The collection supports professional education as well as high-level research. Monographs and periodicals indexed in major indexing services form the core of the collection. In addition, the library holds important periodical titles, which although not indexed, represent the most current events in architecture and design. Limited editions, early imprints of classics, and artist's books are acquired selectively and cataloged for the Office Collection in the branch. G. Formats Primarily print for monographs and most journals,though electronic full-text is also of growing importance for journals.
Bibliographic databases are available through the Internet.
Videos and disks are purchased selectively, most through faculty and student requests. Other important formats include slides and reproductions of architectural drawing sets obtained from architects and firms. H. Multiple Copies Multiple copies for heavily used titles are purchased selectively. Duplication is usually limited to two copies of the same title. One copy circulates and the other remains at Reserve.