The J. Drake Edens Library is the location for most of the service areas of the Learning Commons. The library itself provides information resources and support for using them effectively. In addition to research databases, the library has a sizeable collection of leisure reading and DVDs for loan. A variety of seating areas and furniture styles provides a comfortable and relaxed learning environment for individuals and study groups.
The Library and Educational Technology’s mission is to support the educational program of Columbia College by providing an active information literacy program, active support for student and faculty technology integration, a strong collection of resources in a variety of formats, and a comfortable environment for individual and group study.
The Library’s information literacy program fosters information literacy defined as the ability to recognize when information is needed as well as to locate, evaluate, and use information effectively.
