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How to Find Architectural Plans in Avery Index to Architectural Periodicals

1. Find the Avery Index to Architectural Periodicals in the libraries' database list.  

Screenshot of Avery Index to Architectural Periodicals database
 
2. Go to ‘Advanced Search'.

 

Screenshot of the advanced search page in the Avery database.
 
3. Type building name in search box.


 Screenshot of the search bars in the Avery database.


4. Select ‘Plans’ from ‘Document Feature’ box.


 screenshot of the Document feature in the Avery database.


5. Hit ‘Search’ button.

6. Pick an article from result list and hit the ‘Check for Full Text’ button.


 Screenshot of a result for an example search in Avery Database.


7. If no full text, Check the ISSN to see if we have it in print.


 Screenshot of the result when full text option is not available, but may be available through the library.


8. If the library has the journal in print, check the holdings record with the citation information to see if we have it in print.


 Screenshot of the holdings record for Abitare in the Bob and Kathy Luke Library.


9. If the holdings state we have the print article, write down article citation information (vol, issue, page numbers).

10. Locate the journal alphabetically by title, then use the citation information to locate the article with the plans/ blueprint for the building. You can scan the journal in the Bob and Kathy Luke Library. 

11. If the journal is not available in one of our campus libraries, you can request it be scanned through Interlibrary Loan (ILLiad). You will need your NetID and Password, as well as the citation information (vol, issue, page numbers).

 

Screenshot highliting the ILL option when journals are not available locally.