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You can access the Library's catalog from any location with Internet access. You can also ask a library staff member to assist you.
BOOKS is the large area of shelving which hold books that may be checked out. Other locations such as REFERENCE and SPECIAL COLLECTIONS have books that may not be checked out. Please see the map below for the different locations. If you are interested in browsing the collection, the items in the locations are as follows:
| Item Location | What You Would Find Here | Can Items Be Checked Out? |
| BOOKS |
Books |
Yes |
|
CENTER FOR CAREER SERVICES |
Career materials |
No, they must be viewed at the Center for Career Services. |
| DVD | Blu-Ray and DVDs | Yes |
| GAMES | Videogames | Yes |
| ONLINE | Databases and e-books | These items are accessed online. |
| OVERSIZE | Large size books | Yes |
| PERIODICALS/ANNUALS | Journals, magazines and annuals | Yes |
| REFERENCE |
Encyclopedias, handbooks and other reference materials |
No |
| RESERVE | All formats | Mostly yes, but some individual items may be restricted to in-library use at the discretion of the instructor. |
| SPECIAL COLLECTIONS |
Artist books, artist publication projects, rare/limited edition books, and a study collection of prints, among other items. |
No, but you may request a viewing in the Special Collections Center. |
Most reserve items are shelved on the 1st floor of the library. Some additional reserve items are behind the desk. You may ask for them there. You can look them up by instructor, department, or course number on the Course Reserve search in the online catalog (hint: limit your search to Course Reserves).
The Open Reserve collection contains items selected by the faculty for their classes. The section is located on the 1st floor of the library. Items in this collection can be used freely. A spine label on each item will tell you whether it can be checked out or must be used in the Library.
The item is located at the Center for Career Services. Items here cannot be checked out, but you may visit the Center to view the item on-site during the hours that the Center is open. For more information about the Center for Career Services, please visit their website.