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Library FAQ

Welcome to the Alfred R. Goldstein Library! This guide has the most frequently asked questions about the library.

Fall 2024 Library Hours

open icon Alfred R. Goldstein Library Fall 2024 Hours 

clock iconMonday - Thursday: 8am - 11pm

Friday: 8am - 7pm

Saturday: noon - 6pm

Sunday: noon - 11pm

 

holiday icon Holidays and Breaks

The Library is closed on holidays, as designated by the institution, and typically operates on a Monday through Friday, 8:30am-4:30pm schedule during breaks.

Signs will be posted for closures on the front doors and on social media.

Ringling College ID Access Only

Please note a Ringling College ID is required for access, except from 8:30am-4:30pm from Monday – Friday.

Contact the library via chat, email, or by phone call with any questions.

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Visiting the Library

The Library address is 2700 Bradenton Road, Sarasota, FL 34234. It is located on the south side of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Way, to the east of Bradenton Rd. Please see the campus map for a detailed view of the campus.

Please see the following map for options. Visitors must park in designated Visitor Parking.

Goldstein Library Mission and Vision

LIBRARY MISSION

The Alfred R. Goldstein Library promotes the intellectual, creative, and personal development of all members of the Ringling community by providing access to high-quality information resources, instruction that guides the effective and ethical use of these resources, and a collaborative environment that fosters meaningful and productive connections across the College.

VISION

The Goldstein Library aspires to be the hub of the intellectual and creative life of Ringling College, and to become an indispensable partner in the teaching, learning, and research pursuits of our community.

The following core values support and drive our mission, and reflect the core values of the College: 

  • Community and Collaboration: Provide a welcoming and inclusive environment that offers hands-on services in safe and comfortable spaces, while also building partnerships and integrating our services and resources across campus.
  • Creativity: Foster a culture of exploration, experimentation, and problem solving to improve our services, address student and faculty needs, and manage challenges.
  • Diversity: Cherish and embrace diversity in all forms, foster a climate of openness and appreciation for differing perspectives, and actively seek opportunities to promote equity and inclusivity.
  • Critical Thinking: Empower students by teaching them to find and evaluate information, while encouraging curiosity and the application of research skills that support academic success and the life-long pursuit of learning.

Visiting the Special Collections

Hours for the Brizdle-Schoenberg Special Collections Center:

The hours for the Brizdle-Schoenberg Special Collections Center are typically from 9:00 am to 4:00 pm, Monday through Friday. Please note that these hours are subject to change, so we recommend visiting our website for the most current information.

Brizdle-Schoenberg Special Collections Center 

Materials in Special Collections may be viewed by appointment only, and we are open to students, faculty, staff, as well as the general public

Contact Cheri Marks, Special Collections Curator and Archivist, at cmarks@ringling.edu or at (941) 359-7583 for general inquiries, individual research consultations, and class visits, or schedule an appointment .