In true DIY fashion, Susan Craig wrote her own dictionary when the one she needed didn't exist.

From students needing help with a research paper to a small business owner researching the Topeka market, community members from various walks of life can benefit from our Reference Appointment Service. Learn how the Reference Appointment service helped one woman impressed her college prof.

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“Is there a difference between cheap and expensive oil paint?”

“Does contemporary indicate a timeframe or a style?”

“How can I enter the Topeka Riverfront Design Competition?”

“Is it true Valerie Solanis claimed she was making a performance piece when she shot Andy Warhol?”

In terms of reference, FAQ could also read: frequent art questions because staff in the Sabatini Gallery answers the bulk of the Library’s art-related inquiries. We also maintain and contribute to on-going art dialogue through our exhibits, educational partnerships, programs, daily interactions and our new Special Collections Papercuts column, Art & Antiquarian. Ask us anything. We’re an excellent resource for students, teachers, artists, gallery owners, museum professionals, collectors and art patrons. If we can’t immediately provide you with an answer, we’ll offer professional direction and research leads to other resources in the Library. Here’s a starter list of questions we’ve been asked (and these really only scratch the surface):