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Carnegie Mellon University Libraries

Design

This research guide is designed to provide help locating materials and resources in the fields taught in the School of Design.

About the Libraries

Library Hours
Connecting from off campus
Interlibrary Loan
Services Directory
Technology Lending
Items that can be checked out with CMU ID based on availability. Includes iPads, calculators, chargers, cables, etc.

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Library Catalog (Advanced Search)
Use Advanced Search to find books by title, author, or subject heading.
Everything Search
Search for books, articles, and more.
Databases for Design
Suggested databases for beginning design research.
Journal Search
Find out if CMU has access to print or online journals.

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WorldCat
Contains over 48 million records, covering all materials cataloged by OCLC member libraries around the world.

PittCat
The library catalog of the University of Pittsburgh. Learn more about reciprocal borrowing for Carnegie Mellon University faculty, students, and staff.
Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh

Research Help

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Contact a librarian for research help via live chat, telephone, or email. Staffed chat service hours are Monday-Friday, 11:00am-3:00pm.
Research Consultation
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