Millard Sheets Library: HOME

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New guide created in June 2020 as a response to and resource for processing the nationwide George Floyd Protests.

Summer Semester 2020

Virtual Hours of Operation

Monday - Friday  8:30 am - 5:00 pm
Saturday - Sunday   CLOSED

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Starting March 17th, 2020

Library is physically closed until further notice

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In 1954 Millard Sheets was appointed Director of Otis College. Under his leadership, the school's academic program was restructured so that BFA and MFA degrees were offered.

You may be familiar with his mosaic work on Los Angeles bank buildings.

Oral History of Millard Sheets from the Archives of American Art, Smithsonian

The Millard Sheets Library regularly exhibits items from its Special Collections, especially from the Artists' Books Collection. Check the display case at the library entrance.

Recent exhibitions have included Chance Operations, Random Access and From Here to There.

Please direct questions to Cathy Chambers by phone (310) 665-6327 or email (cathcham@otis.edu).

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Student Learning Center

The Student Learning Center (SLC) is a friendly space for students on the NW side of the Library where you can receive free support in writing, math, and study skills from peer tutors.

Teaching / Learning Center

The Teaching/Learning Center (TLC) is a faculty dedicated space where you can work as well as receive support in teaching best practices, instructional technologies, and training on Otis College systems such as O-Space, Zoom, and Webmail.

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Library:

• Suggest a Book/Video
• Request an iPad
• Request the Group Study Room
• Schedule a Library/Information Literacy Workshop or Presentation
• Schedule a Research Appointment (including Capstone)

SLC:

• Schedule a Tutoring/SLC Appointment
• Refer a Student to the SLC

TLC:

• Schedule One-On-One Training or a Support Workshop for Faculty

You might think the most important resource of a library is the books. In fact, it's really the librarians. They can make your life much easier.

We're happy to assist. We don't mind questions. . .   Really.

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