Welcome to the online portal of the ArtCenter Library.
Here you can search our database of more than 97,000 volumes of books; subscriptions for 430 magazines; 13,300 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 97,000 volumes of books; subscriptions for 430 magazines; 13,300 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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News
01.12.2022
Expanded Library Services: Spring 2022
Beginning Tuesday, January 18, 2022, the ArtCenter Library will be open for regular in-person services at the Hillside Campus, Fogg…
12.09.2021
Break Hours: Winter 2021-2022
Winter break is upon us, and it’s time to take some time off and enjoy some winter reading and relaxing. If you are graduating Fall term, p…
11.08.2021
Customize Your Library Account
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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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library@artcenter.edu
Fogg Library
1700 Lida Street
Pasadena, CA 91103
Pasadena, CA 91103
Mon – Fri: 10am – 5pm
Sat: 11am – 4pm
Sun: closed
Sat: 11am – 4pm
Sun: closed
(Temporary) South Campus Library
950 S. Raymond Avenue
Pasadena, CA 91105
Pasadena, CA 91105
Mon – Sun: closed
Hold pickup shelf available at 950 Security
Hold pickup shelf available at 950 Security