Architecture Library

The Architecture Library collects materials on all aspects of architecture, landscape architecture, urban studies, urban planning and design, history, theory, design, preservation, and professional practice, with a chronological focus on the twentieth century to the present. Collection items are primarily focused on architectural design and history, with other areas of emphasis including urban studies, vernacular architecture, landscape design, architectural engineering, and material science.

Architecture Librarian

Gabriella Jean Karl-Johnson

[email protected]

Research Consultations

Make an appointment with the Architecture Librarian to discuss your research and get assistance.

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Office Hours

Monday, Wednesday, Friday
1-3 pm

Feel free to stop by the office of the Architecture Librarian if you need assistance.

Instruction

To support the learning process we collaborate with teaching faculty to create on-demand, course-related or skill-related workshops help students efficiently navigate, locate, evaluate, and retrieve the relevant information needed for research and study.

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Services

The Architecture Library is located on the second floor of the Architecture Building, adjacent to the studio spaces of the School of Architecture. The library is staffed by dedicated library professionals with expertise in the subjects and collections housed in the library and in the services provided by the library. The offices of the Architecture Librarian and other staff are located inside of the library, where these staff members provide all levels of reference, technical assistance, and research support.

Collections

The Architecture Library collection includes approximately 30,000 volumes on-site with over one-hundred thousand architecture-related volumes housed offsite in the ReCAP storage facility. The library subscribes to more than 300 domestic and international periodicals in print format, and hundreds more architecture-related periodicals in digital format as well as numerous relevant databases. The Architecture Library collections are fully circulating, with a print reference collection of key disciplinary texts housed onsite and extensive electronic reference sources online.

Course Reserves

The Architecture Library manages all course reserve materials for the School of Architecture and cross-listed courses. Faculty can submit their syllabi directly to the Architecture Library or via the SoA.

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Material Samples Collection

Jointly held by the Architecture and Engineering Libraries, the material samples collection, offers 350 sample boards of building materials.

Architecture Periodicals

The library subscribes to more than 300 domestic and international periodicals in print format. Browse the collection in person.

Recent Acquisitions

The Architecture Library continuously adds to its collection in support of the SoA. Browse our new acquisitions in the library or online in the catalog.