Print Study - Community User or Visitor
Hours and Availability
The Print Study Room is available for community users and visitors from 2:00pm to 4:00pm, Monday through Friday. Summer hours are from 2 to 4 p.m., Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays.
Making an Appointment
Appointments may be made in person at the first-floor reception desk or by phoning 520-621-7968.
Selecting and Submitting a Viewing Option
- View by Box: Select up to 2 entire boxes of photographs. Our onsite Red Binders or online collection listing allow you to preview, in advance, the available photographs, which are arranged alphabetically by artist and grouped by box.
You may submit your box listings in advance online, or in person on the day of your appointment by arriving 15 minutes early. - View by Theme: Select 1 theme from a list of themes and artists pre-selected by Center staff. These themes may include: highlights from archive photographers including Ansel Adams; portraits; contemporary color; southwest landscape; alternative processes; and documentary.
You may submit your theme selection in advance online, or in person on the day of your appointment by arriving 15 minutes early. - View by Individual Photograph: A limited number of appointments are available where the user may select up to 10 individual photographs for viewing by contacting the Curator of Education: cass@ccp.library.arizona.edu or 520-626-5211. Consult the online collection listing to identify, record, and submit a maximum of 10 photographs and 2 alternates per appointment, using the 10 Pre-selected Prints Form. This form must be received by the Curator of Education 2 weeks before your appointment date. Individuals failing to submit a completed selection form 2 weeks before their appointment date will forfeit the option of pre-selecting individual prints for viewing.
The Curator of Education has access to the detailed collection database and is available for consultation in planning the selection of photographs for viewing. E-mail Cass Fey, Curator of Education at: cass@ccp.library.arizona.edu; or call 520-626-5211.
On the day of your appointment
- If you are selecting options 1 or 2 and have not already submitted your boxes/theme in advance, arrive at the Center 15 minutes prior to your appointment to browse the Red Binders and fill out the selection form then.
- An attendant will be present on the hour to assist you, review your Print Study Selection Form, and set up the materials for you to view.
- You will be asked to fill out an Agreement to Safeguard Photographs and to show photo identification.
- Work selected in advance will not be brought out and displayed until after you have arrived and checked in with the attendant.
- You may bring only paper and pencil or a laptop into the Print Study Room.
- You must leave all bags, packages, cameras, and other items in a first-floor lobby locker.
- A late arrival may limit the quantity of work available to you, and anyone arriving more than 20 minutes after the reservation hour will forfeit their appointment.
Forms
Note: Appointments must be made prior to filling out these forms.