Material ConneXion Site Visits

How can RISD students and faculty arrange a visit to Material ConneXion in New York City?

There are three categories of access to Material ConneXion:

1) Free 20 minute tours for 5 or more students can be arranged by calling ahead and arranging a time.

2) Individual students can arrange for 4 hours of research access for $90. Scheduling an appointment is necessary.

3) Otherwise, Material ConneXion on-site access is arranged by an hourly, ticketed system.

One hour admittance coupons cost $50 each.
The minimum number of coupons that can be purchased at a time is fifty.
Speak to the head of your department to arrange access to Material ConneXion.

RISD Library subscribes to the Material ConneXion database
library.risd.edu > Resources > Reference

Contact Material ConneXion at: webmaster@materialconnexion.com

Providence Athenaeum Library borrowing for RISD faculty

RISD full time faculty may borrow the following materials from the Providence Athenaeum Library

5 books for 4 weeks
videos & dvds for 7 days
new fiction & mysteries for 2 weeks
books on tape for 2 weeks
cds for 1 week

Athenaeum directions & hours