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The Art & Architecture Library supports research and instruction in the College of Architecture, Arts, and Design. It houses materials on art, art history, architecture, landscape architecture, interior design, industrial design, building technology and construction, photography, and other related subjects. The library is a branch of the University Libraries at Virginia Tech and is open to the public and all students and faculty, regardless of major or college affiliation. The library is located on the first floor of Cowgill Hall, adjacent to the Ferrari Archive.
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All users may renew their books up to 4 times. Once a book is 45 days overdue it is considered lost and a replacement fee of $90 will be applied to your account.
| User | Book Limit | Checkout Duration |
| Undergraduate | 50 | 30 days |
| Graduate | 100 | 6 months |
| Faculty & Staff | 150 | 1 year |
Signing into your library account gives you the most accurate and up to date access to our catalog and to the many databases the library provides. If you are off campus, you must be signed in to be able to access databases through the library. You can also renew your books through your account, place holds on books you want, and see when your materials are due.
