Special Collections

The Gates, Central Park, New York City, 1979-2005. Christo and Jeanne-Claude

The Herron Art Library Collections: A Gateway to Learning

The only remaining branch subject library of IUPUI University Library, the Herron Art Library's mission is to support instruction and research in the study of art and art history at the Herron School of Art and Design by collecting, preserving, and disseminating recorded knowledge in print, multi-media, and digital formats. In addition to serving the IUPUI community, the library is tied closely with the local cultural and educational communities in many ways. Most prominently by its service to the many metropolitan area K-12 teachers who regularly visit the library for its unique collections and use of resources available on-site.

The Herron Library's holdings include traditional print and non-print materials as well as Internet access. The Herron Library houses approximately 25,000 books, 150 journal subscriptions, over 160,000 slides and 1,200 videos on-site and provides access to electronic resources and digital image collections both licensed and created in-house.