The William A. Blakley Library is named after the Texas state senator whose keen interest in higher education shifted a major portion of the Blakley-Braniff Foundation to The University of Dallas. The Blakley Library, established in 1962, is well known for its commitment to the ideals of learning at the University. The Library has approximately 300,000 volumes, including circulating books, serials, and special collections. Students, faculty, and staff have access to more than 100 databases and 84,000 online publications.
