Library+Resources

What library resources are available for graphic design students?
The Parkland Library has enormous resources for graphic design students. Besides books, there are periodicals, videos and devices available for students to check out. You also have access to article databases and image databases like ARTstor as well as inter-library loan for books.

Tip: start with the reserve section as instructors have curated their favorite books for you to check out for two nights (try searching for your class or instructor first).


 * Books** (popular subjects and call numbers listed for your convenience):
 * Advertising (HF 5821-6181)
 * Graphic design, illustration (NC 970-1003)
 * Posters, book covers, album art (NC 1800-1890)
 * Design history, packaging, lettering (NK 1160-3630)
 * Web design (TK 5105)
 * Photography (TR 6-822)
 * Typography (Z 243-250)


 * Periodicals***
 * Adbusters
 * Communication Arts
 * Computer Arts
 * How
 * Lürzer's Archive
 * PDN (Photo District News)
 * Print


 * Note: The library does not allow periodicals to be checked out by students. However, under special arrangement with the Library director, graphic design students may check out periodicals overnight. This is a privilege that should not be abused. Please return materials promptly. If you have any problems checking out periodicals, please ask to see a librarian (student workers are sometimes not informed).


 * Annuals** (current volume is on reserve):
 * Art Director's Annual
 * Graphis Design Annual
 * Society of Illustrators Annual
 * Typography: The Annual of the Type Directors' Club


 * Loanable Technology**

Parkland students may check out iPads, Chromebooks, video cameras, etc (more info). Fine & Applied Arts students may also be able to check out specially equipped 12.9-inch Ipad Pros (23 units) for specific classroom projects (see your instructor). Here's what's loaded on the iPad Pros:
 * Apple Pencil
 * Astropad Standard
 * Obscura Camera
 * Autodesk Graphic
 * Tayasui Sketches Pro
 * Pixelmator
 * Padcaster (1 unit)

Students will be required to sign a Loanable Technology Borrower Agreement which states that borrowers are "liable for any loss or damage to the electronic device, up to the full replacement cost..." Ipad Pros can be checked out for 2 weeks and may be renewed **in person**.

(Also see inspirational Internet Resources for graphic design students).