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Finding slides in the collection

Borrowing Slides

Finding Slides in the Collection

Each slide has a unique call number and is filed accordingly to its call number.  A majority of the slides in the general collection are filed using the Dewey Decimal system.  The exception is 12th century to modern sculpture which is filed alphanumerically.  Along with the general collection there are several slide sets. Slides within the general collection are accessed by means of the card catalog located in the center of the collection. Each slide set has an accompanying index that lists and describes the slides available in that set.

Dewey Decimal Slides
Slides assigned a Dewey call number are given a unique number used to identify and organize the slides within the collection.  The call number starts off with a Dewey number, which is a series of numbers assigned to a specific genre. (ie. architecture, painting...) which is then followed up by the "first cutter" which consists of a capital letter (the first letter in the creator's last name) and a series of numbers that correspond with that letter.  The first cutter is then followed by the "second cutter" headed up by a small letter (the first letter in the title of the work of art) and a series of assigned numbers that correspond with that letter.  When a slide contains a variations of a similar title already in the collection the second cutter is followed up by a "-1, -2, -3..."  When a slides contains a detail view of a work the second cutter is followed up with a lowercase letter "a, b, c..."

 

 

Alphanumeric Slides
Sculpture from the 12th century to modern times is labeled and filed alphanumerically in the following order:

Century ( 16th, 17th cent... mod.) Artist's Country of Origin ( Italy, France, U.S.A..) Artist's Last Name Type (ie. bust, construction, figure...) Title

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Slide Sets
There are several slide sets in addition to the general collection.  Each of the first three sets listed below has an accompanying index that lists and describes the slides available in that set.  Please see the Slide Collection staff for the location of these special sets.

• Janson History of Art Slide Set: Contains 335 slides that correspond to illustrations found within the Janson Art History textbook, 3rd ed. with a primary focus on western art.  Slides may be borrowed on an individual basis and circulate to faculty only.
• Western Civilization Slide Collection: Contains 2,100 slides with a focus on western civilization divided into categories.  The first 16 categories are arranged chronologically, beginning with the Ancient World and ending at the Post WW II era, followed by four topical categories (ex. Medicine, Science and Technology) that are arranged chronologically within each category.  Slides may be borrowed on an individual basis and circulate to faculty only.
• American History Slide Collection: Contains 2,100 slides with a focus on American history and culture, divided into 18 major categories and in most cases, categories are arranged chronologically.  Slides may be borrowed on an individual basis and circulate to faculty only.
• Slide Books: Each set is contained in a book-like case, circulates as a complete set and is accompanied with an audiocassette.  There are over 60 different slide books in the collection and each focus on specific architect's work.  These sets are cataloged in can be searched via Cameo, the Carnegie Mellon Library Catalog.  These sets circulate faculty and students.

 

Using the Card Catalog
Each slide has a unique call number and is filed accordingly.  A majority of the slides in the collection are filed using Dewey Decimal system.  The exception is 12th century to modern sculpture which is filed alphanumerically. 

Slides within the collection are accessed by means of the card catalog located in the center of the visual resources library. There are also ‘slide sets’ that are off site in storage and can be requested through Cameo.

 

 

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Borrowing Slides

The loan period for Carnegie Mellon University faculty and staff is 90 days. Carnegie Mellon University graduate students may borrow slides for 60 days. Undergraduate students may borrow slides for 30 days.

Overdue Fines or Fees
Overdue fines are five cents ($.05) per slide per day. The replacement fee for a lost or damaged slide is $9.00 plus a $25.00 processing fee, a $5.00 billing fee, and the overdue fine.

If you return the item before a replacement has been ordered, you will be charged only the $5 billing fee and the overdue fine (the other costs will be refunded if you have already paid). If you return the item after a replacement has been ordered, you must pay all charges and you cannot get a refund if you have already paid.

Overdue notices will be sent to all borrowers who do not return slides by the due date. Slides that are 30 days overdue are considered lost.

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