Elmer E. Rasmuson Library

Elmer E. Rasmuson Library is the research library at the University of Alaska Fairbanks, housing extensive collections across academic disciplines for students and researchers. The facility provides computer workstations, access to over 300 online databases, and dedicated spaces for collaborative work and group study.

The library was founded in 1922 with a small initial collection and grew into a major research facility over the decades. It relocated to its current location in the Fine Arts Complex during the early 1970s, where it has served the university community ever since.

The Alaska and Polar Regions Collections preserve historical documents, photographs, and recorded interviews that tell stories of Arctic communities and their traditions. Walking through this section, you encounter personal narratives and visual records that bring the region's past to life in human terms.

Visitors can use the computer workstations and study spaces throughout the building, though access rules may vary depending on visitor status. Check opening hours in advance if planning a longer visit, and consider reserving a meeting room for group projects.

The library maintains Project Jukebox, a digital collection that combines recorded oral histories with photographs and documents about Alaska and polar regions. This resource allows visitors to hear firsthand accounts from people who experienced life in these remote areas.

Location: Alaska

Part of: University of Alaska Fairbanks

Website: http://library.uaf.edu

GPS coordinates: 64.85670,-147.82000

Latest update: December 14, 2025 12:26