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Balch Art Research Library
The Mr. and Mrs. Allan C. Balch Art Research Library maintains an extensive research-level collection of approximately 175,000 books, journals, and periodicals. This noncirculating collection consists of monographs on artists and specialized art subjects; art reference books; collection and exhibition catalogues of museums, galleries, and private collectors; scholarly periodicals in the field of art and related areas; current auction catalogues; artist files; and material in related fields of study.
The library is open to the public by appointment only.
General Information
- The Research Library is located on the L level of the Bing Center(one floor below the plaza level).
- Public appointments are available Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday from 1 to 5 pm. Appointments may be made by calling 323 857-6118 or emailing library@lacma.org.
- Search the Research Library's collection through PipeLine.
Requests for materials must be made at least 24 hours in advance.
- For reference questions, email library@lacma.org.
Library Staff
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General public appointments to use the Balch Art Research Library: call 323.857.6118 or email library@lacma.org.
PipeLine: Search the Research Library's collection.
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