The collection consists of over 625,000 bound volumes, government documents, subscriptions to over 3,000 journals and periodicals and an extensive sheet music collection. The Library is a select depository for federal and state documents. There are special collections on Alaska and the Arctic, including a growing collection of archives and manuscripts. The Library maintains an extensive health sciences collection to support its Health Sciences Information Services. The Library offers reference service instruction and class tours.
Interlibrary loan is available to both faculty and students.
A computer lab for public use is located within the Library. These cards are available to students, faculty, staff, with the presentation of a current university ID or registration receipt. Books may be checked out for 28 day periods and may be renewed if not in demand by others. The University of Alaska Anchorage recognizes the growing population of students of color and is determined to meet many of their needs. Student Programs was formed to focus on specific needs which, when met, will improve retention and graduation rates.