Benjamin S. Rosenthal Library Art Collection comprises a collection of resources on all facets of the visual arts, including the history of art, theory, criticism, materials, and techniques. Its strengths include Western European and American art, architectural history, and archeology. The visual arts collection consists of over 90,000 books, 5,000 print and bound periodicals, and printed ephemera.
This guide is designed to help you explore the many art resources at the Queens College Rosenthal Library. Use the tabs on the top of the page to navigate this guide for tips and resources to assist you in the research process.
Art resources are located on level 6 of the Queens College Rosenthal Library. On this floor, you may find the library's physical collection of books, including folio or oversized books, periodicals, pamphlets, and rare materials. Books on this floor are available for loan, except for a smaller number of non-circulating books that may only be consulted in the library. To search the library collection, use the library's online catalog, OneSearch.
Locating Resources - Map of Level 6
Accessing material held in the Art Rare Book Collection
Level 6 houses the Art Rare Book Collection. Material from this collection is available by appointment only and for in-person library research use only. To schedule an appointment to view specific material in this collection, please contact the Visual & Performing Arts Librarian.
ArtStor is expected to be retired by August 1, 2024. For additional information please review the ER Dashboard.
Cambridge Core is the home of academic content from Cambridge University Press.
Catalogue Link: OneSearch
JSTOR provided expanded access during the pandemic (June 2020-June 2023). Expanded access expires on June 30, 2023. CUNY will reinstate that access beginning in January 2024.You may review the Electronic Resources Status Dashboard for updates. Questions? Email: access-support@qc-cuny.libanswers.com or Open a Ticket!
Remote access to Google Scholar may not always work. In such cases we advise that you follow the steps below or review the FAQ on Google Scholar
How to access QC subscribed articles via Google Scholar:
1.Access Google Scholar via the un-proxied version: Google Scholar
2. From the Menu Icon on the Top Left select Settings then Library Links
3. In Library Links, search for Queens College then select "Queens College --> Fulltext at QC"
4. SAVE and return to the Google Scholar Homepage
5. You should be able to search for articles. When you see the "Queens College --> Fulltext at QC", select to either be re-directed to the Library Catalogue, OneSearch or asked to login to the library proxy in order to access articles.
6. Please review the FAQ on logging into the library proxy.
Should you have any additional questions, please contact our Electronic Resources Librarian by completing the Electronic Resources Access Form.
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