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We're here to support your academic success with a wide range of services tailored to your needs.
These services are available to current ACU students, faculty, and staff. Visitors may have limited access to some services. Ask library staff for details.
Get help with research and citing sources in person, by webconference, by phone, or via email. Our librarians are ready to assist you with your research needs.
Access materials from other libraries across the country. If we don't have what you need, we can request it for you from our partner institutions at no cost.
Get access to libraries participating in the Association of Christian Librarians Reciprocal Borrowing Program and the Theological Library Cooperative of Arizona. Obtain borrowing privileges at participating libraries.
Access computers, printers, scanners, and high-speed internet. Laptop checkout available at the Academic Center for Excellence for current ACU students in certain circumstances.
Quiet study areas, group study rooms, and collaborative workspaces available. Study rooms can be reserved in advance.
Black and white printing and copying services available. Charges apply for printing; see library staff for current rates.
As an ACU student, you have access to specialized services designed to support your academic journey and research needs.
Access textbooks, articles, and other materials your professors have placed on reserve. Materials are available for short-term checkout or in-library use.
Browse ReservesLearn to properly cite sources in APA, MLA, Chicago, and other citation styles. Access citation guides and tools to help with your research papers.
Schedule a one-on-one consultation with a librarian to get personalized help with your research project, from topic selection to finding sources.
Attend library workshops and tutorials on database searching, research strategies, evaluating sources, and avoiding plagiarism.
Borrow calculators, headphones, whiteboards, office supplies, and manipulatives. Visit the library's service desk to check out study accessories.
Access study guides, test prep materials, and quiet spaces during finals week. Extended hours available during exam periods.
Support for faculty teaching and research needs, from course materials to library instruction for your students.
Place textbooks, articles, videos, and other materials on reserve for your students. We can also provide links to electronic resources through your course management system.
Request a customized library instruction session for your class. We can cover research strategies, database searching, citation help, and discipline-specific resources tailored to your assignment.
Get assistance with your own research projects. We can help you find sources, set up alerts for new publications, and navigate specialized databases in your field.
Recommend books, journals, or databases for the library collection. We welcome suggestions for materials that support your courses and research.
Get guidance on copyright issues related to course materials, reserves, and scholarly publishing. We can help you understand fair use and permissions.
Consult a librarian to identify ways to share your scholarly work.
Explore ACU's history and access unique materials preserved in our archives. These special collections document the university's heritage and mission.
Access historical materials related to Arizona Christian University including photographs, documents, publications, and institutional records that tell the story of ACU.
Schedule appointments to view archival materials and special collections. Materials must be used in the library under staff supervision.
Request digital copies of archival photographs and documents for research or publication. Fees may apply for high-resolution scans.
Contribute materials to the ACU Archives. We accept donations of materials related to ACU history, alumni, and the Conservative Baptist movement.
Our librarians are here to assist you with research, citations, and finding resources.
