About the CCS Library

The Center for Curatorial Studies Library opened for the first time at the start of the Fall semester 1994. This unique facility contains a research collection of approximately 17,000 books and exhibition catalogues on contemporary art subjects, and books on modern art history, theory and criticism. Although the collection is non-circulating, the Library is open to the entire Bard community as well as scholars and researchers with an interest in the contemporary visual arts. The CCS Library preserves an archive of more than 1,650 artist and subject files containing biographical and bibliographical materials and ephemera that document art during the last half of the 20th century.

Frequently Asked Questions

When is the Library open?
How can I access the CCS Archives?
What is the Library's policy on donations?
Where can I access my e-mail?
Online Catalogues
How can I access CCS Master Theses?

Hours

During the Fall and Spring semesters, the CCS Library is open Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday 10:00 am - 7:00 pm, Thursday and Friday 10:00 am - 5:00 pm, Saturday 1:00 pm - 5:00 pm and Sunday 1:00 pm - 7:00 pm . Please call the library at 845-758-7567 to check hours during Spring break and between semesters.

Archive

The CCS Library preserves an archive of more than 1,650 files on contemporary artists and subjects. Materials are available for study during regular library hours. It is not necessary to make an appointment, although it is recommended that you check library hours if you plan to visit between semesters or during Spring break.

Donations

Donations of books, catalogues, and periodicals are welcome. However, the Librarian reserves the right to discard any materials that do not meet the collection development standards for the library or that duplicate holdings.

E-mail

Bard students may access their E-mail accounts from the CCS Library, as well as several other locations on campus: Stevenson Library, Henderson Computing Center, and the Bertelsmann Center.

Other Online Catalogues

Access to various online catalogues is possible via the Internet. Ask the librarian for assistance.

Masters Theses

Theses written in partial fulfillment of the Curatorial Studies master's program are catalogued and shelved in the CCS Library by year completed and alphabetically by the student's last name. Click here for a list of CCS Graduate Masters Theses.