Preus Library

Preus Library Preus Library is the campus library for Luther College, a liberal arts college in Decorah, Iowa.

Preus Library offers numerous resources and services to Luther students, faculty, staff, alumni, and the general public. We support the work and mission of the Luther College community by providing access to communication and information resources, expertise and training in the effective and efficient use of information, and a place to explore and express ideas, ourselves, and our community.

We welcomed hundreds of first-year students in Preus Library earlier this week. They helped us hunt down a mischievous s...
09/03/2026

We welcomed hundreds of first-year students in Preus Library earlier this week. They helped us hunt down a mischievous squirrel who was spreading misinformation about library services. ✨ Mission success! ✨ The prankster has been chased away, and we all know a little bit more about how the library can support our academic journeys.

Congratulations to Anne Whalen for winning the prize drawing for the eReader!

Welcome back, Norse! All of us here at the Library are so excited to have you back on campus. Looking forward to a great...
09/02/2026

Welcome back, Norse! All of us here at the Library are so excited to have you back on campus. Looking forward to a great year! 📚👏🥳

Preus Library was proud to host game sessions for the 20-sided Summer Camp!
07/20/2026

Preus Library was proud to host game sessions for the 20-sided Summer Camp!

Don’t forget to stop by your local library this summer and read some new (or old) books! There’s nothing better than a g...
05/18/2026

Don’t forget to stop by your local library this summer and read some new (or old) books! There’s nothing better than a good read after finals week.

With finals week fast approaching, now is the perfect time to visit the library and get some studying in before the big ...
05/15/2026

With finals week fast approaching, now is the perfect time to visit the library and get some studying in before the big day!

The library will have extended hours this weekend for finals so make sure to check those out on our website or drop by and ask about them at the Circulation Desk!

This week for our final , we find our Interlibrary Loan Librarian Emily Mineart in the Rare Book Room! When asked why t...
05/11/2026

This week for our final , we find our Interlibrary Loan Librarian Emily Mineart in the Rare Book Room! When asked why this was her favorite spot she replied:

“The Rare Book Room contains so many unique hidden treasures, from first editions to Norwegian farm deeds from the 1400s to a gigantic elephant folio of Audubon’s Birds of America. As a book arts enthusiast, my favorites are the beautiful old and unusual bindings."

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Classes occasionally meet in the Rare Book Room for scheduled library instruction sessions. Researchers can access the collection by appointment.

Check out Learning @ Luther happening right now in the library!
05/08/2026

Check out Learning @ Luther happening right now in the library!

For today’s , we find Carina in the Microfilm section of the library! When asked why this was her favorite area she rep...
05/04/2026

For today’s , we find Carina in the Microfilm section of the library! When asked why this was her favorite area she replied:

“It’s kind of cool how you can find all kinds of articles and comics that can’t really be found anywhere else; online or otherwise.”

Thank you for sharing!

Don’t forget to check behind the shelf, on the shelf, and in front of the shelf cause there might be a container of some...
05/01/2026

Don’t forget to check behind the shelf, on the shelf, and in front of the shelf cause there might be a container of something that you never expected to find…

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700 College Drive
Decorah, IA
52101

Opening Hours

Monday 7:30am - 11pm
Tuesday 7:30am - 11pm
Wednesday 7:30am - 11pm
Thursday 7:30am - 11pm
Friday 7:30am - 5pm
Saturday 9am - 5pm
Sunday 12pm - 11pm

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