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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 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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03.28.2024
Find Your Words
In celebration of National Poetry Month this April, the ArtCenter Library invites you to our Blackout Poetry Event for a fun afternoon of…
03.22.2024
Mousse Magazine
Since 2006, Mousse Magazine has followed the contemporary art world with insightful feature articles, interviews, conversations and essays.…
03.21.2024
The Power of Poetry
Let's appreciate poetry on World Poetry Day, March 21, 2024, and during National Poetry Month in April 2024. Stop by the library to browse…

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 – 9pm
Fri - Sat : 10am – 5pm
Sun : closed
Archives & Special Collections
950 S. Raymond Avenue
Pasadena, CA 91105
Mon – Fri: 9am – 4pm
Sat – Sun: closed
South Campus hold pickup shelf available at 1111 Lobby