Resources
Library Instruction
Staff Assistance for Developing Research and Library Skills
The Library encourages faculty to include library resources in your courses. Many student think they know more about research than their skills bear out. We work with classes in the development of better research skills and use of Library resources.
We offer a variety of ways to encourage student's use of the Library. We are happy to:
Interlibrary Loan
Requests for materials that the library doesn't own can be placed through an interlibrary loan (ILL) request. We are able to facilitate physical delivery service requests and digital requests for our library patrons.
Article Requests
Article Requests
Article requests can be placed directly in a database, such as Academic Search Premier, for the easiest and fastest turn-around, usually 3-5 business days.
To fill out a blank request, use this form and select article.
Donating Materials
Donating Materials to the Archives
Current MCAD faculty and staff - please see the information on records management for a detailed list of what we collect and how to transfer materials to the archives.
The Archives collects a wide variety of materials and formats. Some suggestions for possible donations are listed below.
Early College Publications
Early College Publications
1886 The Minneapolis Society of Fine Arts First Annual Catalogue of the Minneapolis School of Fine Arts
Doing Research
Doing Research
Text in progress to include:
Link to timeline
Rights and reproductions
Planning your visit?
Statement on what we provide / can't provide in terms of research
Other sources for doing research on the history of MCAD and associated faculty and alumni (a sub page of Doing Research?)
Collections
Collections
The Archives include documents, photographs, publications, and other materials related to the history of MCAD and its predecessor institutions, along with information about individuals associated with the school, including students, faculty, staff, visiting artists, and others. The bulk of the materials exist only in hard copy and include a variety of formats such as papers, photographs, slides, and analog audio and video.
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