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Collection Management

The Library collects information in a variety of formats, including books, magazines, slides, digital images and DVDs, plus online resources. Although the availability of electronic sources is growing, for now books, magazines, and images remain the primary formats for the visual arts. The specialized collections support VCUQatar’s undergraduate and graduate programs in fine arts, design arts and related areas. In tandem with the educational curriculum, materials are primarily in English.

Collection Management Guidelines

The library welcomes suggestions from faculty, students and staff. See below for the specific collection development responsibilities of each librarian and library staff:

Mike Wirtz - Collection development focus:

• Artists’ books
• Business
• Design theory and research
• Graphic design
• Painting and printmaking
• Reference

Miriam Achenbach - Collection development focus:

• Architecture
• Art history
• Contemporary arts and crafts
• Fashion
• Interior design

Victoria Bleick - Collection development focus:

• Arab/Islamic culture and society
• Education
• English
• Photography, videography, kinetic art
• Social sciences