housing one of the largest english-language collections in the region, auc's five-story library includes space for 600,000 volumes in the main library and 100,000 volumes in the rare books and special collections library; locked carrels; computer workstations; video and audio production and editing labs; and comprehensive resources for digitizing, microfilming and preserving documents. in addition, on the plaza level of the library, the learning commons emphasizes group and collaborative learning. this unique area integrates independent study, interactive learning, multimedia and technology rooms, and copy and writing centers.