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Decker Library

For Students

Your Hub for Library Resources and Services for Learning and Education

Whether you're an undergraduate, graduate, or non-degree student, we are dedicated to helping you find what you need, support your research, and assist you throughout your time at MICA.

Research Support:

  • Research Consultations: Need help with a project? Schedule a one-on-one consultation with our expert librarians in person or online.
  • Research Guides: Check out our topic-specific research guides. These connect you with library resources and relevant items in our collection.
  • Tutorials: Check out our tutorials if you need help searching the catalog, accessing your library account, downloading ebooks, and more!
  • General Help: Running into trouble, but not sure what kind of help you need? Check out our FAQ and other resources to help you get what you need.

Tools and Technology:

  • Printing: Access our public printing facilities for all your printing needs.
  • Borrow Equipment:  Whether you're working on a multimedia project, need a charger for your study session, or want to enjoy some music while you read, Decker Library has the equipment you need. And the best part? You can borrow it for free!

Spaces for Study and Collaboration:

  • Space Reservations: Whether you need a quiet place to study or a room for group collaboration, you can reserve the perfect space at Decker Library.

Access to Information:

  • Suggest a Purchase: Think we should add something to the collection? Suggest a purchase! If you need it for your research or want to borrow it, we can even put it on hold for you when it's ready for use.
  • Interlibrary Loan: Need something we don't have? Consider borrowing it from another library.
  • Document Delivery: Need a portion of something scanned from our collection? We've got you covered with our scanning service.

Accessibility at Decker:

  • Accessibility ServicesAt Decker Library, we are committed to making our resources accessible to all learners. Whether you need assistance with physical access or require additional support, our staff is here to help.

And More!

Not only do we house an incredible collection of art and design-related resources, but we also offer specialized equipment for scanning, small group meetings, and quiet study areas.

Explore our services and discover how Decker Library can support your academic journey at MICA. Feel free to reach out to us with any questions or to learn more about how we can assist you.

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Our Collections

We have more than just books. We have e-books, articles, zines, games, artist's books, magazines, film and video, and so much more!

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Events and Exhibits

We love sharing our collection and space with you, whether it's putting cool materials on display or opening up the library for a game night! Check out our upcoming and past library events and exhibits

Events and Exhibits