The architecture periodical collection is the most extensive in southern California, in both English and many foreign languages. The slide library contains more than 300,000 slides in all areas of architecture and fine arts, and is particularly strong in modern architecture, Renaissance architecture and southern California architecture. The University Central Library System holds 2.4 million volumes. Homer, the library's on-line catalog, provides access to the library system's holdings from any branch on campus as well as from a student's personal computer. In addition, researchers have access to electronic periodical databases in art, architecture, and engineering through the information services divisions electronic resources .
Librarians are available to help with research questions.