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The John Rex Cunningham Architecture Library is a branch of the OSU Libraries. It is temporarily located in Room 210 ATRC, next to the Dean's Office, College of Architecture Engineering and Technology. This branch library acquires materials and provides support services for the curricular and research needs of the School of Architecture, as well as related programs elsewhere on campus.

Although the library is utilized primarily by faculty and students from the School of Architecture, it is open to all OSU faculty and students. Other frequent users of the library include the departments of Landscape Architecture, Theatre, Design, Housing and Merchandising, and History. Collections focus on the following areas:

  • Architectural Engineering
  • Architectural History
  • Building codes
  • City planning and history
  • Construction Technology
  • Graphic techniques
  • Historic Preservation
  • Sustainable architecture and design

ATRC Building

Architecture Library Staff

Librarian: Susan Bobo
Phone: 405-744-6047
Email: susan.bobo@okstate.edu

Architecture Library Hours

A swipe card is needed for access to the ATRC building after 5 pm and on weekends. Please call the Architecture Librarian at 405-744-6047 to make arrangements in advance.

 

Spring Semester
Days/Dates Library Hours
Sunday 5:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.
Monday - Thursday 9:00 a.m. - 9:00 p.m.
Friday 9:00 a.m. - 5:30 p.m.
Saturday 1:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.

 

Exceptions
Days/Dates Library Hours
Sun 1/18 Closed
MLK Day - Mon 1/19 Closed
Fri 3/13 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Sat 3/14 Closed
Sun 3/15 Closed
Spring Break - Mon 3/16 - Fri 3/20 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Sat 3/21 Closed
Sun 3/22 Closed

 

Summer Semester
Days/Dates Library Hours
Open by appointment 6/6 - 8/16 Call 744-6047
Weekends Closed

 

Exceptions
Days/Dates Library Hours
Short Session 5/9 - 6/5 Mon - Fri 1:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Short Session Weekends Closed
Memorial Day Mon 5/25 Closed

Architecture/Branch Library Hours Handout (PDF Format)


Services for Faculty

  • Provide course-related library orientation
  • Instruct classes in the use of print and electronic research tools
  • Gather materials for course reserves
  • Develop well-rounded library collection to support faculty and student interests
  • Notify faculty and students when new books arrive

Services for Students

  • Assist in identifying architects, buildings and terminology to complete assignments
  • Help refine paper topics and suggest sources to use
  • Suggest overall strategies for conducting library research
  • Provide reference and research materials for studio design courses, architectural history courses and student design competitions

Notable and Frequently Used Sources

Building Codes

  • MAD CAD (200+ online codebooks and standards)
  • International Building Code 2003 on CD-Rom

Graphic Standards

  • Architectural Graphic Standards on CD-Rom
  • Interior graphic and design standards

Time-Saver Standards

  • architectural design
  • architectural lighting
  • building materials and systems
  • building types
  • housing and residential development
  • interior design and space planning
  • landscape architecture
  • urban design

Encyclopedias and Dictionaries

Periodical Indexes

Other Sources

Directions to the Architecture Library

The Architecture Library is located in Room 210, Advanced Technology Research Center, on the northeast corner of the intersection of Athletic Avenue and Hester Street.
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Last Updated: 1 May 2008