Glasgow School of Art Library

Learning Resources at the GSA comprises the Library, Archives and Collections and the virtual learning environment (VLE)

The Library of the Glasgow School of Art has one of the finest art, design and architecture collections in the UK. Our aim is to provide students and staff with access to high quality information, resources and services including access to a wide array of ICT facilities.

The main Library is open:

Term Time
Mon - Fri: 8am - 10pm
Sat & Sun 8am - 6pm

Vacation Time
Mon - Fri: 9am - 4.45pm
(staff services 9.15am - 4.30pm)

InfosmART is the Glasgow School of Art Library's portfolio of online interactive modules in information and research skills, specifically designed for creative practitioners. It has been produced for the learning, teaching and research communities in art, design and architecture, and helps artists and designers to develop and improve their research capabilities and information handling, at either undergraduate, postgraduate or research levels. It does this through an easy-to-follow 5-step programme: Define, Find, Evaluate, Cite and Use.In 2010, InfosmART was recognised at the Times Higher Education Leadership and Management Awards, where its development team was named Outstanding Library Team of the Year. In 2011, its lead developer was named Information Literacy Practitioner of the Year for his work on the resource.

InfosmART is available for free non-commercial use and adaptation under Creative Commons licensing. A Tutor's Toolkit (add link) is also available on the site, helping academics to integrate InfosmART into their teaching.