Library Services

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Services for Faculty

Course Reserves

The Cleveland Institute of Art Library offers course reserves for degree program classes. For specific information and guidelines please refer to the current Course Reserves Policy. To place items on reserve, please complete the reserve form and submit it either by email or in person to the library circulation desk. Click here to view current course reserves.

Artists’ Books and Special Collections

If you would like to use items from our artists’ books collection or special collection materials for your class, please contact Library Director Cris Rom at crom@cia.edu at least two weeks in advance.

AV & Digital Equipment Reservations

Digital and slide projectors, digital cameras, and laptops are available to borrow from the library. The library accepts both single use and semester-long reservations for equipment by phone or in person. Email reservations will not be accepted. Please make your reservations for AV equipment as far in advance as possible. Contact the library staff if you need instruction on how to operate the equipment.

Library Instruction

Do your students really know how to use the library? The library staff is always willing to provide instruction for your class. To schedule a library instruction session, please contact Laura Ponikvar, Image and Instructional Services Librarian, at lponikvar@cia.edu at least two weeks in advance.

Proxy Form

In order for your student assistant or department TS to be able to check out library materials or audio visual equipment for you, we must have a current proxy form on file in the library. Please fill out the proxy form and return it to a library staff person.