Library
The Pratt Munson Library offers an extensive collection of art books, independent and international films on DVDs, and world music CDs for you to borrow for your class assignments or entertainment. The collection includes more than 32,000 visual and fine arts books, 2,500 independent and educational films on DVD, 20 current periodical subscriptions, 2,250 music CDs, and 170 full and partial text, image, and streaming video databases. Items may be borrowed and renewed for generous loaning periods.
The Library features resources on 19th-, 20th-, and 21st-century artists from around the world. This includes art movements, art theory and aesthetics, and scholarly publications on artists of diverse ethnicities, gender identities, and mediums throughout history. There is no cost to borrow from the Library. Interlibrary loan services are also available, free of charge, for your requests of books and articles from outside libraries, nationally and internationally.
You can obtain personalized research assistance with your class assignments from the professional Library staff. They are happy to help you search the catalog and databases as well as provide you with training on computer equipment and software applications. The Library catalog is available at https://www.prattmunson.edu/library. Database login information is available on-site.
Your student photo identification card serves as your Library card and should be presented when borrowing materials. Fines are owed for any items that are returned late. Library materials not returned within 30 days of their due date will be presumed lost and the student is responsible for the full replacement value of the item plus a processing fee.
You can make color and black-and-white prints, copies, or scans using your PaperCut account in the Library. In addition to being a wireless environment, Mac and PC computers are available for your use and all offer Google Chrome, Word, and PowerPoint. DVD players are available to borrow or use in the Library.
Free writing assistance services are available to you in the Writing Lab in the Library. There are study tables throughout the Library as well as a lounge where you are welcome to study, visit with friends, enjoy your snacks and beverages, or watch movies in a relaxing environment. Artist opportunity information on international residencies, exhibitions, and employment is posted in the Library and regularly updated.
The Library is on the second floor of the Academic Building at 510 Henry St. and is open year-round. Throughout the academic year, you have access to all Library resources and services seven days a week: Monday through Thursday from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m., Friday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., Saturday from noon to 5 p.m., and Sunday from 3 to 8 p.m. Extended hours are available during final critique and exam periods. Your questions are welcome at library@prattmunson.edu, at 315-797-0000 ext. 2123, or in person at the iDesk.
Writing Lab
The Writing Lab is a student-centered, friendly, and welcoming place that offers a range of services designed to support students at every stage of the writing process. Staffed by encouraging and supportive faculty members, the Lab provides personalized assistance to help students enhance their writing skills and achieve academic success.
Among the key services offered are one-on-one writing consultations where faculty tutors discuss writing assignments, provide feedback, and help develop strategies for improvement. The Lab also offers detailed draft reviews, focusing on structure, clarity, argumentation, and adherence to assignment guidelines. Additionally, students can receive help with grammar, punctuation, and stylistic issues to ensure their writing is clear and polished.
For research support, the Writing Lab provides guidance on finding and integrating scholarly sources, as well as assistance with proper citation practices.
Dedicated to fostering a supportive and collaborative environment, the Writing Lab helps students develop their writing skills and gain confidence in their abilities.
