Search Results
Library
The Swenson Center library contains approximately 20,000 volumes related to the Swedish-American experience in North America, including genealogy and local history. The library is especially strong in Swedish-American imprints, which are books published in Swedish in the United States.
How to return library books
If you are in the Quad Cities you may return books on campus. Use the book drop at the base of the steps from the Quad to the library/Gerber Center.
If you are not in the Quad Cities, we are still working out details of how best to get your materials back.
However, if you live in Illinois and are close to an I-Share library, you may return your materials in their library book drops as well. They will check them back in and route them back to Augustana after the van delivery service resumes.
Library hours for the winter break
Thomas Tredway Library will operate with reduced hours during the winter break. Check the calendar widget at the top of the library's home page for the most up-to-date information about library hours.
Library hiring student workers for fall
The library is currently accepting applications for student workers for fall semester 2019.
Strategic Plan for Thomas Tredway Library
Goals, Objectives, and Short-Term Outcomes
Augustana's Tredway Library awarded for diversity excellence
Tredway Library was featured in Insight into Diversity magazine's March 2025 issue for receiving the 2025 Library Excellence in Access and Diversity (LEAD) award.
Students curate college art at Silvis Library
The Augustana Teaching Museum of Art has partnered with the nearby Silvis Public Library to display student-curated exhibits from the museum's collection.