Collection OVERVIEW
The Robert A. Deshon and Karl J. Schlachter Library for Design, Architecture, Art, and Planning (the DAAP Library) provides on-site access to nearly 100,000 monographs and bound journals, hundreds of cutting-edge periodicals in print, and a growing special collection that comprises important, rare, aged, and hand-crafted books and objects. As a part of the UC Library and greater OhioLINK system, the DAAP Library also offers it's affiliates seamless access to thousands of subscription-based databases, e-journals, e-books, and unique digital collections. Specialized research services such as "patron-initiated circulation" and interlibrary loan, connect our researchers with materials from almost anywhere on campus, in Ohio, and around the world.
Details about the DAAP Library Collection can be found in the DAAP Library Collection Development Policy.
Some collection highlights:
DAAP Special Collection
This diverse collection of non-circulating objects and materials comprises items that are rare, fragile, aged, out-of-print, limited editions, finely bound and otherwise difficult to locate and/or purchase. Materials from the collection are available for in-library use; however, special handling may be required. It is necessary to make an appointment to view materials from this collection. Contact Jennifer Krivickas.
The growing core and focus of this collection is on historically significant works of book art by artists such as Sol LeWitt, Edward Ruscha, Dieter Roth, and many others. The collection also comprises several hundred hand-crafted books, many of which serve as excellent examples of fine binding and book illustration and reflect the artistic movements of the 1970s and 1980s. Book-making is a major component of the DAAP curriculum. The DAAP Library acquires examples of works of book art in order to provide a rounded view of contemporary attitudes towards the book and to inspire students to think outside the book. Materials from the collection are available for in-library use; however, special handling may be required. It is necessary to make an appointment to view materials from this collection. Contact Jennifer Krivickas.
Our affiliates have access to rich digital, visual research collections such as ARTstor, the DAAP Digital Teaching Collection, the Architecture and Urban Planning Collection, the OhioLINK Digital Media Commons, Associated Press Images, Bridgeman Art Library, Oxford Art Online, and more. Contact Elizabeth Meyer.
This collection consists of over 1000 books from the personal library of noted French art historian, Emile Mâle. The materials in this collection focus on French Gothic Art and Architecture and the influence of Eastern European iconography on it. Most of the publications are written in the French language and reflect Mâle's significant contributions to twentieth century art history. Contact Jennifer Krivickas.
This collection includes selections from the personal library of honored and renowned local designer, Noel Martin (1922-2009). Broadly speaking, the collection focus is on the various elements of design. Specifically, the collection comprises books and pamphlets on logo design; graphic design; font, typeface, and typography; typesetting, printing, and lithography; and innovative uses of paper. Noel Martin designed a remarkable collection of catalogues, bulletins, invitations, and announcements for the Cincinnati Art Museum, was an instructor at the Art Academy of Cincinnati, and worked as a free lance designer. Contact Jennifer Krivickas.
Also of Interest:
Cincinnati Art Museum Library Collection catalog
Founded in 1881, the Mary R. Schiff Library has an extensive collection of over 100,000 items, which covers six thousand years of art and art history. The collection includes books, periodicals, clipping files and online databases. The library has a unique assortment of materials on Cincinnati art and artists, a broad range of auction houses catalogs starting from the 1900s, and an exclusive collection of reference materials. The Cincinnati Art Museum Archives houses records of the Art Museum dating from 1875 to present, and records of the Art Academy of Cincinnati from 1868 to 1998. Whilea signficant portion of the library remains uncataloged, the cataloged materials may be discovered via UCLID, the University of Cincinnati Library Catalog. Contact the Head of the CAM Library, Galina Lewandowicz or Jennifer Krivickas.
Lloyd Library Collection catalog
The catalag of the Lloyd Library and Museum is hosted, through an agreement, by the University of Cincinnati Libraries. The Lloyd Library provides access to both historic and current books and journals, as well as archival materials, on a wide variety of disciplines of interest to the DAAP community including (but not limited to) natural history, botany, and the visual arts. Contact Lloyd Library staff.
The Mercantile Library catalog
The catalog of The Mercantile Library is hosted, through an agreement, by the University of Cincinnati Libraries. The Mercantile Library collection is general, with special strengths in books pertaining to Cincinnati and Ohio. Contact the Mercantile Library staff.