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PRINT COLLECTIONS: BOOKS & PERIODICALS
Library catalogs (Classic & Interactive) are available 24/7 at http://calarts.edu/library
Artists Books
A special collection of approximately 950 books that includes handmade books, books published by small independent presses, books designed by artists, as well as graphic novels and comic books. This collection began in the mid-1960s and includes many books by artists working in the 1960s, 1970s and 1980s.
Exhibition Catalogs
This collection includes some titles published prior to 1960, but predominately includes exhibitions from the early 1960s to present. Books are shelved by the year of publication for browsing ease.
Periodicals
Current & back issues are available. Online periodical indexes are available. Periodical indexes in print are located in the Reference section of the library. The Journals, Magazines, Newspapers (digital & print) database can be used to find all periodical titles available to you through the library.
For assistance, please contact
Brena Smith
Coordinator of Reference, Outreach and Instruction
661-291-3024
bsmith@calarts.edu
