The Distribution to Underserved Communities (DUC) Program of the Art Resources Transfer, Inc. distributes books on contemporary art and cultural issues free of charge to more than 1,600 public libraries, schools and community centers in 36 states. New Hampshire is one of the few states that have never participated in this program. Librarians can order free books, videos, and interactive materials on art, culture, and contemporary literature through the DUC Program. Once a fundamental component of public libraries, art and culture have become a low priority in libraries with limited financial resources. With a focus on rural and inner-city libraries, the DUC provides libraries with the materials they need to meet the challenges of the expanding scope of their roles as centers for community learning. Funding from the National Endowment for the Arts, the Lannan Foundation, the Gund Family Foundation and many other contributors enables the DUC to offer these items free of charge, including shipping.

To receive a catalog of more than 350 titles for your library, send your name, shipping address, telephone and fax number to: Tamara Mewis, DUC Program, Art Resources Transfer, Inc., 526 West 26th Street, Suite 614, New York, N.Y. 10001, tele. (212) 255-2919, fax (212) 352-8448, or www.artretran.com.