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Visit the University Archives
The University Archives document the history of Point Loma Nazarene University and its predecessor institutions, beginning with Pacific Bible College in 1902.
Visit the Institutional Repository
This digital collection includes archival content as well as honors projects, theses, and doctoral projects authored by Point Loma's undergraduate and graduate scholars. It also serves as a gateway to the Wesleyan-Holiness Digital Library.
Ryan Library is committed to laboring alongside the university in its work to support and sustain diversity. Our Diversity Research Guide highlights over 50 books acquired through the PLNU Excellence in Diversity Award. All books are part of the collection at Ryan Library and are available for borrowing.
Sexual Misconduct research guide
This work in progress, courtesy of the Faculty Council and compiled by Librarian Robin Lang and Professor Rebecca Laird, this guide describes a variety of resources, most of them accessible on the open web. Some do require logging in with a PLNU Network ID and Password.
Ryan Library facilitates the confluence of research, learning, and creative exploration. We seek to provide the best possible guidance, instruction, resources, and research tools that equip all users to become responsible, effective, and discerning thinkers and researchers. We foster an environment of intellectual hospitality that encourages diversity of thought.