Smith-Sheffy Memorial Library
Holiday Hours
The Cornette Library building will be closed from Noon on Tuesday, December 23rd until 7:45 am on Monday, January 5th.
During this time the 24/7 chat will still be available. If you are having trouble accessing the library databases please use the 24/7 chat to let us know.
The Smith-Sheffy Memorial Library was bequeathed to the Library in 1967 upon the death of Dr. L.F. Sheffy, history department head (1918-1957). At first, the collection contained Dr. Sheffy's personal library of approximately 1,200 books and manuscripts on western history, with special emphasis on Texas, the Southwest, and the Great Plains. The collection continues to grow with emphasis on the history of West Texas and the Great Plains. Special emphasis is given to the history of the Texas Panhandle.
The Smith-Sheffy Memorial Library is housed within the Frank M. Blackburn Reading Room.