Getting started
Start using the library catalog with guidance tailored to your studies. Whether you're a first-year student or alum, learn how to quickly find, access, and use library materials with confidence.
Resources for every student
Find library resources and guidance tailored to your student experience. Select your student type below to explore relevant guides, services, and research help.
First-year students
Build your research foundation. Learn how to use your SCAD Card for borrowing, how to navigate the stacks, and how to find your designated campus library.
Graduate students
Elevate your scholarship with advanced research tools, thesis support, and one-on-one consultations with subject specialists.
Lacoste study abroad students
Ensure your research continues seamlessly while you study abroad, or explore the unique resources at the SCAD library in Lacoste.
SCADnow online students
Access the library from anywhere. Explore digital-first resources and learn how to request physical books for home delivery.
International students
Navigate international research standards with multilingual resources and tailored support.
Alumni access
This guide connects SCAD alumni with library resources and services to support lifelong learning, research, and career development. Find information on accessing collections, research help, and tools to continue growing your skills after graduation.
Faculty support and instruction
Access library resources, services, and instructional support designed to strengthen your teaching and research.
Faculty resource and service guide
Discover resources and services that support teaching, research, and classroom success, from placing materials on reserve to using special collections to enrich your courses.
Request class session
Partner with a librarian for a tailored instruction session at the library, online, or in the classroom. We can help your students master search strategies, research skills, intellectual property, and more.
Start exploring the collection
Use the catalog to search for collections, refine results, and access materials online or in the library. Start with an exploratory search on Catalog Plus to return the most results possible.