Design and the Arts Library news

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What’s happening at the library this summer

Taking a summer session class or looking for a new book to read? The ASU Library is open and here for you.  Find your library With eight libraries across four campuses, discover your campus library. Now that summer session hours are in place, be sure to check library hours before you visit.  ...

New Design-Justice Collection highlights underrepresented voices in design

The new Design Justice-Diversity Collection at the Design and the Arts Library is dedicated to curating an equitable and accessible collection of resources in service of our diverse learning community. Read more about the exciting launch of this new collection....

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ASU Library welcomes you to Spring 2022! Here's what you need to know

Welcome! All of our libraries are open for the Spring 2022 semester.  In order to support the health and success of the entire ASU community, please note the following updates (which are subject to change). Get in touch with us for further information about how the library...

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What to expect at the library over summer session

Photo by Deanna Dent The ASU Library remains committed to supporting the health and success of the ASU community. As of July 19, 2021, access to university library buildings no longer requires a Sun Card. Face coverings are strong...

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Finals week: you've got this

Finals week is almost here and we know you might need every bit of help the ASU Library can offer. Here are some of the extraordinary resources you have access to through the ASU Library. Ask a Librarian If you get lost or confused, or just don’t know where to start, our Ask a Librarian online cha...

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Libraries to re-open with new hours, ASU-only access

Arizona State University is set to resume on-campus, in-person classes on August 20, 2020. In preparation, the ASU Library has begun a phased re-opening of its eight libraries: August 6: Music Library August 10: Fletcher Library and Noble Library August 13: Downtown Phoe...

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ASU Library open for remote services

The ASU Library is open for remote services only during summer sessions A, B and C.  For questions related to the library, research, library collections and other archival materials, Ask a Librarian is a click, text, email or call away.   Ask a Librarian connects the ASU ...

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Introducing NatureMaker

A new library resource has landed at The Biomimicry Center at ASU with the goal of supporting and inspiring sustainable thinking and biomimetic design through the use of field kits, natural artifacts and a space wholly devoted to nature. NatureMaker, which launches January...