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The Library provides a collection of physical and electronic resources to support RDP programs. The collection is made up of several distinct parts. 

Main Collection

This is the major part of our collection. It includes materials such as print books, eBooks, DVDs, CDs, print and online journals (both scholarly and popular), and streaming videos. Physical materials are located on Floor 2 and electronic materials are available through OneSearch.

Leisure Reading Collection

Fiction and non-fiction intended to encourage and facilitate a culture of reading for pleasure. Located on Floor 1.

Curriculum Collection

The Curriculum Collection supports teacher education programs, and includes materials authorized for use in Alberta schools plus supporting materials, children’s and young adult literature, and non-book items such as sound and video recordings, games, manipulatives, models, and kits. Physical materials are located on Floor 2 and electronic materials are available through OneSearch.

Reserve and Textbook Collection

Reserves are high-demand items available for short-term loan, such as select textbooks and course-specific readings, laptops, and other equipment. Located at the Library Desk on Floor 1.  

Red Deer Polytechnic Authors Collection

Physical materials (e.g. print books, DVDs, CDs, etc.) written or produced by Red Deer Polytechnic faculty and staff are acquired by the Library. You can find these items on our shelves by looking for the red “Red Deer Polytechnic (College) Authors” sticker. Located primarily in the Main and Curriculum collections on Floor 2.

Red Deer Polytechnic Digital Repository

Includes scholarly work by Red Deer Polytechnic faculty, staff, and students. Access the digital repository at https://rdpolytech.arcabc.ca.

Equipment

The Library has a variety of equipment and technology to help with your courses and assignments. 

Some equipment can be booked in advance. If an item is not listed there, it's available first come, first served, at the Library Desk.

Find out more about the Library Collection by reviewing our Collection Development Guiding Document.