History of the Building | Contact Number | Hours | Policies | Library Services | Library Equipment | Phone Numbers   The Savannah College of Art and Design Jen Library is a focal point for information, study and research. The Jen Library contributes to every aspect of academic and intellectual life on the campus by providing a broad range of services to students, faculty, administration, staff and the Savannah community. Location Jen Library, Savannah College of Art and Design 201 E. Broughton Street, Savannah, Georgia 31401 History of the Building This 85,000-square-foot building, occupying an entire city block, has been transformed from its original purpose into one of the largest art and architecture libraries in the United States. Built during the 1890s, the structure has housed at least five different businesses in its lifetime, including Levy and Maas Brothers department stores. The building was acquired by SCAD in 1996, and restoration work was completed in 1999. The library is named in honor of SCAD benefactors Jim Jen and the late Lancy Jen. Contact Number Phone 912.525.4700 Hours Quarter Hours Sunday 11 a.m.–1 a.m. Monday–Friday 8 a.m.–1 a.m. Saturday 10 a.m.–1 a.m. Break Hours* Monday–Friday 8:30 a.m.–7 p.m. Closed weekends and holidays *Please contact the library for specific dates for the break hours as they vary. Policies Access Policy The Jen Library is open to the college community and members of the general public with appropriate identification. Security Policy A current SCAD photo ID is required to enter the library. Any SCAD student, faculty or staff member without his or her ID and all visitors must show one form of photo ID (e.g., driver's license) and sign in as a visitor to gain admittance to the library. Circulation Policy Each patron must present a valid SCAD ID and provide pertinent information in order to check out materials. All patron information is confidential. Each undergraduate may check out up to 10 circulating books for two-week periods. Each graduate student may check out up to 12 books for three-week periods. Faculty members may check out books for 180 days, but the books are subject to recall for use by another patron after three weeks. Renewal is permitted when a book is not on hold for another patron. All renewals must be made at the library. Reference books, reserve materials, periodicals, audio-visual materials and vertical files are for in-library use only and do not circulate. Fines are charged on overdue materials at the rate of 10 cents per day. Interlibrary loan fines are charged at the rate of $5 per day. Library Services Library Education The Jen Library offers comprehensive orientation and bibliographic instruction programs. Library instruction is available to students through the first-year seminar course, subject-based classes and individual consultations, teaching students how to locate and evaluate information using the library's electronic and print resources. In addition, on-site computer services staff maintain library systems and assist users with computer-related questions. Interlibrary Loan Reserves Materials that professors request as course reserves are kept behind the circulation desk on the first floor. Reserve materials are noncirculating and may only be used in the library. A SCAD ID is required to use reserve materials. The circulation desk keeps a notebook containing the reserve lists of all professors. Resources The Jen Library provides access to many electronic databases and print materials that support the college's curriculum and cover a wide array of subjects. The library's extensive holdings include books, periodicals, multimedia resources and special collections of rare books, student theses and unique items. Numerous computers and computer network connections provide access to the Internet, database subscriptions purchased by the library and a variety of software programs. Library users also enjoy access to multimedia classrooms and a 12x10-foot video wall that showcases images of college events and student work. Library Equipment Computer Labs/Electronic Classrooms The library has three computer labs. Two PC labs are located on the first floor and can be used for homework when not scheduled for presentations or classes. A Macintosh lab is located on the third floor. Copy Stands Three copy stands are available in Room 312 for student use. Photocopiers The library provides three black-and-white copiers and one color copier for patron use. Black-and-white copies are 10 cents per page, while color copies are $1.25 per page. Scanners Scanners are available in all computer labs. Additional scanners are available on the first and second floors. Media Equipment VHS/DVD/TV units are available in the two group study rooms on the second floor. Additional units are available in several of the individual study carrels on the third floor. CD/cassette machines are available in several of the individual study carrels. Disability Services Resource Center Located in Room 218, the center strives to reduce barriers to academic and personal success for students with disabilities. Support services include an assistive technology lab, individual counseling, student and parent orientation, as well as workshops and seminars. Writing Center The Writing Center offers assistance to all members of the college community through both individualized and small-group instruction in writing, critical thinking and communication skills. Phone Numbers Administration Rooms 205 and 206 Circulating Collection Second Floor (north) Third Floor (north) Circulation Department Circulation Desk First Floor (northwest) Entrance Lobby First Floor (northwest) Group Study Rooms Rooms 202 and 203 Interlibrary Loan Room 311 Microforms Room Room 110 Periodicals (bound) Second Floor (south) Periodicals (current) Second Floor (northwest) Photocopiers Serials Room, Second Floor and Room 110 Plays First Floor (northeast) Reading Rooms Second Floor (northeast) Second Floor (northwest) Third Floor (northeast) Red Gallery First Floor (northeast) Reference Collection First Floor (northeast) Reference Office Room 107 Restrooms First Floor (south) Second Floor (south) Third Floor (south) Special Collections Circulation Desk First Floor (northwest) Writing Center Rooms 219 and 220 back to top