Art & Architecture Stacks

Details of many objects from exhibition "Archive: Notes from the Field"

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The Art & Architecture Stacks, located in Norlin Library, houses one of the most comprehensive art library collections in the Mountain West region.

Art Research 

The is a portal to essential resources for art research, including most major art databases. The Art Librarian is available to consult with you on your research, you can book an appointment by emailing Alex Watkins, Art & Architecture Librarian

Art & Architecture Collection


The Art & Architecture Stacks, located in Norlin Library, houses one of the most comprehensive art library collections in the Mountain West region. It has over 100,000 books and over 200 art and architecture magazine subscriptions.

Art & Architecture Librarian
Alex Watkin is the subject librarian for Art & Art History. He teaches research skills in the areas of art, architecture, and design, and partners with researchers to advance their projects through in-depth research consultations. He builds the library’s collection of books, journals, and electronic resources for art, architecture, and design and welcomes suggestions of potential purchases for the collection. Email him at alexander.watkins@colorado.edu