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About Us 
The Libraries
The Libraries |
Together, the Sheffield and Orchid Library collections include more than 7,000 books and 125 journals. The Library of Congress Classification Schedule is used in both libraries. The card catalog provides entry to information by author, title and subject. Creation of a digital catalog database is currently in progress. The collections are noncirculating. |
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"If you have a garden and a library, you have everything you need."
-Cicero
Librarians are happy to provide reference assistance in person, via telephone and email. |
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Sheffield Botanical Library
This collection serves Atlanta Botanical Garden staff, volunteers, members, professional horticulturists, researchers, students, gardeners and the public. The library provides information about botany and horticulture with special emphasis on Southeastern regional works. Books and journals on research and educational as well as recreational levels are available. Nursery and seed catalogs and a vertical file of clippings from local sources are also maintained. The children's corner includes an outstanding collection of fiction and nonfiction books and puppets. A special kid-sized bench invites young readers to spend time with books in the Library. Special selections from this area are featured in Garden Storytimes every month. |
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Location and Hours
Location: On the right (south) side of the reception area before entering Cox Courtyard
Hours: April-September: Tuesday-Sunday, 9 a.m. -7 p.m.; October-March: Tues-Sunday, 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Closed Monday (except holidays) Librarian on duty Monday through Thursday Phone: 404.591.1546 |
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Orchid Research Library
This collection of titles specific to orchids and global plant conservation serves Atlanta Botanical Garden staff and researchers. Library information is used to identify orchids, verify nomenclature and access descriptions of native habitats for display purposes. |
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Location and Hours
Location: In the Center for Conservation and Education of the Fuqua Orchid Center adjacent to the Tissue Culture Lab
Hours: Tuesdays by appointment for research Phone: 404.591.1725 |
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1345 Piedmont Ave. NE Atlanta, GA 30309 | |
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