Library Collections

Collections:

These are the resources, books, databases, and other materials that the library provides for student, staff, and faculty use. Collections are often materials that can be checked in and out of the library.

Donations: SVC Libraries are not accepting donations at this time in preparation for new building construction.

Special Collections:

These are specific areas or collections that reflect the specialty resources, interests, and/or cultural history of the college or the library. The navigable links below list our special collections.

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Neil Gaiman's Snow, Glass, Apples

A not-so-evil queen is terrified of her monstrous stepdaughter and determined to repel this creature and save her kingdom from a world where happy endings aren't so happily ever after. Graphic novel adaptation by Colleen Doran.

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The Ghosts of Whidbey Island

With historical research and imaginative storytelling, this book offers a captivating immersion into the rich history and folklore of the Pacific Northwest including perspectives from both indigenous peoples and settlers. The intertwining of historical events and supernatural occurrences creates a sense of unease and mystery.

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The Cambridge Companion to Plato

This new edition introduces students to fresh approaches to Platonic dialogues while advancing the next generation of research.The result is a rich and wide-ranging volume which will be valuable for all students and scholars of Plato.

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The Icepick Surgeon

Bestselling author Sam Kean tells the true story of what happens when unfettered ambition pushes otherwise rational men and women to cross the line in the name of science, trampling ethical boundaries and often committing crimes in the process.

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Hip-Hop Is History

Questlove traces the creative and cultural forces that made and shaped hip-hop, weaving it all together with the stories no one else knows.Hip-hop is history, and also his history.

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Linux for Beginners

Discover the World of Linux: not just an operating system; it's the backbone of our digital world. Embark on your Linux journey and unlock its full potential.

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The Myth of Normal

Renowned physician Gabor Maté brings his perspective to the great untangling of common myths about what makes us sick, connects the dots between the maladies of individuals and the declining soundness of society--and offers a compassionate guide for health and healing.

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Jesintel

Coast Salish culture is bound together by shared values and relations that generate a resilient worldview. This collection highlights the importance of maintaining relations and traditions in the face of ongoing struggles. Collaboration is at the heart of this work and informs how the editors and community came together to honor the boundless relations of Coast Salish people and their territories.

Making Things

Making Things invites readers to try their hands at a variety of crafts and celebrate the satisfaction that comes from slowly and carefully creating for oneself. This Step-by-step guides make it simple to start and finish each project, while the book's photographs show how each craft can fit within an organized, thoughtfully curated home.