Within a Catholic institution, the Blume Library maintains collections
of particular interest to its Marianist mission and endeavors to support
and affirm the work of all members of the university community by providing
resources which reflect different perspectives and which foster intellectual
growth.
The Blume Library strives to provide an environment in which students
and faculty encounter and integrate the many branches of human knowledge
by providing access to information regardless of format or location. The
Blume Library responds to the changing needs of its clientele and is committed
to making available new resources and services that foster educational excellence
and to teaching their use to the community.
The Blume Library provides orientations, instructional programs, workshops,
and written materials to assist students and faculty in their scholarly endeavors
and participates directly in scholarship through research, publications,
presentations, and workshop attendance.
The Blume Library serves various communities in San Antonio, Texas, and North America through formal and informal sharing of resources and professional expertise.