Research Skills for Architecture, Design & Planning
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In this section: Find books in the Library catalogue | Find books on your reading list | Find books in other librariesFind books in the Library catalogue
You can search by:- title - if you know the exact title of the book
- author - if you know the name of an author
- subject - library headings which describe the main content of a publication
- keyword - to find books generally on a topic
A keyword search is the best option if you are not sure what is available.
- 1. Location and/or Collection - which library is it in?
- 2. Call number - note: spaces between numbers are important - write down the complete Call number
- 3. Item status - example: CHECK SHELF (it is not on loan) or DUE Date (it is out on loan)
- 4. Author and Title
- Catalogue record example
- Help with using the Online Catalogue - an online tutorial about finding Library materials
- Borrowing - how to borrow from University of Sydney Libraries
For more information see:
Find books on your reading list
You can search by:- Unit of Study code - eg ARCF 9012 [Note: make sure there is a space between the letters and the numbers]
- Unit of Study name - eg Urban Design Studio
- Lecturer's name - eg Hill Glen Dr
- Course Online Readings Service
- Architecture Library Special Reserve - Information for teaching staff
Find books in other libraries
To search for materials not held in University of Sydney Libraries:- Libraries Australia - University of Sydney Library subscription service
- Other Library Catalogues - links to University of Sydney specialist catalogues, and Australian and overseas libraries
- Australian University Libraries - quick access to each university library catalogue
- All students and staff can request a reciprocal card to borrow at another university library
see: Borrowing at another Australian university - Postgraduate and Honours students and staff are eligible to request books from other libraries. See:
Document Delivery and Interlibrary loans for full instructions on how to use this service
Go deeper - more information on related topics
- Searching [3pp. pdf] - print friendly summary
- About off-campus access - connect online from home or work

