Other Libraries

King County Library System

• King County Library System Catalog
• Cornish students are eligible for KCLS library cards. For more information, visit their website or call 425.462.9600.
• View a map of all branches.
• View KCLS’s online databases, available with your KCLS library card number.

Seattle Art Museum (SAM) Research Libraries

• SAM Library Catalog: use this catalog to locate materials at SAM’s Research Libraries:
• the Dorothy Stimson Bullitt Library (Seattle Art Museum, Downtown, 5th floor)
• and the McCaw Foundation Library (Seattle Asian Art Museum, Volunteer Park, lower level)
• These libraries are open to the public but materials are non-circulating.

Seattle Community College Library

• Seattle Community College Libraries Catalog
• SCCC Library
• Seattle Central Community College campus is located on Capitol Hill at 1701 Broadway. For map and directions, visit Seattle Central.
• Open to the public, but only SCC students and faculty can borrow.

Seattle Public Library

• Seattle Public Library System Catalog
• Capital Hill Branch 425 Harvard Ave. E., Seattle, WA 98102
• Central Library 1000 Fourth Ave., Seattle, WA 98104
• All branch locations
• Reference Help: Online Reference Help or call 206.386.4636
• Cornish students are eligible for SPL library cards. For more information, The Seattle Public Library or call 206.386.4190.
• View SPL’s online databases, available with your SPL library card number.

Seattle University Library

• Seattle University Library Catalog
• Seattle University campus is located on Capitol Hill at Broadway and Madison.
• Open to the public, but only SU students and faculty can borrow.

University of Washington Library

• University of Washington Libraries Catalog
• Architecture – Urban Planning Library
• Art Library
• Drama Library
• Media Center
• Music Library
• Music Listening Center
• Suzzallo and Allen Libraries
• Undergraduate Library

For a complete list of branch libraries and services, visit UW Libraries: Libraries & Hours. For reference questions, contact Reference and Research Services Division.

University of Washington Borrowing Privileges

• All libraries are open to the public, however you need a UW library card to borrow materials.
• Cornish students: To qualify for a library card you can join the Friends of the UW Libraries at the Scholar level which costs $100 per year.
• Cornish faculty: Faculty of four-year colleges and universities qualify for a library card at the fee of $85 per year or $25 for three months; current faculty ID required. For more information, view Borrowing Information for Visitors.
• UW alumni: If you are a graduate of the UW, joining the UW Alumni Association is the easiest, least expensive way to get a library card.
• For complete information about borrowing privileges for non-UW students and faculty, visit Borrowing Information for Visitors or call 206.543.1174.