Welcome to the online portal of the ArtCenter Library.
Here you can search our database of more than 104,000 volumes of books; subscriptions for 430 magazines; 10,000 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 Liaison Librarians are available for research assistance. Pickup service available at the Hillside and South Campuses. Checked-out materials are due at the end of the term. There will be no overdue fines. Contact the library at library@artcenter.edu
Here you can search our database of more than 104,000 volumes of books; subscriptions for 430 magazines; 10,000 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 Liaison Librarians are available for research assistance. Pickup service available at the Hillside and South Campuses. Checked-out materials are due at the end of the term. There will be no overdue fines. Contact the library at library@artcenter.edu
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Spring Break 2023
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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.
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Fogg Library
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Pasadena, CA 91103
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Fri - Sat: 10am – 5pm
Sun: closed
Fri - Sat: 10am – 5pm
Sun: closed
Archives & Special Collections
950 S. Raymond Avenue
Pasadena, CA 91105
Pasadena, CA 91105
Mon – Fri: 9am – 4pm
Sat – Sun: closed
South Campus hold pickup shelf available at 1111 Security
Sat – Sun: closed
South Campus hold pickup shelf available at 1111 Security