Scholes Library

It was formally established in 1947 to support the curriculum and research programs of the New York State College of Ceramics.

From its humble beginnings as the “New York State School of Clay Working and Ceramics” to the college’s present status as a leader in materials research, and fine arts education, a trail of documents and artifacts are collected and made available to researchers throughout the world.

[2] According to their website, their current holdings include 100,000 bound volumes, 60,000 government research reports, 160,000 slides, and a variety of other materials.

[3] Scholes Library, Special Collections has rare and unique materials that include original College graduate theses and dissertations, signed copies of publications by College faculty, and a collection of Artists’ Books, and visual art.

It is located directly across from their Circulation Desk and is available for viewing specified materials when a Reference Librarian is on duty only.