Visual Resources Collection

The Carnegie Mellon Visual Resources Collection is located in Hunt Library on the 4th floor.

Digital Image Database The Digital Image Database is a growing collection of approximately 5,000 digital images with a primary focus on, but not limited to, art and architecture. Access to the database is restricted to Carnegie Mellon University faculty, staff and students. The use of the images is restricted to Carnegie Mellon University classroom presentations and lectures only. Slides Collection The Slides Collection consists of approximately 120,000 slides with a primary focus on, but not limited to, art and architecture. Slides may be borrowed by anyone presenting a current/valid Carnegie Mellon University photo ID. The use of slides is restricted to Carnegie Mellon University classroom presentations and lectures only. Other Digital Image Collections ARTstor A digital image library with hundreds of thousands of images pertaining to art, architecture and archeology. ARTstor software enables active use of the collections, including the ability to save groups of images online for personal and classroom use. Use of the database is restricted to Carnegie Mellon University faculty, staff and students. AP Photo Archive A digital image database containing regional, state, national and international news photographs with descriptive captions and identifying information. The database also includes a selection of historical images added on a weekly basis. Use of the database is restricted to Carnegie Mellon University faculty, staff and students. CaMIL: Carnegie Mellon Image Locator A research guide for finding images on the web and in the library.

Research Specialist

Amy Mans Arts Resources Specialist

	HOURS

Regular Service Hours

Fall and Spring Semesters:

Monday - Thursday Friday Saturday Sunday

9 a.m. - midnight 9 a.m. - 6 p.m. noon - 6 p.m. 1p.m. - midnight

Summer Semesters:

Monday - Friday

9 a.m. - 6 p.m.

Pre-College:

Monday - Thursday Friday

9 a.m. - 7 p.m. 9 a.m. - 6 p.m.

Library Hours are affected by Holidays and Term Breaks

	WHAT'S NEW!

NY: MOMA
The Digital Image Database now features 70+ works from New York's Museum of Modern Art.

	USEFUL INFORMATION

Requesting Slides/Digital Images
Request additions to the current collection(s)

Beginners Guide to Digital Image Presentations
Need help getting started with your digital image presentation?

Equipment Rental and Services
The Libraries do not provide equipment for instructional use. Equipment as well as technical assistance may be obtained through Instructional Technology which is located in Cyert Hall, room 119.