The Flower-Sprecher Library holds an internationally recognized collection of materials on veterinary medicine and animal culture. Related strengths include immunology, microbiology, parasitology, pharmacology, physiology, and human medicine. The library's audiovisual collection includes 29,279 titles as video recordings, audiotapes, and 35-mm slide sets. These resources are complemented by various biomedical electronic- information and current-awareness services.

The library was established in 1897 through an endowment by Roswell P. Flower, then governor of New York State. In 1992 it was renamed to recognize Dr. and Mrs. Isidor I. Sprecker for their generous support of the College of Veterinary Medicine.