Millard Sheets Library: HOME

Winter Break

December 18th, 2018 – January 2nd, 2019

The Library will be CLOSED

Winter Interim

January 3rd – January 13th, 2019

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

Spring Semester 2019

January 14th - May 7th, 2018

Monday - Thursday  7:30 am - 10:00 pm
Friday  7:30 am - 5:30 pm
Saturday  10:15 am - 3:00 pm
Sunday  12:15 pm - 5:00 pm

Holiday Closures

Martin Luther King, Jr. Day

January 21st, 2019
Monday  CLOSED

Presidents Day

February 18th, 2019
Monday  CLOSED

Spring Break

March 18th - March 24th, 2019
Saturday - Sunday  CLOSED FIRST WEEKEND
Monday - Friday  8:30 am - 5:00 pm
Saturday  10:15 am - 3 pm
Sunday  12:15 pm - 5 pm

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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Or search the Databases

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.

Faculty Satisfaction Survey - Takes only 2 minutes!

Library:

• Suggest a Book/Video
• Request an iPad
• Request the Group Study Room
• Schedule a Library/Information Literacy Workshop or Presentation

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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