Clark College Libraries provide a variety of collections to support the diverse needs and interests of our patrons. Collection Development Policy.
| Collection | Description |
|---|---|
CDs and DVDs | This browsable collection of CDs and DVDs is located next to LIB 103 (Library Instruction Lab) in Cannell Library. Current Clark College students, faculty, and staff also have access to a collection of streaming videos. |
Course Reserves | The Course Reserves collections contain textbooks, videos, and other high-demand items not available online that instructors arrange for students to borrow from the library. Ask for Course Reserves at the Check Out Desk at Cannell Library and the Information Commons at CTC. |
General | Circulating books are located on the second floor of Cannell Library and shelved by the Library of Congress Classification System. Oversized books are located at the end of this collection. The library also subscribes to a number of e-books, which are available 24/7 through the Library Catalog. |
iCommons Browsing | The iCommons library at CTC offers a rotating collection of print books. |
Leach | Leather bound classic works of fiction and non-fiction located on the second floor of Cannell Library. |
New Books | Books recently added to Clark Library's collection are located at Cannell Library near the Check Out desk. |
Periodicals | Current issues of periodicals and daily newspapers are located near the Check Out Desk at Cannell Library. Online indexes provide access to periodical articles. |
Leisure Reading | Collection of fiction and non-fiction books meant for leisurely reading. Located at Cannell Library on the second floor. |
Reference | This Cannell Library collection on the first floor includes atlases, dictionaries, encyclopedias, handbooks and bibliographies for many subject areas. Patrons also have access to reference e-books from the library's website. |
Renaissance Kids | A special collection of picture books to check out and share with children. Located near LIB 103 (Library Instruction Lab). |
Transitional Programs | Workbooks, reading practice materials, CDs, texts and other skill-building resources for Career and Academic Preparation. Some are labeled by level for ESL (English as a Second Language) learners. Located on the first floor of Cannell Library. |
