Where every assignment begins...

Mission Statement

Wilcox Library will provide materials, or access to materials, in all formats necessary to support the open and questioning learning community at William Penn University. The Librarians seek to ensure that all Penn students develop information literacy skills necessary to complete academically rigorous course work and aid in their social and leadership development. Wilcox Library will provide an inviting atmosphere, to all in the University community, in which to study, read, relax, and enjoy.

Library Policies

Wilcox Library implements and upholds policies that support our mission statement.

Contact Us

(641) 673-1096 Circulation Desk
(641) 673-1098 Fax

The Foyer Gallery

The Foyer Gallery showcases the art of students, faculty, and other artists. The gallery is open during regular Library hours. Please contact the curator, Victoria Laird, at (641) 673-4024 if you are interested in having your work displayed.

Off Campus Use

Password Information
Only faculty, students, and staff of William Penn University are eligible to use library databases from off campus. Please contact Wilcox Library at (641) 673-1096 for password information.

EBSCO
Ebsco is available for off campus use. The user id is wmpenn.

CQ Researcher
CQ Researcher Online is available for off campus use. The user id is wilcox.

Encyclopaedia Britannica
Log on using the barcode on the back of your William Penn id card or library card.

Wall Street Journal on Proquest
Call Wilcox Library for the user id and password for the Wall Street Journal.

Newsbank
The user id for Newsbank is penn.

Digital Archives

This image may be freely used for educational purposes. No commercial reproduction or distribution of this image is permitted without written consent of Wilcox Library Archives, William Penn University.  Please contact Julie Hansen, hansenj@wmpenn.edu.