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Academic Resource Center

Overview

Olivet University maintains and develops information resources and services that support the education goals of students, faculty, and staff. These resources include collections of books and professional journals; computer workstations; periodical, audiovisual, and other digital information; and a variety of other materials.

Library Services

The University maintains a traditional library for faculty and student use. The location of the main campus also enables students and faculty members for easy access to numerous major libraries and resource centers in San Francisco. Such libraries include, but not limited to, San Francisco Theological Seminary Library, San Francisco Public Library, Library of City College of San Francisco, University of San Francisco Library, San Francisco State University Library, San Francisco Performing Arts Library & Museum, and GALEN, library system of the University of California–San Francisco.

Because library skills are an integral part of a student's academic achievement, students receive instruction in library skills and procedures. Development of library skills is strengthened by a research component throughout the curriculum.

Electronic Learning Resources

Students are assured access to educational resources and services through a variety of communication media. Other formats are being added regularly as new technology is incorporated into the University library system. These electronic services and information serve to complement holdings on the Olivet University library.

The Olivet University Academic Resource Center conducts annual reviews of electronic holdings as well as the use of technology in facilitating library and educational resource growth and expansion. Improvements in the various formats are increasing the value of services to the Olivet community.