Library Online Catalog Access

Welcome to the Art Library at NAGB

The library is a resource center in the area of Bahamian & regional art, artists and art movements-with both onsite and online access. Online access, through the catalog link above, permits users, both abroad and on the family islands, to search our catalog. Online links for articles have been provided, where available. We cater to artists, students, teachers and the general public. The curriculum and research needs of COB lecturers, COB students, and primary and high school teachers, is a priority for us. Researchers and scholars overseas who need information on Bahamian art and artists are encouraged to email the librarian at the address below for assistance.

Usage Policy - The library is solely a reference facility, therefore materials will not be loaned out.  Black and white copies will be provided of any material needed for research, to a limit to be specified in adherence to copyright laws.

Items in the collection

• Video recordings of NAGB lecture series, artists talks, issues forums, seminars, film series and poets and writer series,
• Film/video-recordings on Bahamian artists and art on CDs & DVDs ,
• Binders with information on Bahamian artists, architects, filmmakers, photographers, craft artisans, exhibitions and art galleries,
• A vertical file of newspaper clippings, online articles and pamphlets, containing information on Bahamian art, artists and the local art scene in general, (articles are included in the online catalog)
• Books
• Exhibition catalogs (Bahamian & regional)
• International exhibition catalogs featuring Bahamian artists
• Art journals, dictionaries, encyclopedias, directories, handbooks

 

Computer usage - One Computer is available for patron use. Services include, the Internet and Microsoft Word and Excel for creating documents. Printouts are available for a small fee, as well as photocopies in black and white or color.

Library Hours - The librarian is available 10am to 3pm Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday and Saturday. Outside of these hours please call to make arrangements or use the email address provided below.

Contact Information
Librarian: Penelope Nottage
Phone:  (242) 328-5800/1 ext 233
Email:  pnottage@nagb.org.bs