ACAD's Luke Lindoe Library is a unique public institution, and its collection is open to the public year round. As Calgary's only library dedicated to art and design research and information, our collection is unique and exciting - come and check it out!
The Luke Lindoe Library staff are here to help you as you investigate topics from the Beaux Arts to biology. Come by our on-campus location to find out more about what this team of dedicated professionals can do to help you succeed in your research.
The Luke Lindoe Library supports the curriculum of ACAD. The collections are continually growing, with a focus on maintaining a current collection of publications related to art, design and emerging media. The Luke Lindoe Library has a superior collection of electronic databases, digital image banks, films + videos and e-books as well as reciprocal relationships with other institutions that allow faculty and students access to a multitude of diverse collections within the province.
The Luke Lindoe Library is open to the public, ACAD students, Faculty and Staff.
The Library welcomes your suggestions for acquisitions.
What is your library ID number, and how do you go about reserving material? When are your books due, and how can you go about renewing them if you need them for longer? ACAD’s Director of Library Services Christine Sammon answers these questions and more in our Library FAQs.
Use of copyright materials at ACAD is covered under the Copyright Act of Canada and various agreements entered into by the College with copyright owners. In addition to this, the College has agreements with the vendors of our electronic materials. What do you need to know about copyright to ensure that you are working within these regulations? ACAD’s Library staff are here to help, starting with these frequently asked questions.