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Rhode Island School of Design

Index to Graduate Theses: By Department

Use this index to discover Graduate theses related by topic or browse systematically by year

Theses Indexed by Department

Thesis Shelving Locations

Depending on its age and condition, a thesis is physically stored in one of three places in the library. Look for LOCATION in the catalog record to determine where it's kept.

  • RISD REF. Masters' Theses   1st Floor / Mezzanine
    The most recent 3-5 years of theses are shelved here. Located on the Mezzanine of the 1st Floor Reading Room, this is a browsable collection with a dedicated study area. 
    Available during 1st Floor Hours

     
  • RISD Storage Masters' Theses  Basement Storage
    Fill out a Storage Request form at the Circulation Desk or Research Help Desk on the 1st Floor of the library.

    Available during 1st Floor Hours
     
  • RISD Archives  2nd Floor / Special Collections & Archives Reading Room
    From the 15 West lobby, take elevators 5 or 6 to the 2nd Floor and follow the signs.
    Available By Appointment Only


  • Digital Commons (Online) 
    Varying by department, the most recent 3-5 years may be available as pdf in Digital Commons. A link to the pdf is included in the catalog record.
     

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