Welcome

Welcome to the Gladys Marcus Library, your ultimate hub for creative inspiration, academic research, and discovery at FIT! Whether you are diving deep into coursework, exploring rare designer archives and trend forecasting materials in Special Collections and College Archives (SPARC), or seeking one-on-one guidance from expert librarians, the library offers an extensive array of physical and digital resources tailored to your artistic, design, and scholarly pursuits. From vast specialized databases and e-journals to collaborative study areas, quiet reading zones, and tech-equipped spaces, our services are designed to support every stage of your academic journey. In this chapter we encourage you to explore all that we have to offer both in person and online and to make the library the launching pad for your biggest ideas and creative successes.