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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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UC Libraries closed for Juneteenth

UC Libraries will be closed Friday, June 19, in observance of Juneteenth. Regular hours will resume on Monday, June 22. We hope everyone has a safe and relaxing holiday.

Changes in library hours beginning summer semester

UC Libraries has reduced operating hours in most locations beginning summer semester and continuing throughout the upcoming academic year. To minimize the impact on library users, reductions are primarily during evening and weekend hours when in-person usage is at its … Continue reading →

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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