Learning Resources

Textbooks

Textbooks are available for purchase through the college at the beginning of each semester.

Library

A spacious library is available for student use. The collection includes approximately 120,000 books and bound periodicals as well as pamphlets, audio-visual materials, and electronic databases. A PC lab with Internet access is housed in the library. The Emmaus library is part of the OCLC Library Consortium providing students with access to resources at over 35,000 other libraries. (Click here to access online)

Children’s Literature Collection

A children’s literature collection is housed within the library to support the Elementary Education program.

Area Libraries

Emmaus students have access to learning resources at six area libraries: Clarke College, Loras College, University of Dubuque, Wartburg Seminary, and Carnegie-Stout Public Library, and the Dubuque County Library. Emmaus students may check out materials from Loras College, University of Dubuque, Wartburg Seminary, and the Dubuque County Library.

Computer Labs

Three computer labs are available on campus. The computer classroom is located in Smith Hall, a PC lab is located in the Emmaus library, and a MAC lab is located adjacent to the Elementary Education curriculum lab. All labs provide Internet access. Students may also access the Internet and email in the Coffee Bean and Study Center.

Teacher Education Curriculum Lab

A collection of materials and texts to support the Elementary Education program is housed in Classroom K.