The collection is supported by monographs and periodicals as broad in type of treatment as in diversity of subject matter. The subject of wetlands, for example, is treated from design, ecological, historical, theoretical and technical or practical points of view and the collection will reflect the diversity. The collection includes major periodicals indexed in important bibliographies as well as selected contemporary publications. Reference materials include dictionaries, handbooks, cost and estimating materials, codes, legal and environmental information current biographical and firm information. 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.
Electronic format is ideal for codes, statistical and cost information, specifications and directories. Videos and disks are purchased from faculty requests. The slide collection should receive attention and an effort be made to improve landscape architecture holdings. Faculty are encouraged to suggest materials and review the collection. Students are encouraged to suggest titles as well.