Libraries

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 (the DAAP Library) provides on-site access to nearly 100,000 monographs and bound journals, and hundreds of cutting-edge periodicals.  Subjects covered include: fashion design, industrial design, graphic design, architecture, interior design, landscape design, horticulture, art history, art education, and fine art: sculpture, drawing, printmaking, and photography.  The library has growing special collections comprised of artist’s books, architectural drawings and archives, handmade/fragile pop up books, rare elephant folios, and Cincinnati urban planning materials.



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UC Libraries Closed Memorial Day, Monday, May 29

All University of Cincinnati Libraries locations will be closed Monday, May 29 in observance of Memorial Day. Regular library hours for all locations will resume Tuesday, May 30. Have a safe holiday.


Hours

  • Summer Semester May 8 – Aug, 4, 2023
    • Monday – Friday: 9am – 5pm
    • Saturday & Sunday: 1pm – 5pm
    • Exceptions:
      • Memorial Day – Monday, May 29: Closed
      • Juneteenth – Monday, June 19: Closed
      • Independence Day – Tuesday, July 4: Closed
  • Summer Late Break Aug. 5 – Aug. 20, 2023
    • Monday – Friday: 9am – 5pm
    • Saturday & Sunday: Closed

Contact Information

Aronoff Center for Design and Art

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