Library

The California Institute of Advanced Management (CIAM) offers its students and faculty access to a vast collection of online academic resources through the Library Information Resources Network (LIRN) Consortium. Our digital library includes:

  • 119 databases across various fields of study
  • 64,131 full-text periodicals for in-depth research
  • 263,706 e-books to support your academic and professional growth


The LIRN Library has ProQuest and Gale databases, plus Statista, which offers statistical charts and reports on specific topics. At CIAM, we’re committed to equipping you with the resources you need for success. 


Explore our extensive online library today!



Library and Information Resource Network (LIRN)

LIRN is an online library accessible to students and faculty 24/7 at www.LIRN.net and in our courses in Canvas. 

 

LIRN provides a core library collection with access to thousands of quality full-text scholarly journals, e-books, and audio-visual media. CIAM has subscriptions to several excellent, specialized business databases from ProQuest (i.e., ABI/INFORM) and GALE (i.e., Business Insights, Gale One File Business, Gale One File: Economics and Theory, and Gale One File: Entrepreneurship.) Statista, also in LIRN, offers statistics and analytical reports on pertinent topics, markets, and industries. Statista  includes software to develop a business plan and detailed profit and loss statement. E-Book Central (formerly Ebrary) offers ready access to several hundred thousand e-books in multiple disciplines.   

 

  

Instructions on how to access LIRN will be provided at orientation and upon request. A librarian will be available to students for assistance with accessing library resources and for any library questions during open library office hours for hybrid on-campus hybrid classes. A librarian is available to students and faculty anytime except federal holidays through the form on the library web page or by email at [email protected]. Students can also make an appointment with the librarian by mutual arrangement thru Zoom to meet with or without video. Please reach out!  You are welcome.

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Office Hours:

Our office hours are from Monday to Thursday, 8:30am-5:00pm or by appointment.


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Welcome to the Library!

Libraries are considered to be the heart of the University and we are honored to participate in the creation of an effective learning environment for students. One of our goals is to make sure that we continue to meet the needs of our students, faculty, and staff as we go forward. Be assured that the Library will continue to evolve, grow, and adapt to the changing needs of our users. The heart of the Library is its people. Library faculty and staff are here to help and are committed to supporting California Institute of Advanced Management in achieving its mission.

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