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Read articles and the latest news about The Metropolitan Museum of Art's Libraries' collections, activities, and research related to the history of art.

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The First Monday in June: My Time as MuSe Intern at The Costume Institute

A glimpse into the life of an intern at the Costume Institute Library
Fashion designer Kenzo jumping

Beyond Beauty: Shiseido and Hanatsubaki Magazine

Published by cosmetics company Shiseido for nearly 100 years, Hanatsubaki is a mesmerizing record of Japanese style and culture.
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The Met’s Watson Library Reopens Its Doors

Researchers can once again access The Met’s Watson Library in person
Artist's Book Ideation Cards

The Library Catalog Gets a Makeover

A glimpse behind the veil of The Met library’s catalog.
Cover of W.E.B. Du Bois book on data visualization

Telling Stories with Library Data

See how The Met’s Watson Library uses data visualizations
Tarot cards designed by Dali

It’s in the Cards (Catalog)

Explore the tarot cards of The Met’s Watson Library
A color-tinted photograph of the back of a woman's head

Three Artists’ Books in Celebration of Juneteenth

These recent additions to The Met’s Watson Library celebrate Black joy and liberation.
A display of Rising Up Angry in Independent Voices

At the Click of a Button: The Art of Online Resources

Library Associate for Electronic Resources, Systems Scott Carlton discusses some of the online resources available through Thomas J. Watson Library.

4 boxes of books ready to be shipped

Cataloging in the Comfort of One’s Own Home: The Galleria Martano Project

Museum Librarian Tamara Fultz discusses cataloging exhibition catalogs from the Galleria Martano while working at home.

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Team Spirit: Watson Volunteers and Interns Rally During COVID

Associate Manager for Collection Development and Special Collections  Holly Phillips discusses some of the projects Watson Library volunteers have worked on remotely during the shutdown.

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