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 (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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News

Check out library Spring Break reduced hours, March 15-23

Most University of Cincinnati Libraries locations have reduced hours for Spring Break, March 15-23. Check the library website for a list of hours by location. Have a safe and rejuvenating Spring Break, Bearcats!

Join us March 12 for Poetry Stacked…and Live Art!

The University of Cincinnati Libraries and the Elliston Poetry Room announce the next roster of poets for Poetry Stacked, a semi-regular poetry reading series held in the 6th floor east stacks of the Walter C. Langsam Library. At the next event, scheduled for Wednesday, March 12 at … Continue reading


Hours

  • Spring Semester Jan. 13 – May 2, 2025
    • Monday – Thursday: 8am – 8pm
    • Friday: 8am – 5pm
    • Saturday & Sunday: 1pm – 5pm
    • Exceptions:
      • Martin Luther King Day, Monday Jan. 20: Closed
      • Spring Break Mar. 15 – 23
        • Monday – Friday: 9am – 4pm
        • 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