Art & Art History: Find Books

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The following Library of Congress classifications may be useful when browsing the shelves at the Library. Materials for Art/Art History and Photography are located on the top floor of the library.

Library of Congress Call Number Areas:

N (1-9165) Fine Arts/Visual Arts
NA (1-9428) Architecture
NB (1-1952) Sculpture
NC (1-1940) Drawing, Design, and Illustration
ND (1-3416) Painting
NE (1-3002) Print Media
NK (1-9955) Decorative Arts
NX (1-820) Arts in generals

TR (1-1050) Photography

Use Google Book Search to discover additional books addressing your topic (full-text keyword search).

Have you narrowed down your topic? Do you have all the background information you need and find yourself ready to get more in depth research? If you answered YES then you are ready to:

Search the Catalog

You can find books in Wardman Library by searching the online Catalog.

LINK+ is a consortium of over 50 public and academic libraries in California and Nevada. Whittier College patrons can electronically request an item not available in Wardman Library and have it is delivered to them in 2-4 days. The service is free and extremely convenient. The loan period is 21 days with one renewal. Go to our Link+ page to get started and follow the prompts below:

• Search for the book by Title, Keyword, Subject etc. and select “Submit.”

• If your title is available you will be able to select “Request this Item.”

• Follow the prompts to enter your name and barcode number located on the back of your student ID.

• Items arrive in the library in about 2 to 4 days and will be held for up to 10 days. The loan period is 21 days with one renewal. The late fees are $1/day. 

If the item you are searching for is not available through LINK+, you can request it through Interlibrary Loan.