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The Joan Brix Carter Library offers a growing body of knowledge designed to support the academic mission and creative practices of Elkins School of Art.
Our guides help you navigate books, media, journals, archives, and digital research tools across key fields of study.
Whether you are preparing a design project, conducting scholarly research, or exploring the spiritual foundations of creativity, these curated paths lead you to the most relevant and authoritative resources.
Below you will find category-specific guides that reflect the interdisciplinary character of our campus and the rich heritage of the historic Elkins Park property.
Delve into resources that support both theoretical understanding and hands-on craftsmanship.
This guide includes materials on architectural history, building technologies, construction methods, restoration practices, urbanism, and contemporary design approaches.
Students and researchers can access monographs, technical manuals, case studies, and digital archives that illuminate how spaces are conceived, built, and restored—bridging the gap between studio creativity and field application.
Explore collections spanning classical traditions, modern movements, and emerging forms of visual expression.
This guide connects you to books on painting, sculpture, photography, printmaking, and interdisciplinary fine arts, along with image libraries, exhibition catalogs, and artist biographies.
Resources are curated to support both academic inquiry and studio-based experimentation, providing inspiration for creative work that engages culture with excellence.
This section highlights materials related to visual communication, graphic design, digital media, and creative strategy.
From typography and branding to UI/UX and storytelling, these resources equip students to communicate ideas with clarity and impact.
You will find textbooks, reference manuals, case studies, and online platforms that explore how thoughtful design shapes understanding, behavior, and community engagement.
Grounded in the history and mission of our institution, this guide offers access to theological texts, biblical studies, church history, and writings on faith and culture.
Resources include classical commentaries, modern scholarship, and digital research databases that support spiritual formation, ministry training, and the integration of faith with the creative disciplines.
A broad collection supporting research and learning across disciplines.
This guide includes literature, philosophy, education, history, social sciences, and essential reference materials.
These resources help students develop critical thinking, articulate their ideas with depth, and engage the world with intellectual breadth.
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