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The Library has about 30,000 volumes and many specialized resources which includes11 online databases, a large sound effects collection, a digital visual database of 85,000 images, an online software tutorial service, and many specialized trade and consumer magazines. There are 18 computer workstations loaded with software used in the classrooms and 50 laptop computers, all Internet connected. The Library also has a comprehensive website for students.

Library Online Databases and services

  • EBSCOhost
  • e-Library
  • Oxford Reference Online
  • Wilson
  • Encyclopedia Online
  • OCLC FirstSearch
  • Hoover’s Business
  • CORBIS - visual images
  • Grove’s Dictionary of Art
  • CQ Researcher
  • Sound Ideas –sound effects library
  • New York Times Historical
  • MarketLine Information Centre
  • VTC – online software tutorials

    Library computer lab software
    Photoshop, Illustrator, AfterEffects, InDesign, Premiere, AutoCAD, VIZ, Final Cut Pro, 3DS MAX, Director, Dreamweaver, Fireworks, Flash, Maya unlimited, MS Office, QuarkXPress and others.

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