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For FASN studies, your "home" library is at Richmond Campus but you have access to a wide selection of library resources in both print and online formats. PRINT Resources. There are are 4 campus libraries, and although you're welcome to use any one, you'll find most of the print books, journals, magazines, and films that support your course work will be located at Richmond. ONLINE Resources. Many online library resources (e-books, journals, and articles) can be accessed off campus with your username and password. New to KPU? Check out our Library Guide for New Students |
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Print books are kept in two places in the library: (1) General Collection books that can be borrowed; Reference Collection books are library use only; and (2) the Reserve Collection - restricted access.
General Collection /Reference Collection - Most books are located in the "General Collection". A General Collection book can be borrowed from the library for 28 days and will be automatically renewed if no one has placed a hold on it. Books are organized on the shelf by an alpha-numeric code called a "Call Number". There are a small number of Reference books interfiled on these shelves. Reference books are for in-library use only. Related books are shelved together so understanding call numbers can help you find many resources on the shelves.
Confused about call numbers? Our guide Finding Stuff in the Library may help! or ask us for help. We'll be glad to help you!
Reserve Collection - Sometimes an instructor will request a book be placed on Course Reserve. Students must ask for the book at the Service Counter. Most books have a limited loan period (e.g. 2 hours, 3 days, 1 week) so that many students can access it.
E-books - Use the Library Catalogue or SUMMON to access online books.
Current & Back Issues Area
Current and older periodicals are located on display shelving near the front of the library. Journals and magazines are organized in alphabetical order by Title.
Note: print copies of Performance Apparel Markets are kept at the Service Counter (electronic copies are also available).
Newspapers - Look for the most current edition on the newspaper table at the front of the library.
Newspapers. We only keep 3 months of the paper copies and these are kept, with the exception of the most current edition, in the Back Issues areas.
E-Journals and Subscription databases
You have access to thousands of journals and articles through our subscription databases. For some journals, like Performance Apparel Markets, the library provides access to a print copy and electronic copy through a direct subscription.
Equipment and Media Services are located within the Library at each KPU campus. All currently registered KPU students and KPU employees have access to equipment and media services.
Check the Guide for available equipment:
