The Jessica R. Gund Memorial Library has collections specifically developed for the students, faculty, and staff of CIA. The library's collections support CIA's accredited degree programs, with a focus on visual art, design, and craft.
The Jessica R. Gund Memorial Library's primary mission is to serve current students and employees at the Cleveland Institute of Art, as well as visitors from our partner libraries at Case Western Reserve University, the Cleveland Institute of Music and the Rock Hall Library & Archives. Additionally, we welcome current students and employees from any OhioLINK member institutions.
The public, visiting scholars, and art and design professionals are welcome to use the collections for art and design research on weekdays during regular business hours. Visitors who wish to use the library during nights or weekends should call in advance. Access to Special Collections and the College's Archives for non-CIA researchers is by appointment only and limited to weekdays between 9am and 5pm as librarians are available. Anyone 16 years of age or younger must be accompanied by an adult while in the library.
Library computers are reserved for CIA faculty, staff and students; visitors must ask at the desk for guest login access. Visitor use of the computers is strictly limited to library research activities. Printing is restricted to CIA and partner library patrons.
All non-CIA library visitors must sign in and show identification at the library's front desk.
Donate
Many alumni and friends choose to support the Jessica R. Gund Memorial Library by making a cash donation or by donating gift-in-kind items. For more information, please visit our Information for Donors page.
For additional information, send an email to library@cia.edu.
Library Hours
Fall 2023 Library Hours
Aug 21 – Dec 31
Monday - Thursday - 8am - 8pm
Friday - 8am - 5pm
Saturday-Sunday - 12pm - 6pm
Exceptions
Aug 21 – 8am - 5pm
Aug 22 - 8am - 11am; 1pm - 5pm
Sept 4 - closed
Oct 23-24 - 10am - 5pm
Nov 22 - 10am - 12pm
Nov 23-25 - closed
Dec 16-21 - M-F 10am - 4pm
Dec 22-31 - closed
Library hours are subject to change without notice.