How the collections of graphic arts in the Russian State Library serve the needs of artists

Abstract

Use made of the graphic arts collections of the Russian State Library demonstrates the value of art libraries, and especially of collections of graphic arts and of pictorial materials, to artists. Among the artists who are most likely to benefit are illustrators and graphic designers, who are themselves engaged in the production of publications, and film makers. Conservators of buildings and of works of art also use art libraries. Libraries such as the Russian State Library can promote their collections by mounting exhibitions.