WNMU J. Cloyd Miller Library

WNMU J. Cloyd Miller Library At the heart of Western NM University, Miller Library proudly serves the diverse WNMU Community and Named for J.

Cloyd Miller (University President 1952-1962), Miller Library is the only building on campus distinguished by a bell tower. The library sits at the top of the 10th street rise on the curve that descends toward the Phelps Dodge Building on 12th street. The front of the library faces east, overlooking the town of Silver City. The Miller Library forms the north wing of the Thomas B. McDonald Building

(Student Memorial Building) and can be reached by taking the elevator on the first floor to the 3rdfloor mall. The west entrance of the library is at the end of the mall. With a focus on students, the Miller Library’s mission is to serve the Western New Mexico University community by providing access to information and by teaching research skills. Assistance is available in person, by telephone, and through E-mail and E-chat. Miller Library obtains, disseminates, and preserves information in a wide variety of print and electronic formats including books, periodicals, media, maps, micro form records and Government Documents. It is a partial Federal and State Government Depository. Special Collections, including rare books and archives such as the Juan Chacon papers, are held in the Library's Treasure Room. The Library also provides access to photocopy machines, microform reader-printers, research computer terminals, wireless computer access, scanners and equipment for the hearing and sight-impaired. Interlibrary Loan services can obtain resources not owned by the Miller Library. The library's electronic resources are available via the internet by visiting http://voyager.wnmu.edu. In addition to its online public access catalog (OPAC), the library provides access to over 100 research databases key to university research and study. The Miller Library is a member of OCLC, the New Mexico Council of Academic Libraries (NM-CAL), and Amigos Library Services and is an affiliate member of the National Network of Libraries of Medicine.

April is National Poetry Month. Check out these recommendations we have available at Miller Library.
04/14/2026

April is National Poetry Month. Check out these recommendations we have available at Miller Library.

Join us in the Miller Library tomorrow for a celebration of poetry! Starting at 11:00 AM.
04/08/2026

Join us in the Miller Library tomorrow for a celebration of poetry! Starting at 11:00 AM.

Join Miller Library this thursday as we kickoff the Poetry Long weekend. Events are being held all throughout town, and ...
04/06/2026

Join Miller Library this thursday as we kickoff the Poetry Long weekend. Events are being held all throughout town, and all weekend long. Come enjoy some poetry with us!

The library will be closed April 3rd - 5th for Spring Holiday. Have a restful three day weekend and we look forward to s...
04/02/2026

The library will be closed April 3rd - 5th for Spring Holiday. Have a restful three day weekend and we look forward to seeing you when we resume normal hours on April 6th.

Miller Library wishes you a wonderful Valentine's Day weekend.
02/13/2026

Miller Library wishes you a wonderful Valentine's Day weekend.

Check out the Displays we have going on this month!Blind Date with a Book: Don't judge a book by its cover and find your...
02/11/2026

Check out the Displays we have going on this month!

Blind Date with a Book: Don't judge a book by its cover and find your new favorite read!

A Taste of Home: Inspired by Student Life's Cultural Potluck happening on 2/17

Black History Month: Check out this display and celebrate the 100th anniversary of Black History Month

Go on a blind date this month! Pick a mystery book and be surprised with what you get! Blind Date with a Book happening ...
02/02/2026

Go on a blind date this month! Pick a mystery book and be surprised with what you get! Blind Date with a Book happening the entire month of February.

Please note that Miller Library will be closed on Monday the 19th in observance of MLK Day. We will reopen on the 20th.
01/16/2026

Please note that Miller Library will be closed on Monday the 19th in observance of MLK Day. We will reopen on the 20th.

Miller Library will be closed for winter break. Wishing our campus community a restful and happy holiday season!
12/20/2025

Miller Library will be closed for winter break. Wishing our campus community a restful and happy holiday season!

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Silver City, NM
88062

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Monday 8am - 8pm
Tuesday 8am - 8pm
Wednesday 8am - 8pm
Thursday 8am - 8pm
Friday 7:30am - 5pm
Sunday 12pm - 4pm

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