Collections
The library is committed to providing access to resources that reflect a broad range of perspectives and are available in multiple formats to support the diverse research and information needs of the IVCC community.
About Library Collections
The library provides access to a wide range of print and electronic resources for research, study, and discovery. To explore what is available, search the library catalog. For additional information on Jacobs Library collections, click on the boxes below.
Print Collections
Find books, graphic novels, children's literature, and more when you visit the Academic Support Center or search the library catalog online.
Electronic Resources
Discover e-books, audiobooks, articles, streaming videos, and other digital content through our database subscriptions.
Open Educational Resources (OER)
Explore free and openly licensed educational materials such as syllabi, workbooks, textbooks, assignments, and other resources for teaching and learning.
Collection Development Policy
Jacobs Library's collections exist to meet the varied needs of the college community. The library adds:
- Materials to supplement the course offerings in all divisions of the college
- Reference tools in all needed classifications
- Journals, newspapers, biography, fiction in both research and leisure reading categories
To learn more, view our Collection Development Policy or contact the Associate Director of the Academic Support Center.
Purchase Suggestions
To request an item be added to the library collections, click the button below to access our purchase suggestion form.