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UNLV Libraries -> Architecture Studies Library -> Finding Resources -> Module 1: Finding your way -> Physical locations in the Architecture Studies Library*


Physical locations in the Architecture Studies Library*
Worksheet Answers

  1. What subjects are included in Arch Book Stacks on the first floor (Library of Congress classification A-Z but not Ns)?
    Answer: Technical systems, codes & standards, environmental, construction, urban planning and landscape architecture titles
  2. Note the title and call number of one book in the NA oversize section. [this is a trick question]
    Answer: There is no specific section for oversized texts in the Architecture Studies Library, they are mixed in with regular sized books.
  3. Note the title and call number of one bound periodical (magazines, not books!) with a call number starting SB 469.
    Answer: the following are examples or correct answers:
    Landscape Design 
    	Location   UNLV Arch Periodicals   
      	Call #        SB 469 .L33
    Landscape Architecture
    	Location   UNLV Arch Periodicals   
      	Call #        SB 469 .L3
    Garden Design
     	Location   UNLV Arch Periodicals   
      	Call #       SB 469 .G27 
    Landscape Journal
    	Location   UNLV Arch Periodicals   
      	Call #        SB 469 .L35 
  4. Note the title and call number of one NA microform.
    Answer: Architecture Studies Library microforms are physically located in steel cabinets by Arch Ref (Note that a complete list of Arch Microforms is in the rack on top of the vertical file; research titles on microform can be found on the ASL web page.)
  5. Current (recent) periodicals are arranged in what order?
    Answer: Alphabetically by title
  6. Older periodicals are arranged in what order?
    Answer: By call number
  7. Note the title and call number of one book in the Arch Ref section.
    Answer: These titles are located on first row stacks, first floor (across from elevator) - choose any of the titles. A list of most used reference titles is at http://www.library.unlv.edu/subjects/architecture_print.html.
  8. Note the title of one of the items in the new books section.
    Answer: These items are located on top of the Arch Reference Shelving (see questions 7). A list of new titles is on the web at http://www.library.unlv.edu/collections/newstuff/newbk.php
  9. What is a section of the vertical file that you might be able to use for your classes?
    Answer: The full list of folders is on top of metal filing cabinet next to the reference section. You might choose a folder on lighting or Las Vegas or any of the numerous topics we have information on.
  10. How do you get materials from the Architecture Reserve Section?
    Answer: Ask at ASL service desk for items on physical reserves [mainly books] or check online for electronic reserves (e-reserves) [mainly articles]. The URL for e-reserves is: http://ereserves.library.unlv.edu/eres/default.aspx
  11. How do you get the Architecture videos?
    Answer: Ask at ASL service desk.




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