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Mo Dawley
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Kristin Heath
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Mary Kay Johnsen
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Jennie Benford
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   ARTS REFERENCE
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artsref@andrew.cmu.edu

The Arts Reference Desk, located on the 4th floor of Hunt Library, is the central point for research help in the arts. For extended assistance, make an appointment with the research specialist in your field of interest.

Regular Reference Service Hours

Fall and Spring Semesters:
Monday - Thursday
Friday
Sunday
9 a.m. - 8 p.m.
9 a.m. - 5 p.m.
5 p.m. - 8 p.m.

Summer Semesters:
Monday - Friday
9 a.m. - 5 p.m.

Library Hours are affected by Holidays and Term Breaks

    WHAT'S NEW
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Transformation 2008
The 4th floor is now is organized by Library of Congress classification. View a map of our new layout and browse books with LC call numbers. If you have trouble locating a book, please ask for assistance. Here are some helpful tips:

  • Use Cameo to find a book's call number and location.
  • Most books are shelved in these locations: FA-REF-4, STACKS-4, OVRSZQ-4, FOLIOS-4
  • Most books have call numbers starting with letters (M, ML, N, NA, etc.)
  • Some books have call numbers starting with numbers (700, 745, 782, etc.)
  • Books with Dewey call numbers (700, 745, etc.) are shelved in separate sections and have blue tags.

Visual Resources Collection
Revised and expanded pages include links to the Digital Image Database, ARTstor, AP Images, a guide to Image Collections and Stock Photography, and more.

 

   HELPFUL INFORMATION
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Posner Center
Information about the collection, exhibits, internship, and event planning.

Current Arts Journals List
A list of arts journals currently received by Hunt Library.

Dewey Decimal Browsing Guide For The Arts 700-799
A browser's guide to Dewey Decimal call numbers on the fourth floor of Hunt Library.

Library of Congress Browsing Guide For The Arts
A browser's guide to Library of Congress (LC) call numbers for the Arts.

Multimedia Services
Scanners, software, color printer.

FA-PIX-4
Stock photos, clip art, picture file. Ask a librarian about this location.

Library Guide for Faculty
Information about Library Instruction, Borrowing, Reserves, and other library issues for faculty.

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