Welcome to the Jessica R. Gund Memorial Library, the intellectual heartbeat of The Cleveland Institute of Art. Our library is more than a repository of books—it's a dynamic space designed to enrich the academic and creative journey of CIA students.

Our mission is to actively support rigorous visual arts and design education while nurturing the scholarly, artistic, and professional development of our community. As an essential component of CIA's academic and creative life, we are committed to excellence in providing access to outstanding library resources, delivering innovative services, and maintaining a welcoming physical environment.

At the Jessica R. Gund Memorial Library, inclusivity is key. We cultivate an atmosphere that celebrates diversity and encourages collaboration, inquiry, and exploration. Here, students and CIA community members alike can think critically, create passionately, share knowledge generously, and engage deeply with the world around them. Together, we grow intellectually and creatively, shaping the future of visual arts and design.

Our collections support CIA's accredited degree programs in visual art, design, and craft, and are curated to foster scholarly inquiry and artistic exploration. The library and its staff are here to fuel your intellectual curiosity and creative vision with a full suite of reference services, research help, information literacy instruction, and consultation services.

In addition to our print and exhaustive digital resources, the library is also a proud member of OhioLINK, a statewide consortium of Ohio academic libraries with reciprocal borrowing of millions of print materials and a wide array of electronic resources.

Join us in discovering the endless possibilities that the Jessica R. Gund Memorial Library offers. Whether you're beginning your academic journey or completing your BFA, we're here to support you every step of the way. Welcome to a place where learning, creativity, and community thrive.