Architectural Slide Library

The Architectural Slide Library, located in room #405, houses a collection over 85,000 35mm slides providing instructional and research support to the School of Architecture and Urban Planning and the School of Fine Arts.   Approximately 6000 slides are added each year. 

The Slide Library has 9 light tables and one slide projector in which to view slides.  Slide projectors and slide carousels are available for checkout.  Reservations are recommended.

Slide Circulation Policy:
For Faculty slides can be reserved for up to a week, and must be returned within 3 days of checkout. For Students slides can be reserved for up to 3 days, and must be returned within 24 hours of checkout.

Projector & Carousel Circulation Policy:
For Faculty and Students projectors and carousels can be reserved for up to a semester, and must be returned within 2 hours of checkout.   

Slide Requests:
Faculty may request slides for addition to the Slide Library collection.  Slide Request Forms must be filled out completely for each image requested.  Please allow two weeks for slides to be completed.  If Slide Request Forms do not accompany source materials turnaround time may be considerably longer.  All slides requested will be added to the Slide Library collection, no exceptions.  Students and staff may not request slides unless sponsored by a faculty member, although suggestions are welcome. 

For Slide Request Forms click here: Slide_Request_Form_ARC.pdf, print form, fill out completely, then give source materials and sheets to Director in Rm# 405 B.  Adobe Acrobat is required to view and print form.   Slide Request forms may also be picked up in the Slide Library.

Slide Library Hours:
Fall/ Spring/ Summer:  Mon-Fri: 8am-12pm, 1pm- 5pm