Collections: Architecture Policy

Program Description

The School of Architecture offers a five-year architectural design program leading to an M.Arch. degree. Specialties include the design of health facilities, sustainable design, computer-aided design, and urban studies. The School also offers a Masters in Historic Preservation and a Ph.D. program in collaboration with the History Department. The School also offers courses that focus on Latin American design and issues, collaborating with the Center for Latin American Studies.



Subject Resource Guide

http://libguides.tulane.edu/content.php?pid=19665&sid=137277



Scope

Major topical descriptors include: architecture - general, architectural history division, architectural history - general, ancient architecture, classical architecture, Islamic architecture, modern architecture, contemporary architecture, indigenous architecture, vernacular architecture, individual architects, architectural practice, architecture & environment, architectural design, architectural details, architecture for special groups, interior design, architectural models, architectural construction, architectural remodeling, restoration of buildings, architectural ornamentation, architectural engineering division, architecture by building type, buildings classed by materials, landscape architecture, urban design/planning, and outdoor architecture.



Type

Monographs, monographic series, specialized reference works, bibliographies, and serials are collected. Textbooks, non-Tulane dissertations, and multi-media are purchased selectively at user request.



Format

To broaden access and conserve physical space, journals are sought online whenever this format is available. Print may be canceled to reduce costs when ownership of the online version is assured. When ownership of the online version is not assured, online access at additional cost will be sought within the amount budgeted for architecture journals. Monographs and other types are generally purchased as printed text. Other formats are considered, especially when the alternative format would improve access or utility.



Language

English is sought. Materials in other languages are considered selectively.



Chronological Period

All periods are considered when appropriate to curricular needs.



Imprint Date

Emphasis is placed on items published during the last three years. Older materials are selectively purchased. Out-of-print materials are sought to replace lost materials considered indispensable to the collection, or upon faculty request.



Geographical Considerations

The Architecture library's collection is global in scope and includes books on all facets of the designed world as well as books on structures and technology, architectural history, landscape design, etc.



Related Collections

The Southeastern Architectural Archive, part of the library's Special Collections, holds architectural drawings, photographs, and rare volumes. The Garden Library of the New Orleans Town Gardeners is also housed in the Architectural Archive and contains thousands of books on garden and landscape design. Louisiana Collections, part of Tulane University's Special Collections Division, is an important resource for photographs and publications related to the built environment of the region. The Latin American Library is another important resource for Architecture students.



Cooperative Resources

The Howard-Tilton Memorial Library has purchased more than 40,000 ebooks, with records loaded into the library catalog and covering a wide range of subjects, through the SOLINET regional library consortium. The library is one of 14 members of a cooperative consortium of southern research libraries called KUDZU, which includes a shared online catalog. Loan requests through this system receive priority processing and expedited two-day delivery. The library is also a member of the cooperative Center for Research Libraries (CRL) in Chicago, through which may borrow a wide range of rare materials for our users. Undergraduate students, graduate students, and faculty may borrow materials directly from the main library nearby at Loyola University of New Orleans through a reciprocal agreement. Graduate students and faculty may borrow materials at other New Orleans area academic libraries through the CALL consortium and at other academic libraries throughout the state through the LALINC consortium. Faculty may in many cases secure temporary borrowing library privileges outside the state through OCLC. For more information about cooperative borrowing privileges inquire at the library's Circulation Desk.



Supply Sources

Principal sources of supply include Blackwell's Book Services.



Endowed Funds

The architecture collection is enhanced by support from endowed funds that include the Marjorie and John Geiser Fund and the Emile Weil Fund for Architectural Periodicals.



Selection Tools

Selection tools include reviews in major professional journals, newsletters, and online resources. Special attention is given to faculty, staff, and student requests, especially those that serve the Tulane School of Architecture's curriculum and Special Programs.