If you have found an article or book that the library doesn't have access to, then there are a few options:
1. Request that the article be brought in to the Emily Carr University Library by filling out an interlibrary loan form. Articles arrive as quickly as 2-3 day and will be sent directly to your email address. More about Inter Library Loan
2. Ask the library to help you find the book or possibly buy the book you need by contacting your MDes Liaison Librarian
library@ecuad.ca 
604-844-3840