The librarians offer instructional support services to assist students and faculty to learn important information skills. The Library also maintains an extensive series of Web pages to provide easy access to subscription databases, links to subject-specific Internet sites, as well as guides to effective use of information resources. The materials collections includes both print and non-print material. At present, the Center owns over 87,000 books and 8,300 audiovisual materials including films, slides, video tapes, CDs. The Library subscribes to 300 periodicals, many of which are on microfilm.
Many additional magazines are available through full-text databases.
The materials can be located using a fully automated catalog and both print and electronic periodical indexes. Students may borrow materials through the computerized circulation system, place holds on materials already in circulation, and access reserve materials. Materials not owned by the Library can be quickly obtained for students through interlibrary loan or document delivery. Students can also use materials at other SUNY campuses and from libraries in the Capital District Library Council. A media production laboratory in this department enables students to acquire audiovisual production skills to prepare class projects.