All subject areas are covered, though the collection emphasizes those subjects that are taugh t at Canisius College. Retrospective materials are not included in the collection.
Loan periods vary according to material type.
Educational software does not circulate. The CMC is located on the second level of the Andrew L. Bouwhuis Library, to the far right of the stairwell and elevator. Browsing the materials on the shelves in the Center can also produce good results. The collection is organized by a variation of the Library of Congress Classification system, and materials are first shelved in alphabetical order by general subjects , such as Social Studies. The general subjects are then subdivided in most cases.