It supports IMA research needs regarding potential acquisitions, upcoming exhibitions, and interpretation and publication of works of art from the IMA collections. The library subscribes to more than 150 art-related magazines, scholarly journals and museum bulletins. Catalogues from Auction houses, including Sotheby's, Christie's and Phillips provide information about the art market and future sales. In addition, calendars, annual reports and other information from art museums worldwide are also available. The library's extensive files on more than 28,000 artists, including 3,800 Indiana artists, contain pamphlets, newspaper clippings, small catalogues and reproductions of works.
Photocopiers are available.
The Stout Reference Library is open to the public Tuesday through Saturday from 10a.m. until 5 p.m. and Thursday from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. A reference librarian is available during those times to assist in research. Search the Library Catalog Through the support of a generous grant from the Indianapolis Foundation , the collections records of the library are available online as part of the Indianapolis-Marion County Public Library Shared System Database. An index of library and Internet art resources compiled by IMA librarians is also available. The Stout Reference Library is not responsible for the content of Web sites external to the IMA Web site.