1. The document discusses issues facing art libraries such as less specialist libraries and librarians, lack of coverage by electronic resources, and funding cuts. 2. It also discusses how art students use library spaces differently than other students by browsing more and trusting in serendipity. Artwork is also used in a more tactile way than digitally. 3. The growth of academic publications over time is shown, rising from around 300 in 1726 to over 1 million in recent years. This demonstrates the increasing amount of information and research.