Art Library

The Art Library provides books and magazines on contemporary art, as well as a collection of contemporary Thai exhibition catalogues. The library features reading areas, workspaces, and relaxation zones for visitors. Additionally, it includes a Kid’s Corner offering children's storybooks and a space for families and children to spend time together.

Services

Services provided both inside and outside the library.


The library is open Tuesday to Sunday and closed on Mondays.
Access to the library is free of charge.

Operating hours: 10:00 AM – 7:00 PM

Library systems closing: 6.30 PM

  • Library Membership : Membership is free of charge. Please present your Pastport, Work Permit, Certificate of Residence when applying for membership.
  • Book Deposit : A deposit equal to the book’s price is required (e.g., for a book priced at 100 Baht, a 100 Baht deposit is needed). The deposit will be refunded when the book is returned.
  • Number of Books Can Borrow : Up to 5 books.
  • Borrowing Period : 7 days per book.
  • Renewal : One Renewal is allowed (for an additional 7 days)
  • Overdue Fees : 5 Baht per day for overdue books.
  • Books Available for Borrowing
    • General books priced up to 2,000 Baht.
  • Books Not Available for Borrowing
    • Books priced over 2,000 Baht.
    • Priceless books such as dictionaries, encyclopedias, exhibition catalogues, magazines, and journals.
    • Audiovisual materials.

If a book is damaged, a repair fee will be charged, starting at 250 Baht per book.

The library offers free Wi-Fi

  • Conditions for use
    • Register at the counter.
    • Each code is valid for 8 hours, and usage can be continuous until the 8-hour limit is reached.

The library provides 5 computers for use.

  • Conditions for use
    • Register at the counter.
    • Usage is limited to 1 hour per day.

E-books

The library offers e-books through Hibrary

Space

The area within the library.


Tables with power outlets
There are 5 seats available for use with power outlets.
Reading area
Tables and sofas for reading are available, with approximately 50 seats.
Kid’s Corner
Children’s and family storybook room.

Information Resources and Classification

Classification standard within the library: Dewey Decimal System.


Arranged on a 2-tier white bookshelf.

General books are categorized from 000 to 900:
000 – Computer Science, Information, and General Works
100 – Philosophy and Psychology
200 – Religion
300 – Social Sciences
400 – Language
500 – Natural Sciences
600 – Technology
800 – Literature
900 – History and Geography

Arranged on a yellow bookshelf behind the partition, next to the computer area.

Art books are classified under the 700 category, with the following subdivisions
700 – Philosophy, Theory, Research, History of Art
710 – Landscape Planning and Architecture
720 – Architecture
730 – Sculpture, Ceramics, and Metalwork
740 – Drawing and Decorative Arts
750 – Painting and Related Arts
760 – Printmaking and Prints
770 – Photography, Computer Art, Film, Video
780 – Music
790 – Sports, Games, Recreational and Performing Arts

Arranged on the bookshelf behind the partition, next to the computer area.

  • International
    1. China
    2. Japan
    3. South Korea
    4. Taiwan
    5. Singapore
    6. Other
  • Thailand
    1. Bangkok Art and Culture Centre
    2. Office of Contemporary Art and Culture, Ministry of Culture of Thailand
    3. Silpakorn University
    4. Other

Available up to the current issue

  • National Geographic
  • ศิลปวัฒนธรรม
  • สารคดี
  • บ้านและสวน
  • เมืองโบราณ
  • สีสัน
  • Times
  • Art Review
  • DRIFT
  • Design Anthology
  • Juxtapoz
  • Taiwan Panorama

Available only in back issues, searchable in the back issues magazine section

  • happening
  • Art square
  • Art4d
  • Art in America
  • Art Asia Pacific
  • Film Archive Newsletter

Available on the left side of the library, arranged on a 2-tier yellow bookshelf with the following zones :

  • European Novels
  • Asian Novels
  • Thai Novels
  • European Short Stories
  • Asian Short Stories
  • Thai Short Stories

Novel Series

  • Harry Potter
  • เซนิเท็นโด

Available for reading at the Magazines and Journals Shelf

  • ไทยรัฐ (Thairath)
  • มติชน (Matichon)
  • มติชนสุดสัปดาห์
  • กรุงเทพธุรกิจ
  • Bangkok Post

Online Public Access Catalog

Library resources can search via ELIB

Book displays

Book displays in various corners throughout the library


Displayed on the wooden table at the library entrance.

Frequency: Every 1 month
Quantity: 20 books

New books for each month cannot be borrowed and taken out of the library until the new month begins.

Displayed on the white bookshelf on the left side, with a total of 4 sets: L-1 to L-4.

Frequency: Every 6-12 months
Quantity: 4-12 books

Displayed on the white bookshelf on the right side, with a total of 5 sets: R-5 to R-9.

Frequency: Every time the main exhibitions on floors 7, 8, and 9 are changed
Quantity: 4-12 books

Displayed on the 3 recommended book columns, divided by the following topics:

Column A – Arts
Recommended books in the arts category

Column B – Betterment
Recommended books in psychology and technology categories

Column C – Culture and Chronicle
Books on history, culture, and society

Frequency: Every 1 month
Quantity: Based on the number of new books from the previous month

Books displayed on the 3 columns are new books from the previous month and can be borrowed and taken out of the library.

Displayed on the recommended book column for the photography exhibition featuring the royal works.

Frequency: Not scheduled
Quantity: Not specified

No books will be removed or replaced on this pillar.

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