IS Library
The IS Library features a variety of workspaces for individual and group study
Open Spaces
Zone A
Zone A of the Library offers oversized tables for workshops, group projects, and events.
Zone A
An ergonomic standing desk suitable for computer work or archival processing projects with plenty of natural light.
Zone B
The reading nook in Zone B features upholstered furniture from Modernica and lots of natural light.
Zone C
The IS Library offers eight newly-acquired HP desktop PCs for computer work. Reservations are not required; printing from these computers is free.
Zone B
Two adjustable standing desks, an ergonomic option for computer work, are also ideal for archival processing projects.
Zone D
Zone D of the IS Library offers a large collection of children’s books suitable for a range of ages along with comfortable chairs for reading.
Reserved Spaces
Dual-Monitor Mac Studio
The Dual-Monitor Mac Studio in Zone C offer Adobe Creative suite and other processor-intensive editing programs. To reserve, click on the link below:
Reserve Dual-Monitor Mac Studio
Single-Monitor Mac Studio
The Single-Monitor Mac Studio in Zone C offers processor-intensive editing programs, additionally this is the only computer in the Library equipped with ArchivesSpace. To reserve click the link below:
Reserve Single Monitor Mac Studio
Still-Image Documentation Station
This Single-Monitor Mac Studio in Zone C is connected to the Epson Expression XL scanner, which may be used to scan documents, photographs, and film. Additionally it’s adjacent to a copy stand for use with the Library’s recently purchased mirrorless camera for documentation of oversized or fragile materials. To reserve the Still-Image Documentation Station click the link below:
Reserve the Still-Image Documentation StationBibliographic Resources
The IS Library houses a vast collection of titles related to librarianship, archival studies, media archival studies, informatics, and rare books and visual culture. Subjects of the print collection are varied, with a particular focus on critical information theory and research methodologies. Our collection development policy mirrors the curricula of the MLIS, PhD, and Post-Master certificate programs. The Library’s main print collection, including course reserves, is presently non-circulating, and is available for use on site. In addition to the main print collection, the IS Library offers a wide variety of serial publications, magazines, and academic journals related to the information professions. Titles from the collection of children’s literature, including recent and award-winning works, may be borrowed upon request.
Course reserves are available for use within the library.
We have digital subscriptions to the following journals:
- The American Archivist
- Archivaria