CINCINNATI PSYCHOANALYTIC INSTITUTE

The Frederic T. Kapp Memorial Library

The Frederic T. Kapp Memorial Library became part of the Cincinnati Psychoanalytic Institute in 1981. Dr. Kapp, a member of the faculty from the founding of CPI, willed the Institute a substantial collection of books, which formed the core of the library. The collection expanded with another gift from the private library left by Dr. Maurice Levine. In 1990 The MacLeod Fund was established for the purchase of library materials.

Over the years, the Kapp Library has become a major psychoanalytic research and reference center, with a current collection of over 4,000 books and 30 circulating journals. The Library reaffirms and encourages the Institute’s commitment to research, scholarship, and community involvement. Membership in the Kapp Memorial Library is open to the public ($50/year, $25 students), and students in all of the Institute’s educational programs have free library privileges for the duration of their studies.  It is a valuable resource for faculty and candidates, as well as tri-state mental health professionals. The library offers special programs, a  full range of services including computer searches and book reviews. The library also provides reference services via fax (513-961-0803) and e-mail (LJones@3001.us).