Ann Keith Kennedy

Info 672

Resources in the Humanities

Drexel University

June 7, 2002

Collection Development Policy

For an Architectural Reference Collection

Preface

The following Collection Development Policy is based on the architectural reference collection at Temple University’s Engineering and Architecture Library. The difficulty in creating a policy limited to a specific area of the collection lies in the tendency to forget other possible sources. In doing this project, it soon became apparent that the entire collection needed to be considered in order to establish both the existing and recommended collecting levels. Therefore, the reference collection alone was first compared to established bibliographies, and then those titles found lacking were searched again in the entire catalog. In many cases, the Engineering and Architecture Library had these monographs in other locations. In other instances, works were listed in other Temple libraries, making additions to the collection undesirable due to duplication. Of the thirty-five entries listed in the architecture section of Blazek and Aversa’s The Humanities: A Selective Guide to Information Sources, Temple libraries carries twenty-five of them. Ideally, this policy would have been broader in scope in order to include the entire architecture collection. As such, the conspectus levels are perhaps skewed. However, while the policy itself may not be of immediate service to the library, it can serve as the basis for future policy. Regardless, this abbreviated policy did result in the three appendices included here, which are immediately applicable and beneficial to the library.

I. Purpose

To assess the current state of the available architectural reference works in the library based on relevance, currency, and competitiveness with peer institutions. To verify that the reference collection fully supports the Architecture Program and to establish guidelines for maintaining the collection as well as for its future development.

II. Program Description [1]

Brigitte L. Knowles, Associate Dean of Tyler School of Art for the Architecture Program and Art and Art Education Departments.

"The Architecture curricula share a common two-year basic studies program. Upon successful completion of this preparatory program, students either may continue in the Bachelor of Science in Architecture program (Technical option-four years) or may apply for acceptance to the professional program.

Within the professional program two degrees are offered: the Bachelor of Science in Architecture (professional option-four years) and the Bachelor of Architecture (five years) The five-year Bachelor of Architecture curriculum is a professional degree program that prepares students for the practice of architecture in entry-level positions, part of an intern development program which leads to professional registration. This curriculum is designed to enable students to learn theories and methodologies of architectural design as well as to understand the social, economic, political, and technological forces which shape the built environment. The principal educational component of the program is a coordinated series of studio courses in which creative design talents and management skills are developed. The Bachelor of Architecture (B.Arch.) Program is accredited by the National Architectural Accrediting Board (NAAB). Holders of this degree may, upon completion of postgraduate apprenticeship, be admitted to the architectural licensing examination offered in each state, through which they may become registered architects.

Study in Temple's Rome program is offered to selected students in both the fall and spring of the fourth year of the B.Arch. curriculum. Students must apply for this program jointly through the Program and the International Programs office. Only a limited number of students may attend each semester. See International Programs Study Abroad for further details.

The four-year BS in Architecture programs are designed to develop a strong base in architectural theory and practice upon which students may develop additional areas of special competence based upon individual goals. Graduates are qualified for a variety of positions in architecture and related fields for which a professional degree and registration are not requirements for advancement. Additionally, students may utilize this degree toward the goals of architectural education at the graduate level.”

II. Introduction – Engineering and Architecture Library – Architectural Reference

a. Mission Statement

To serve the teaching and research needs of Temple University’s Architecture Department. Emphasis is on publications to support undergraduate curricula in architecture leading to a five-year professional degree. [2]

b. Size

The reference collection currently consists of 380 monographs, including building codes and cost estimating manuals. The Avery Index is provided electronically, and the Architectural Index is received in print form.

c. Budget

The total annual budget for collection development within architecture is $. Of this, five percent shall be reserved for reference materials.

d. Users

Users of the reference collection include architecture faculty, undergraduate architecture students, and a limited number of professionals from outside the school.

e. Other Resources

The reference department of Paley Library also contains relevant works to the architectural student. Various dictionaries and encyclopedias of art located in Paley Reference also include architecture subjects. As a RLG member library, Temple students also have access to the Fisher Fine Arts Library at the University of Pennsylvania.

III. General Statements - Reference Collection – Architecture

a. Chronology

Due to the historical importance of precedence in architecture, older reference tools have a necessary place within the reference collection. Technological works, building codes, and estimating guides need to be current for 5 – 10 years.

b. Format

The reference collection consists primarily of monographs including directories and building codes. The Avery Index is provided electronically, while the Architectural Index is received yearly in print form.

c. Geography

The history of architecture encompasses all regions of the world. Therefore, historical reference works shall reflect this geography. Building technology, codes, and economics should be limited to those of the United States.

d. Language

English is preferred, however exceptions are made for published architectural drawings and images as well as important monographs on European architects.

e. Date of Publication

Emphasis is on the acquisition of current imprints. Retrospective materials are purchased in architectural history as reprints and funds are made available.[3] Currently, 20% of the collection consists of materials from before 1980, 44% from the 1980s, 32% from the 1990s, and less than 5% since 2000.

f. Gifts

Decisions regarding placement of gifts within the reference collection will be determined as they are received. This decision will be based on currency, duplication of current reference works, and type of work.

g. Deselection

Replacement of dated materials is critical in the areas of building technology and codes. Out-of-date and possibly incorrect materials will need to be removed. It is not the intention of the collection to be archival.

h. Selection Tools

Donald L. Ehresmann’s Architecture: A Bibliographic Guide to Basic Reference Works, Histories, and Handbooks and will be used as a guide in selection materials. Due to its age, this tool should be supplemented by Blazek and Aversa’s The Humanities A Selective Guide to Information Sources as well as reviews within current architectural periodicals. The catalogs of Prairie Avenue Bookstore are also valuable sources of current publications.

i. Repairs/Replacements

Classic reference works within the field of architecture shall be preserved to the greatest extent possible, and replaced when condition deems necessary.

j. Periodic Collection of Expensive Materials

Scheduled replacements of essential, time-sensitive, costly materials should be considered and planned for within the budget.[4]

V. Assessment of Collection – Conspectus

a. Reference Subjects Collected and Conspectus Levels[5]

Subject Area Current Level Recommended Level

Architectural Design 3 3

Presentation Techniques 0 1

Building Technology 3 3

Building Types 2 3

Codes and Standards 2 3

HVAC/Building Systems 2 2

Energy Conservation 2 3

Lighting 1 2

Historic Preservation 0 1

History and Theory 3 3

Interior Design/Furniture 1 2

Materials and Methods 3 3

Architectural Monographs 3 3

Professional Practice 3 2

Structural Systems 3 3

Selected Bibliography

“Architecture Collection Development.” J. Murray Atkins Library. Accessed May 24, 2002. <http://libweb.uncc.edu/ref-arc/colldev.htm>.

Benaud, Claire-Lise, and Sever Bordeianu. “Evaluating the Humanities Collections in an Academic Library Using the RLG Conspectus.” Collection Assessment: A Look at the RLG Conspectus. Ed. Richard J Wood and Katina Strauch. New York: The Haworth Press. 1992. 125-136.

Blazek, Ron, and Elizabeth Aversa. The Humanities: A Selective Guide to Information Sources. Fifth Edition. Englewood, Colorado: Libraries Unlimited, Inc., 2000.

“Collection Development Policy.” University of Pennsylvania Library. Accessed May 22, 2002. <http://www.library.upenn.edu/services/collections/policies/artt.html>.

“Collection Development Standards.” Boston Architectural Center Library. Accessed May 24, 2002. <http://www.arlisna.org/boston.html>.

Ehresmann, Donald L. Architecture: A Bibliographic Guide to Basic Reference Works, Histories and Handbooks. Littleton, Colorado: Libraries Unlimited, Inc., 1984.

“Guidelines for a Collection Development Policy Using the Conspectus Model.” IFLA. Accessed May 23, 2002. <http://www.ifla.org/vii/s14/ndl/gcdp-e.pdf>.

Katz, William A. Collection Development: The Selection of Materials for Libraries. New York: Holt Rinehart and Winston, 1980.

Knowles, Brigitte L. “Program Curricula.” Temple University Architecture Program. Accessed June 2, 2002. <http://www.temple.edu/architecture>.

Kusnerz, Peggy Ann, ed. The Architecture Library of the Future. Ann Arbor: The University of Michigan Press, 1989.

Subcommittee on Guidelines for Collection Development. Guide for Written Collection Policy Statements. Ed. Bonita Bryant. Chicago: American Library Association, 1989.

Wood, Richard J. and Katina Strauch, ed. Collection Assessment: A Look at the RLG Conspectus. New York: The Haworth Press. 1992.

Appendix A

Recommended Purchases for Fiscal Year 2002-2003

Bell, Ervin J. Architectural Index 2001. Boulder, Colorado: Architectural Index, 2002. $30.00.(www.archindex.com)

Bonta, Juan Pablo. American Architects and Texts: A Computer-Aided Analysis of the Literature. Cambridge: MIT Press, 1996. ISBN 0262024004. $65.00. (Amazon)

Jordan, James. ADA , Americans with Disabilities. Anaheim, California: BNI Publications Inc., 1998. $69.95. (BIP)

International Code Council. International Building Code. Falls Church, Virginia: International Code Council, 2000. ISBN 1580010377. $95.00. (BIP)

International Code Council. International Building Code Commentary. Falls Church, Virginia: International Code Council, 2001. ISBN 1892395371. $95.00.(BIP)

Preiser, Wolfgang F. E. and Elaine Ostroff, ed. Universal Design Handbook. New York: McGraw Hill Professional Publishing. ISBN 0071376054. $125.00 (Amazon).

Stratton, Peter A. A Basic Guide to Fair Housing Accessibility: Everything Architects and Builders Need to Know About the Fair Housing Act Accessibility Guidelines. New York: John Wiley and Sons Inc., 2001. ISBN 0471395595. $39.95. (Amazon)

Tyler, Norman. Historic Preservation. New York: W.W. Norton, 1999. ISBN 0393730395. $25.00. (BIP)

Zagars, Julie, ed. Preservation Yellow Pages: The Complete Information Source for Homeowners, Communities and Professionals. New York: John Wiley and Sons Inc., 1997. ISBN 0471191833. $29.95. (BIP)

Appendix B

Recommended Deselection for Fiscal Year 2002-2003

Call Number Title and Year

KF 156 B53 1979 Black’s Law Dictionary. 1979

KF 901 D5 v.1,2,3,4 DIB Forms and Agreements for Architects, Engineers and

Contractors. 1987.

KF 902 L35 Handbook of Modern Construction Law. 1982.

KF 902 L43x 1985 Legal Handbook for Architects, Engineers and Contractors.

1985.

KF 902 S52 1982 Construction Law. 1982

KF 2925 T6 1967 Architectural and Engineering Law. 2^nd Edition. 1967.

KF 2925.1 Z95 S25 Survey of Laws Governing Registration of Design

Professions. 1970.

KF 5505 A7 R4 Environmental Planning: Law of Land and Resources. 1974.

KF 5701 A73 B8 1981 Basic Building Code. 1981.

KF 5701 A73 B814x 1977 BOCA Basic Energy Conservation Code/ 1977.

KF 5701 A73 B82 1993 BOCA National Mechanical Code

KF 5708 I56 1982 Uniform Mechanical Code. 1982

KF 5708 I54x 1982 Uniform Solar Energy Code. 1982

KF 5709 B8 1984 BOCA Basic National Plumbing Code/1984

KFP 381 A4 1978 Pennsylvania Code: Fire and Panic Regulations. 1978.

KFX 2080.3 L44 Plumbing Code of New York City – Guide and

Interpretation. 1971.

KFX 2080 A2 1970 Building Code of the City of New York. 1970.

NA 680 A9 1997 Award Winning Architecture: 1997 (relocate to stacks)

NA 680 A9 1998 Award Winning Architecture: 1998/99 (relocate to stacks)

NA 682 P67 I59 v1.bk.2 International Architectural Yearbook. (relocate to stacks)

TH 151 T55 1974 Time-Saver Standards for Architectural Design Data. 1974.

TH 223 S75x 1976 Standard Building Code. 1976

TH 425 M44v.1 Construction Specifications Handbook. 1^st Edition.

TH 425 M44 1978 Construction Specifications Handbook. 2^nd Edition.

TH 425 M44 1989 Construction Specifications Handbook. 4^th Edition.

TH 425 S55 Architectural Specifications. 1955.

TH 425 U57x 1982 H.U.D. Standards. 1982

TH 435 W3 1986 Walker’s Building Estimators Reference Book. 1986.

TH 439 O27 Construction Inspection Handbook. 1974.

TH 1065 P79 Standard Details for Fire-Resistive Building Construction. 1977.

TH 1715 T89 Thermal Insulation Handbook. 1981.

TH 2055 B84 Architectural Hardware Specifications Handbook. 1971.

TH 2401 N36 1981 NRCA Roofing and Waterproofing Manual. 1981.

TH 2401 N36 1985 NRCA Roofing and Waterproofing Manual. 1985.

TH 4815.5 G45x GBCA Construction Handbook. 1983.

TH 6010 H29 Handbook of Mechanical and Electrical Systems for

Buildings. 1981.

TH 6164 N37x 1980 National Standard Building Code. 1980.

TH 6164 U55x 1982 Uniform Plumbing Code. 1982.

TH 7413 S65x 1978 Solaron Corporation: Solar Energy Systems. 1978.

TH 7687 C32 Handbook of Air Conditioning System Design. 1965.

Appendix C

Recommended Relocation of Engineering Limited to Engineering Reference

Call Number Title and Year

NA 53 P76x 1995 Profile: The Directory of US Architectural Design Firms. 1995

NA 680 C625 1994 Contemporary Architects. 1994.

NA 735 C4 C39x 1987 Chicago Architecture 1872-1922. 1987.

NA 2570 A62v.1,2,3,4 The Architect’s Handbook of Professional Practice. 1994.

NA 2760 C46 1996 Architecture: Form Space and Order. 1996.

NA 2780 B873 Entourage: A Tracing File. 1981.

NA 2780 E9 1997 The New Complete Illustration Guide. 1997.

NA 6821 I94 1996 Theatre Design. 1996.

NA 9051 T55 1984 Time-Saver Standards for Residential Development. 1984

TA 684 A343 1997 Simplified Design of Steel Structures. 1997.

TH 145 A417 1999 Fundamentals of Building Construction: Materials and Methods. 3^rd edition. 1999.

TH 151 T55 1997 Time-Saver Standards for Architectural Design Data. 7^th ed. 1997.