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The Libraries: an Overview
The School of Architecture houses two special libraries situated off the main
lobby of Richardson Memorial. The Architecture Library contains twenty three
thousand books and 260 recent periodicals (older periodicals and another 26,000
volumes are stored in the main library). This Library provides an optimal setting
for quiet, relaxed study and research, as well as for browsing and reading. There
are several other libraries on campus that support the research activities of the
School of Architecture. In addition, there are numerous other activities and
collections that supplement the resources immediately available. Throughout the
course of their education, students have access to any number of these
resources and the faculty encourages their use. These are outlined in some
detail below.
THE ARCHITECTURE LIBRARY
The Architecture Library, a branch of the Tulane University Howard-Tilton
Memorial Library, houses the standard reference materials in Architecture,
monographs on contemporary and historically eminent architects and their works
as well as works on Landscape Architecture, building technology, energy,
ecology, preservation and city planning. The Library also has a section devoted
to Louisiana Architecture.
The Architecture Library also houses the current issues of Architecture and
Architecture related journals plus prior issues for at least five years. Prior issues
not found in Architecture are located at the main library. One hundred twenty
eight are presently received with current issues shelved in the display area. The
Architecture Library also has within its holdings one hundred thirty-five other
serial titles, which brings the total for cataloged serials to two hundred sixty-three.
Over fifty uncatalogued serials are received gratis from various architecture
related sources. Over half of the periodicals and other serials are indexed in the
Avery index, which is available on the Architecture Library website and in print
form. The Architecture Library also makes available the BURNHAM INDEX in
print form.
The Tulane Libraries, with the exception of the Law Library, currently use
TULANET Voyager, using the software package Voyager, a product of Endeavor
Information Services Inc. Tulanet Voyager enables patrons to access online the
Tulane University Libraries as well as the World Wide Web. TULANET Voyager
provides access to numerous databases, thus dramatically increasing searching
capacity.
Books for the Architecture Library are chosen by Reference Librarian, Stephen
Fowlkes. Stephen has been our interim Bibliographer since spring of 2005. He
seeks direction from the faculty in the choice of purchases and additions that are
needed for their particular courses as well as their areas of expertise. Student
suggestions are also welcomed.
The main library within its own constraints sets budgeting for Architecture books
and periodicals. The University Librarian is very active in trying to have the book
budget increase as much as possible. The Library also receives gift books via the
Dean's office and other sources.