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Robert A. Deshon and Karl J. Schlachter Library for Design, Architecture, Art, and Planning


The Robert A. Deshon and Karl J. Schlachter Library for Design, Architecture, Art, and Planning (DAAP Library) offers on-site access to an extensive collection of resources. With nearly 100,000 monographs, bound journals, and a wide range of cutting-edge periodicals, the library covers various subjects including fashion design, industrial design, graphic design, architecture, interior design, landscape design, horticulture, art history, art education, and fine art disciplines such as sculpture, drawing, printmaking, and photography. The library also has a large collection of artists' books, architectural drawings/archives, unique handmade pop-up books, rare elephant folios, and materials related to Cincinnati urban planning.

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News

UC Libraries closed for Labor Day

All UC Libraries locations will be closed Monday, September 7 for Labor Day. Regular library hours will resume on Tuesday, September 8. Have a safe and relaxing holiday! 🔅

UC Libraries closed July 3rd

In celebration of Independence Day on Saturday, July 4, UC Libraries will be closed on Friday, July 3. Normal hours for all library locations will resume on Monday, July 6.  We hope everyone has a safe and enjoyable holiday weekend. 

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Hours

  • Fall Semester Aug. 25 – Dec. 12, 2025
    • Monday – Thursday: 8am – 8pm
    • Friday: 8am – 5pm
    • Saturday & Sunday: 1pm – 5pm
    • Exceptions:
      • Labor Day, Monday Sept. 1: Closed
      • Vetarans Day, Tuesday Nov. 11: Closed
      • Thanksgiving
        • Wednesday Nov. 26: 8am – 5pm
        • Thursday – Sunday Nov. 27 – 30: Closed

Contact Information

Aronoff Center for Design and Art

Robert A. Deshon and Karl J. Schlachter Library for Design, Architecture, Art, and Planning 
5480 Aronoff Center for Design and Art
2600 Clifton Ct.
Cincinnati, OH 45221-0016
(513) 556-1335