Use the search strategies page to identify ways to search for books on or related to your artwork. Once you have identified your search terms, type them into the library catalog:
For print books, copy the call number to find it in the Library. Most results about art will be in the N section. Books in the Circulating Collection are on the third floor. You may check out 20 books for 4 weeks with your SF ID card.
To request a book be sent to the Davis Center, first click the Sign in link and sign in with your Office 365 account.
Once you have signed in, you will see the option to Place a hold.
Choose Santa Fe/Davis Center and Send request.
Books will be available within 2-3 business days and can be picked up at the Davis Center reception desk. You may also return the book to the reception desk when you are finished.
For eBooks, click the Available Online link and log in. If prompted, use your Office 365 login to access the full text.
The library catalog allows you to view and requests books from the other Florida statewide institutions (12 state universities and 28 state colleges). Simply change your search to the Statewide Catalog.
Look for the results that state Check in other libraries.
You will need to sign in with your Office 365 account to place a request.
Choose the UBorrow Request option once you have signed in.
You may choose Santa Fe/Davis Center as the pickup location. You will receive an email when the book has arrived. Since these items are coming from other institutions, it may take a week or two before they are available so plan ahead!
To look for books outside of Florida, use Worldcat. You may request books via interlibrary loan.
These overview books provide many relevant pieces of art, often listed chronologically.
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