Guide to Visual Arts Research
Books, Videos, and Other Materials
The Library Catalog (host by the South Dakota Library Network) is used to determine the location of books, periodicals, and media resources in Hilton M. Briggs Library. Use the catalog's online "Tips" and "Help" features for information about how to search the catalog.
Books and media resources are arranged on the shelves according to the Library of Congress classification system.
Subject Headings and Call Numbers for Visual Arts
Listed below are selected broad subject headings for material on this subject followed by general call numbers. More specific heading are recommended for most topics. E-mail the SDSU Librarians (688-5570 or 800-786-2038) for help with search terminology.
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SUBJECT |
CALL NUMBER |
| Architecture | NA1-9428 |
| Arts in General | NX 1-820 |
| Decorative Arts | NK 1-9900 |
| Drawing, Design, Illustration | NC 1-1940 |
| Film | PN 1993-1999 |
| Painting | ND 25-3416 |
| Photography | TR 1-1050 |
| Print Media | NE 1-3002 |
| Sculpture | NB1-1952 |
| Visual Arts | N1-9211 |
To view the list of new visual arts books arriving at Briggs Library each month, check the library's Acquisition's page. Click on the link for "New Books" and scroll to call numbers listed above. The titles on the list are linked directly to a citation which leads to the full item record in our library catalog.
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This guide is only an introduction to
locating materials on this topic.
For more in-depth information or for
assistance in using these sources, ask a librarian.
Contact Information:
Hilton M. Briggs Library, SBL 2115, SDSU, Brookings, SD 57007-1098,
Phone: 605-688-5570, Fax: 605-688-6133,
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Updated: 14 February 2008 by me