Athenaeum (1912-1919; all full-text) is a searchable electronic archive of the Athenaeum, a publication featuring original poetry, short stories, essays, text of orations, editorials, news, reports, and graphic artwork by students from St. Xavier College in Cincinnati, Ohio. Intended both as a news and literary publication, this work covering over 1700 pages is of historical significance in reporting the early years of St. Xavier College at the Avondale location. It was scanned in 2010 from microfilm copies. Users can browse individual issues and years or search the full-text content. The microfilm version is housed in the library’s archives. The digital Athenaeum is published by Xavier University, Cincinnati, Ohio, and the user interface is provided by CONTENTdm.

Edgecliff College Student Newspaper (1935-1980; all full-text; general copyright information) contains the entire content in digital format of the Edgecliff College student newspaper. Edgecliff College, formerly Our Lady of Cincinnati College, merged with Xavier University in 1980. The newspaper contains over 1,200 pages and chronicles the everyday life and general activities of students. The digital version is provided in searchable PDF (Adobe's Portable Document Format) files. It was scanned in 2010 from microfilm copies. Users can browse individual issues and years or search the full-text content. The microfilm version is housed in the library's archives.The Edgecliff College Newspaper is published by Xavier University, Cincinnati, Ohio, and the user interface is provided by CONTENTdm.

Edgecliff College Yearbook (1970-1972 & 1978-1979; all full-text; general copyright information) contains the entire content in digital format of the Edgecliff College Yearbook. Edgecliff College, formerly Our Lady of Cincinnati College, merged with Xavier University in 1980. The five yearbooks contain a total of 650 pages and depict students and activities at the college for this period of time. The digital version is provided in searchable PDF (Adobe’s Portable Document Format). It was scanned in 2010 from microfilm copies. Users can browse individual issues and years or search the full-text content. The microfilm version is housed in the library’s archives. The yearbook is published by Xavier University, Cincinnati, Ohio, and the user interface is provided by CONTENTdm.

XU Digital Course Catalogs (1840-present; all full-text) contains the entire content in digital format of the St. Xavier College and Xavier University course catalogs ( also known as the Bulletin, Calendar, or Catalogue). In addition to course, program and degree information, the course catalogs contain information about admission, registration, university history and mission, awards, scholarships, financial aid, administration, faculty, tuition and fees, endowment, building construction, facilities, accreditation, policies, and regulations, as well as the academic calendar and schedule of courses. It is produced Xavier University and the user interface is provided by OhioLINK's Digital Resource Center.

XU Digital Student Newspaper (1915-1 year from present; all full-text; general copyright information) contains the entire content in digital format of Xavier University's student newspaper, The Newswire. The student newspaper reports on key historical events and gives students' reflections and viewpoints on events of national and local importance, such as the death of President Kennedy and the nation at war in the 1940s. The voice of change throughout Xavier's history, the newspaper documents the merger of Edgecliff College, the effects of coeducation, and the introduction of computers on campus. Most importantly the newspaper chronicles everyday life and general activities, from athletic achievements on the field to Xavier's Centennial celebration. The newspaper collection was scanned in 2007 from microfilm copies. The digital version is provided in searchable PDF (Adobe's Portable Document Format). Users can browse individual issues and years or search the full-text content. The microfilm version is housed in the library's archives. XU Digital Newspaper is published by Xavier University, Cincinnati, Ohio, and the user interface is provided by CONTENTdm.

XU Digital Photographs (general copyright information; how to cite and fair use handout;) is a pilot project featuring digital images from the university archives of participating AJCU (Association of Jesuit Colleges and Universities) institutions. University archives typically serve as the chief historical resource for materials about a university, its people, programs and culture. Xavier University's contributions to the pilot AJCU collection include 11 historical photographs depicting alumni activities, a historical campus view, general science classes, Bellarmine Chapel dedication, the journey of St. Francis Xavier mural, and the Union Building cafeteria. Each digital image includes a title, repository, original and copyright dates, description, thumbnail and larger images, subjects and contributor. The XU Digital Photographs are published by Xavier University, Cincinnati, Ohio, and the user interface is provided by CONTENTdm.

XU Digital Yearbooks (1924-2005; all full-text; general copyright information) contains the full-text of Xavier University's student yearbook. Named after the University's mascot, the Musketeer, the yearbook was published from 1924 to 2005 with several gaps in publication: no yearbooks were published from 1943-1946 due to World War II and yearbooks were not published in 1972-1973 or 1988-1989. The yearbook ceased publication in 2005 due to a lack of student interest and poor sales. The yearbooks chronicle every academic year with text and pictures of students, faculty, and events, with occasional sections on world events. The yearbooks constitute a pictorial history of the Xavier University campus, its students, administrators and faculty. It is an especially rich source for understanding student life and activities, including academics, honor societies, clubs, student government, performances, publications, debates & oratoricals, contests & awards, proms & balls, homecomings, intramural sports and athletics. The yearbook collection was scanned in 2006 from original print copies housed in the Xavier University Library. The digital version is provided in searchable PDF (Adobe's Portable Document Format). Users can browse and/or search all volumes, individual years or the full-text content. The print version of the yearbook is available in the library's reference and special collections; the microfilm version is housed in the library's archives. XU Digital Yearbooks is published by Xavier University, Cincinnati, Ohio, and the user interface is provided by CONTENTdm.

XU History Texts & Chronologies (all full-text) contains the entire content in digital format of three important books about the history of Xavier University: Xavier University: Vidit Mirabilia Magna: 125 Years of Unchanging Vision (1831-1956) by Rev. Paul L. O'Connor, S. J.; Continuity and Change: Xavier University, 1831-1981 by Rev. Lee J. Bennish, S. J.; and To See Great Wonders: A History of Xavier University, 1831-2006. Other texts and documents include the anonymous The Athenaeum and After: A Glimpse at the Early History of St. Xavier College published in 1916; Chronology: Athenaeum - St. Xavier College - Xavier University by Rev. J. Peter Buschmann, S. J. published in 1975; The Society of Jesus: A Century in Cincinnati by Rev. Robert E. Manning, S. J. published in 1940; and Undying Troth: A Chronicle of Xavier University by James M. Powell published in 1956. They were produced by Xavier University and the user interface is provided by OhioLINK's Digital Resource Center.

XU Oral Histories (audio, video, images and full-text) contains oral histories and related other materials of selected Xavier University administrators and faculty (John Hart, M. S.; Richard J. Garascia, Ph. D.; and Vytautas J. Bieliauskas, Ph.D.)The oral histories were conducted by Thomas P. Kennealy, S. J., Xavier University Archivist, and Timothy McCabe, Archives Librarian. Videotapes were created by Tina Meagher, Coordinator of Video and Digital Media at Xavier University. They were produced by Xavier University and the user interface is provided by OhioLINK's Digital Resource Center.

XU Presidents (images and full-text) contains photographs and brief biographical information about the presidents of St. Xavier College and Xavier University. Biographical information for presidents serving between 1840 and 1911 was anonymously published in installments in The Xavier Athenaeum from February to December, 1916. Biographical information about the current president of Xavier University, Michael J. Graham, S. J., can be on this Web page. They were produced by Xavier University and the user interface is provided by OhioLINK's Digital Resource Center.