Seymour Library
Seymour Library is at the heart of a Knox education and a hub of student life.
Find your home at Seymour Library!
The friendly library staff assist with all types of research and provide easy access to course reserves and interlibrary loan. Our historic building offers a variety of cozy study spaces and flexible classroom options.
Please visit our Resources & Services web pages for more links to library resources.
Special Collections & Archives
The Special Collections and Archives includes the Archives of Knox College, Manuscripts Collections and Rare Books. The collections support the curriculum and the academic programs of the college and provide primary source material for independent study and honors work. Faculty, staff and students, as well as numerous researchers from around the world use the collections.
Amott Science Commons
Located at the heart of the Umbeck Science-Mathematics Center, the Amott Science Commons is a modern, interdisciplinary space is a gateway to Knox College’s vast network of academic and creative resources.. Whether you're working on a group project, engaging in hands-on learning, hosting an event, joining a campus club, seeking tutoring thru Red Room SMC, or simply seeking a quiet space to study, the Science Commons offers diverse resources to support your academic journey. The space features:
- Reservable conference rooms
- Study areas for individuals and groups
- High-tech design and prototyping computer workstations
- An immersive classroom
- The Makerspace Hub & Makerspace Network Resource Desk.
Library Services
Seymour Library offers many valuable services for the Knox & Galesburg communities.
The Historic Gingko Tree
More than 100 years old, the ginkgo tree in front of Seymour Library was most probably planted by John Van Ness Standish (1825-1919). A beloved landmark on the College's campus, the tree may drop its leaves all at once if there is a sudden drop in temperature.
