies Entrance Policy Personal Belongings Policy Borrow & Request Borrowing Student Faculty Staff Special Borrowers Board of Directors Graduate Philosophy Program Friends of the Library TexShare Interlibrary Loan Document Delivery Reciprocal Borrowing Program Updated: August 6, 2026 Questions? Contact Us 713-525-2180 circulation@stthom.edu 1100 W Main St, Houston, TX 77006
Library Staff
Home / Contact Us / Library Faculty & Staff Library Faculty & Staff Connect with the Doherty Library team. Browse our directory to find phone numbers, email addresses, and contact information for library faculty and staff. Library Faculty Library Faculty Title Email Phone Number Nicholas Kowalski Interim Dean & Collection Development Librarian kowalsn@stthom.edu (713) 525-2182 […]
Library Contact Us
Home / Contact Us Contact Us Get Research Assistance Need help with library resources and research? Currently trying to access library resources and need some assistance? Submit a reference question or chat with a librarian now. You can also schedule a one-on-one meeting for research consultation. Click Here Faculty & Staff Need to contact a […]
Library Mission & Vision
Home / Policies / Library Mission & Vision Guiding Our Purpose and Direction Doherty Library Mission, Vision, and Institutional Alignment The Doherty Library’s mission and vision reflect its commitment to supporting the educational, research, and service goals of the University of St. Thomas. Together with the University’s mission, these statements provide the foundation for the […]
Library Entrance Policy
Home / Library Policies / Entrance Policy Entrance Policy UST Students, Staff, Faculty, Alumni & ELS Students UST students, staff, faculty, alumni, and ELS students must have either a current UST ID or a current ELS ID to be allowed access to the Doherty Library Visitors (Non-UST or ELS Students) Visitors (non-UST or ELS students) […]
Library Endowments
Home / Library Endowment Funds Library Endowment Funds The Doherty Library’s endowed and gifted collections reflect the generosity and vision of donors who have invested in the University’s academic mission. These specialized collections preserve unique resources, support teaching and research across a wide range of disciplines, and provide students, faculty, and scholars with access to […]
Spaces & Technology
Home / Spaces & Technology Spaces & Technology Welcome Whether you’re preparing for class, collaborating with classmates, conducting research, or simply looking for a comfortable place to focus, Doherty Library offers spaces and technology designed to support your learning. Explore the options below to find study environments and technology resources that meet your academic needs. […]
Library Testing Center
Home / Spaces & Technology / Adjunct & Presentation Space Testing Center (Library) The University Testing Center, located in Room B010 on the basement level of Doherty Library, provides accommodated testing services for students registered with the Office of Access and Disability Services (ADS). The Testing Center offers a secure, distraction-reduced environment designed to support […]
Presentation Space
Home / Spaces & Technology / Adjunct & Presentation Space Adjunct Faculty Office & Presentation Practice Space Located in the basement of Doherty Library, the Adjunct Faculty Office and Presentation Practice Space provides a quiet environment for focused work, presentation practice, research, and office hours. The space is available by reservation and serves both students […]
Graduate Room
Home / Spaces & Technology / Graduate Philosophy Special Collections Room Marshall Room The Marshall Room, located on the Mezzanine of Doherty Library, houses the Graduate Philosophy Special Collections and provides a dedicated space for graduate philosophy students and faculty to conduct research and study. The room offers a quiet environment for reading, scholarly research, […]