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Here you can search our database of more than 84,000 volumes of books; subscriptions for 377 magazines; 11,000 films; and more as we add to the collection. We also have online resources for digital libraries and archives, and research guides for book collections and resources related to your subject(s) of interest. If you need help getting started, check out these search tips, review library policies, contact a librarian, or visit the library, where librarians are available for research assistance. Pickup service available at the Hillside and South Campuses. Contact the library at library@artcenter.edu
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11.10.2025
International Game Month Tournament
November is International Games Month, and this month the Library wants everyone to play! Join us and test your skills in our week-long…
11.04.2025
An International Vision: A Tribute to H.C. Andersen
A new exhibition is now on view in Archives & Special Collections, linking two eras and two cities through art and imagination. Hendrik…
11.03.2025
National Native American Heritage Month
The ArtCenter Library celebrates National Native American Heritage Month this November and honors the rich and diverse cultures,…

Archives and Special Collections collects, preserves, and makes accessible ArtCenter’s history as well as rare and unique books, artwork and manuscript collections. As part of the ArtCenter Library, providing access to the materials we collect is an important part of our mission. In the Jules Bates Artrouble Center, students, faculty, alumni, staff, and researchers can explore the collections. In addition, our Virtual Archives contains finding aids to collections, as well as digital photographs, publications, and other materials.

Hours: Monday – Friday, 9am – 4pm
archives@artcenter.edu
950 S. Raymond
Pasadena, CA 91105

Image: Students gather on the front lawn of ArtCenter's 3rd Street campus, c. 1950.
Fogg Library
1700 Lida Street
Pasadena, CA 91103
Mon – Thurs : 10am – 7pm
Fri : 10am – 5pm
Sat – Sun : Closed

South Campus hold pickup shelf available at 1111 Lobby
Archives & Special Collections
950 S. Raymond Avenue
Pasadena, CA 91105
Mon – Fri: 9am – 4pm
Sat – Sun: Closed