Library Services
The library serves the information and equipment needs of the Institute’s curriculum, students, faculty, and staff. Students have access to a variety of resources such as books, video games, e-books, DVDs, board games, sound effects, and reference books relevant to their program of study. The library also subscribes to a selection of major journals and magazines related to the fields of gaming, simulation, computer engineering, and animation. Furthermore, the DigiPen library allocates an annual budget for updating the contents of the library. The 15,000 square foot library currently holds over 6,500 books, more than 200,000 e-books, over 1,700 videos and video games, a digital collection of more than 100,000 sound effects, and music clips and over 7,000 subscriptions to industry magazines and journals (print and online). The library also loans out computer games, consoles, drawing tablets and other equipment. The librarian provides reference services, information literacy instruction, and materials through inter-library loan. In addition to these curriculum-related resources, the library has a collection of career-oriented materials, including books on resumes, cover letters, and interviews. The library hosts a free book and textbook exchange.
Library hours change from term to term. For current hours, please refer to the library’s webpage or contact the library staff by email at library@digipen.edu or by phone at (425) 895-4420.
Internet Access
Internet access is a regulated service and is provided for students free of charge. Students may lose this privilege if they do not abide by the Student Network and Internet Usage Policy (see the following section).