Buying Books Through the Library (Faculty Only)

All books paid for by the Academy of Art for faculty use must be ordered through the library.

This ensures that items are purchased using the library’s discounted rates and that all materials support the Academy’s curriculum.

In rare circumstances, the Academy will reimburse a faculty member who purchases materials out of pocket. In this instance, the item in question would need to be sent to the library, where it will be processed and added to the catalog. At that point, the item becomes part of the library’s collection and is subject to the relevant borrowing policies. See here for more information.

Desk copies for faculty members can be ordered at no charge by each department’s administrative assistant.

For all other requests, please use the New Materials Request form on the library’s website. Requests are subject to approval by the department head and the library director.