Among the materials are videotapes, audiocassettes, and computer software. This catalog is available here . Students can locate articles in print and electronic periodical indexes, which librarians can help students use. Students may check out back issues at the Northridge and Riverside libraries. The libraries subscribe to local, state, and national newspapers, and back issues of The New York Times, Christian Science Monitor , and The Wall Street Journal are available.
Libraries also keep other newspapers for short periods, usually two to four weeks.
Students can access the Library Services site for links to other newspapers, newspaper summaries and archives. Current ACC students may print from campuses' resources, however, all students are encouraged to bring formatted 3.5 disks to libraries and computer centers for downloading information. Reserve Collection Instructors often place materials on reserve to supplement textbook and classroom teaching materials and to ensure availability. Most libraries have photocopiers for students. Students may bring in blank tapes and copy most reserve audio tapes using high-speed duplicators.