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Robert A. Deshon and Karl J. Schlachter Library for Design, Architecture, Art, and Planning
The Robert A. Deshon and Karl J. Schlachter Library for Design, Architecture, Art, and Planning (DAAP Library) offers on-site access to an extensive collection of resources. With nearly 100,000 monographs, bound journals, and a wide range of cutting-edge periodicals, the library covers various subjects including fashion design, industrial design, graphic design, architecture, interior design, landscape design, horticulture, art history, art education, and fine art disciplines such as sculpture, drawing, printmaking, and photography. The library also has a large collection of artists' books, architectural drawings/archives, unique handmade pop-up books, rare elephant folios, and materials related to Cincinnati urban planning.
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Hours
- Fall Semester Aug. 25 – Dec. 12, 2025
- Monday – Thursday: 8am – 8pm
- Friday: 8am – 5pm
- Saturday & Sunday: 1pm – 5pm
- Exceptions:
- Labor Day, Monday Sept. 1: Closed
- Vetarans Day, Tuesday Nov. 11: Closed
- Thanksgiving
- Wednesday Nov. 26: 8am – 5pm
- Thursday – Sunday Nov. 27 – 30: Closed
- Winter Break Dec. 13, 2025 – Jan. 11, 2026
- Monday – Friday: 10am –4pm
- Saturday & Sunday: Closed
- Exceptions:
- Holiday Closure
- Wednesday Dec. 24, 2025 – Friday Jan. 2, 2026: Closed
Contact Information
Robert A. Deshon and Karl J. Schlachter Library for Design, Architecture, Art, and Planning
5480 Aronoff Center for Design and Art
2600 Clifton Ct.
Cincinnati, OH 45221-0016
(513) 556-1335