Despite the fact that images are primary focus of the library's collection, writers also have much to gain from visiting the library and working with its materials.

While it is true that the library can be thought of as a vast image collection, it is also true that, unlike traditional image collections, its images remain embedded in their original contexts, which are often full of words. Of course, many writers also look to visual material for inspiration. In any case, the library is a rich verbal and visual resource for writers.