Ask a Librarian
RISD Librarians provide research assistance and are available to help you develop a method for approaching your topic. Librarians can recommend search strategies and resources. For questions ranging from quick to in-depth, whether it's doing research for a studio project, a written assignment, finding imagery or sustained research for your degree project or thesis, contact a librarian for assistance.
Each RISD Librarian and the Archivist liaison to three departments. Liaisons can facilitate requests for materials, respond to your questions, and direct your suggestions and concerns regarding the Library for review and consideration. Librarians can work with faculty and students, either individually or in the classroom to find effective ways to locate, gather, organize and evaluate information.
If you're not sure who to ask, begin by contacting your Library Liaison.
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RISD Librarian | Liaison to these Academic Departments |
James Austin Reference Librarian-part time 401 709-5902 |
Painting | |
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Reference & Instruction Sr Tech Asst, Cataloging 401 709-5941 |
mcalhoun@risd.edu
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Claudia Covert 401 709-5908 |
English Foundation Studies RISD Museum |
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Robert Garzillo |
Glass Jewelry + Metalsmithing Printmaking |
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Andrew Martinez amartine@risd.edu |
Teaching + Learning in Art & Design Photography Sculpture |
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Elinor Nacheman enachema@risd.edu |
Ceramics Furniture History, Philosophy, & Social Sciences |
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(on sabbatical 2012-2013) epetrait@risd.edu |
Liaisons during sabbatical: Industrial Design - Mark Pompelia Interior Architecture -Mark Pompelia Painting - James Austin |
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Mark Pompelia mpompeli@risd.edu |
Digital + Media Film, Animation,Video History of Art & Visual Culture |
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Carol Terry cterry@risd.edu |
Apparel Design Architecture Continuing Education Landscape Architecture |
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Laurie Whitehill Chong lwhitehi@risd.edu |
Graphic Design Illustration Textiles |
Working with an Art Librarian - a snapshot
listen - as you discuss your class assignment, studio projects, and research needs
translate - your art & design ideas or questions into effective ways to think about, search for, and locate information
bridge - any gaps between your subject domain and using library resources - the librarian's domain
filter - offer ways to think critically about the information you encounter