The Library supports studies, teaching and research at the university through the provision and conveyance of printed, electronic and audiovisual information on all fields of study teached at the University of Applied Arts. The library is accessible for the general public.
The complete holdings are in the online catalogue. Most of the holdings are on loan. The library participates in international interlibrary loan (fernleihe@uni-ak.ac.at) teil. For more detailed information: http://bibserver.uni-ak.ac.at
Focus areas:
· 20th century and contemporary art, architecture and design
· Austrian art and architecture
· Fashion and costume
· Women-related and feminist literature
· Artists’ books
· Video art and film
· Conservation and restoration
Special collections:
· Japanese woodcut books
· Original literature on surrealism
· Ornamental prints and other pattern illustrations
· Clemens Holzmeister Estate
Searchable holdings (12/2009): 115,000 records, 420 current periodical titles, 400 e-journals, 7,500 audiovisual media.
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