Library
Overview
With over 28,000 volumes, Joslyn's Abrahams Library is one of the largest art research libraries in the state of Nebraska. Its primary purpose is to serve the research needs of staff, scholars, students and the general public. Its collection covers the entire history of art, with emphasis on the strengths of Joslyn's permanent collection: 19th- and 20th-century American and European art, art of the American West, and American Indian art.
Resources
The Abrahams Library has the following resources available for use by museum staff and the general public:
Artist Files:
Over 200 linear feet of artists' documents including, but not limited to, exhibition announcements, newspaper and magazine articles, reprints, correspondence, and exhibition catalogs. More than 8,000 artists are represented, with new documents added daily.
Museum Files:
Calendars, exhibitions, and bulletins for local and major national and international galleries and museums.
Reference Books:
Approximately 1,000 volumes ranging from American art encyclopedias to world mythology; and a lot in between.
Online Resources:
Book and journal databases, art reference collections. Click here for more information.
Archives:
Extensive museum files covering many aspects of Joslyn's history and a modest collection of rare books. Click here for more information.
Periodicals:
Over 25 current periodicals and many more archival journal holdings, some dating back to the mid- 19th century.
Auction Catalogs:
Current catalogs for Sotheby's, Christie's, Bonhams, Cowans, Phillips and many others. Extensive archival holdings for Sotheby's and Christie's.
Hours
Tuesday and Wednesday: 10 am-2 pm
Thursday and Friday: 10 am-4 pm
Saturday: 10 am-4 pm
Special arrangements can be made to accommodate visiting researchers, and the general public may also call for an appointment outside of regular hours.
For more information, to schedule an appointment, or to ask a research question, please e-mail the Librarian or call (402) 342-3300 ext. 209.