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Irving Shapiro Library: Books

The mission of the Irving Shapiro Library is to provide support for all aspects of teaching and learning at the American Academy of Art. The Irving Shapiro Library is an extension of the classroom to ensure access to current ideas, information, and public

Circulation Policies

Patron Access

All students, staff, and faculty of American Academy of Art have access to the library and are granted borrowing privileges. An Irving Shapiro Library card must be presented to borrow materials.

Loan Periods

  Students Faculty & Staff
Books (Regular Collection) 2 weeks. May be renewed twice. 4 weeks. May be renewed twice.
Popular Reading Books 4 weeks. May be renewed twice. 4 weeks. May be renewed twice.
Reference Books In-library use only Overnight. Due next day.
Textbooks & Periodicals In-library use only Overnight. Due next day.
Equipment (flash drives) Overnight. Due next day. Cannot check out on Thursdays. Overnight. Due next day. Cannot check out on Thursdays.

Place An Item On Hold

If you are searching the catalog online and find a book you want to pick up in the library later, you can put it on hold!

Books placed on hold will be available the next day and can be picked up at the library desk.