InfoGuides: Art History: Begin Your Research

Library Services during COVID-19

Important Service Changes for Fall 2020 due to COVID-19. See the Libraries' FAQ for full details.

Online help available for students: You can make a virtual appointment with the art librarian or email your questions directly.
Limited access to library spaces: Access to Mason Libraries is currently limited to Mason students, faculty, and staff.
Appointment-only visits to Special Collections: If you need to see items held in Special Collections (SCRC), including our Artists' Book collection, contact SCRC directly.
Borrowing Books: The book shelves (stacks) are closed, but you can request books through your library account. See the "Find Books" page of this guide for more.

Begin Your Research

Whether you're just getting started with art historical research or looking for more advanced tools and sources, this guide can help you use resources available through Mason Libraries!

Find Articles - Recommended databases and journals in art history
Find Books and Exhibition Catalogs - Search for monographs, catalogs, and folios available at Mason
Find Images - Resources for finding high-quality images online and in Mason Libraries
Find Archives and Primary Sources - Explore museums & archives in the DC metro
Understand Copyright and Fair Use - Policies and guides to learn about copyright and fair use
Write & Cite - Information on Zotero and citing images
Get Help - Chat with a librarian or setup an appointment with your librarian.

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