The primary purpose of Ingalls Library reference services is to support the research needs of the museum staff and the students and professors in the joint program in art history and museum studies with Case Western Reserve University, and to serve museum members and the general public.

Reference Desk

Your fastest answer is always found speaking to a reference librarian at 216-707-2530. The reference desk is staffed from 10:00 a.m. to 4:50 p.m., Tuesday through Friday. You may also email reference [at] clevelandart.org.

ArtLens Ask

You may also ask questions about art, artists, and museum history online using ArtLens Ask. Questions are answered within 48 hours.