Euclidean Promenades; 1955 Rene Magritte
This LibGuide is meant to help you get started using the Moody Library resources for art. We have a variety of materials available including databases, videos, and of course books
All library books, recordings and videos can be located in the library catalog the same way you would locate books: by author, title, subject or keyword. You can also use keyword searching via either HCU OneSearch or the classic keyword search
Books
Reference books on art can be used in the library only, however, most books can be checked out. Books on art will call have call numbers that begin with "N". Books on photography however begin with "TR". We also have a large number of Ebooks and a few art related videos and DVDs.
We use the Library of Congress system for locating books. The letters and numbers you see on the spine of books are called “call numbers” and they organize the books on the shelves by subject. Here’s some basics to help:
N = visual arts (N5300-N7418 for art history)
NA = architecture
NB = sculpture
NC = drawing, design, illustration
ND = painting
NE = print media
NK = decorative arts
NX = arts in general
TR = photography
Videos
DVDs are kept at the circulation desk and have a check period of 1 week.
VHS tapes can be checked out for 3 weeks, just like books.
