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UGS 302: Fiber Arts and Craft Activism / Liu

Browse stacks / Browse virtually

How to browse stacks at FAL

For several reasons, most art books are only available in print. That is why it's so important to go to the fine arts library and browse the stacks.

Here are some helpful starting places:

LoC Class N (Fine Arts) - see Subclass NK (Decorative Arts) and Subclass NB (Sculpture)

Fiberwork subject heading

Textile Crafts - 20th c 

Textile Crafts - 21st c

LoC Class T (Technology) - see Subclass TT (Handicrafts) and TX (Home Economics)

How to browse the stacks virtually

Once you find a book you like, use the Virtual Browse feature or the Subject headings to find similar items. Open image in new tab for larger view

sheila hicks virtual browse and subject headings

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