An interesting way to look for what you need is through browsing the shelves. Once you get a call number for a possible source, go to the shelves and look at the materials around that source. You can also browse using these call numbers:
Subclass N | Visual Arts |
N1 - (9211) | Visual Arts |
N1 - 58 |
General |
N61 - 72 | Theory. Philosophy. Aesthetics of the Visual Arts |
N81 - 390 | Study and teaching. Research |
N400 - 3990 | Art museums, galleries, etc. |
N4390 - 5098 | Exhibitions |
N5198 - 5299 | Private Collections and collectors |
N5300 - 7418 | History |
N7420 - 7525.8 | General Works |
N7560 - 8266 | Special subjects of art |
N83508 - 8356 | Art as a profession. Artists |
N8510 - 8553 | Art studios, materials, etc. |
N8554 - 8585 | Examination and conservation of works of art |
N8600 - 8675 | Economics of art |
N8700 - 9165 | Art and the state. Public art |
NA | Architecture |
NB | Sculpture |
NC | Drawing, Design, Illustration |
ND | Painting |
NE | Print Media |
NK | Decorative Arts |
NX | Arts in General |
T | Technology |
TR | Photography |
Subclass L | Education (General) |
Subclass LA | History of education |
Subclass LB | Theory and practice |
LC | Special aspects of education |
LD | Individual institutions - United States |
LE | Individual institutions - America (except United States) |
LF | Individual institutions - Europe |
LG | Individual institutions - Asia, Africa, Indian Ocean Islands, Australia, New Zealand, Pacific Islands |
LH | College and school magazines and papers |
LJ | Student fraternities and societies, United States |
LT | Textbooks |
Feel free to reference the complete list of education classifications.
The most recent print issues of select art and design journals and magazines are available for browsing in the Thrift Library. They are located on the first floor near the fireplace.
Older issues can be accessed electronically. Please ask if you would like assistance with any of these resources.