Need Help at Decker Library? We Have Answers!

Decker Library offers a wide array of resources and services, and we understand that you might have some questions. Our Help section is designed to provide answers to common inquiries and assist you as you navigate our stacks and space.

Contact Us

  • General Inquiries: For information related to your Library account, overdue materials, Holds, Interlibrary Loan, and more, please email us at circ@mica.edu.
  • Research Help: If you need assistance with research, feel free to reach out to us at refer@mica.edu.

Frequently Asked Questions

We only accept donations that enhance our Special Collections, including rare books, artists' books, design material samples, and relevant archival collections. Before donating, please complete our Donation Form and have an itemized list ready. See our collection policies.

Visit our Graduate Theses page for a Google Form link to submit your PDF/A and find resources on creating a PDF/A file and best practices for Personal Digital Archiving.

Alumni can use materials and databases at the library when open to the public. Alumni cards allow book and Film/Video Collection checkouts. Off-site access to research databases is unavailable. More information on the Alumni Card page. 

 Our librarians offer one-on-one research consultations. Pick your program on Calendly to find a time.

Search the Library Catalog or browse digitized items on the MICA Digital Library. Request items in person during Research Help desk hours. Contact us for more information.

Printing is available for the MICA community. Printing is not available for the public.  For art and design-related work, use the Art Tech Center. See the Printing page for more details.

Visit the Renew Materials page for instructions.

Suggest a purchase or request an Interlibrary Loan. Purchasing takes up to a month, so consider Interlibrary Loan for urgent needs. More information here.  

Explore text-based and video tutorials on our Vimeo page