Located at the Academy Art Center, the Lending and Slide Collection includes 12,000 objects and artifacts representing world culture, plus 55,000 slides and 5,000 reference books, pamphlets and periodicals. The collection is available for loan at no charge.
Notice about the Lending Collection:
Dear Educators,
It is with regret that I am writing to inform you that the Academy is closing its Lending Collection, effective March 31, 2009. Unfortunately, the severe financial constraints facing the Academy have made this action a necessity.
We are deeply aware that the Lending Collection has long been a community educational resource. For this reason we are now researching possible alternatives, including re-opening the collection on a limited-hours basis.
We welcome your feedback on the matter, however, at this time no loans may be generated after March 1, and all circulating material must be returned to the collection by March 15, 2009. We cannot make any exceptions.
Should our review of options permit re-opening the Lending Collection with reduced hours, we will immediately notify you and all members of the Academy community. We value your support in this challenging period, and we appreciate your understanding as we take other measures that will ensure the Academy’s long-term viability.
Sincerely,
Stephen Little, Director
For inquiries please call Patti Almirez, Executive Assistant to the Deputy Director at 532-6091.
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