The Archbishop Alter Library is home to more than 96,000 volumes of books, journals, videotapes, DVDs, and CDs. The library gives patrons access to more than 140 databases, thousands of electronic books, and hundreds of Web sites, specifically chosen for students, faculty, and staff. The library is a member of OhioLINK, and patrons are thus able to request books and non-print items from every academic institution in the state for two to four day delivery.
Through its wide variety of services, the library plays an active role in the College’s educational process. Some of these include:
- interlibrary loan
- in person and online research help
- traditional and electronic course reserves
- instructional sessions designed for specific courses
- instructional services for students, faculty, and staff
- recreational reading and video/DVD collections
- group study room
- full World Wide Web access