How do I find art books in the Library?
Art books are shelved on the 2nd floor and will have a shelf number, visible on the spine of the book from 700 - 779. Shelf numbers are assigned according to subject area using a Library classification system called Dewey Decimal.
You can use Library Search to locate print and electronic books. You can also reserve and renew items which are out on loan.
Useful shelf numbers for Art subject areas
First Floor
| 006 | Digital imaging |
| 100 | Philosophy |
| 303.4833 | Digital Culture |
| 306 | Cultural studies |
Second Floor
| 701 | Art theory |
| 707 | Art Education |
| 708 | Curating |
| 709 | Art History |
| 709.04 and 709.2 | 20th/21st Century artists (alphabetical by artists last name) |
| 709.04063 | Surrealism (and other art movements shelved from 709.040....) |
| 709.0408 | Sound and electronic art |
| 730 | Sculpture |
| 741 | Drawing |
| 759 | Painting |
| 770 | Photography |
| 791.4301 | Film theory |
E-books
There is also a growing collection of e-books listed on the Library Search. To search for e-books on Library Search you can use the drop down menu to select electronic books.
