About the Library
The Library at Frostburg State University has had a home in several buildings on campus over the years, including Old Main, Lowndes Hall, and Frampton Hall. The current building was constructed in 1976 from the design of S. Russ Minter. In 1990, the Library was named for its principle benefactor, local businessman, Lewis J. Ort. With its iconic sweeping arches, the Ort Library remains a centerpiece of the University campus.
Mission and Vision
Mission Statement
The Lewis J. Ort Library empowers Frostburg State University students, faculty, staff, alumni, and community members to discover, engage with, and create knowledge. The Library provides high-quality resources and services that support inquiry, collaboration, learning, and academic success.
The Library fulfills this mission by providing robust research support, multifaceted collections, inclusive study environments, information literacy instruction, and academic partnerships that advance the University’s educational and strategic priorities.
Vision Statement
The Lewis J. Ort Library commits to maintaining an open and inclusive environment where students, faculty, staff, and community members pursue personal and academic growth. As a leader in promoting information literacy and lifelong learning, the Library supports a diverse and engaged community through user-centered collections, spaces, services, and programming.
Guided by the values of cultural competence, civic awareness, and respectful collaboration, the Library advances Frostburg State University’s mission by preparing learners to meet the demands of a complex and evolving world.
Accessibility
The Lewis J. Ort Library at Frostburg State University is committed to making its electronic services and programs accessible to individuals with