How to find Architecture and Planning articles using UT Libraries databases.

1. Finding Architecture Articles Using Databases
URL: lib.utexas.edu

2. On the home page, tab over to
Databases.
Database searching helps you find
articles on specific topics, or areas of
interest.

3. If you know the name of the database
you need, the quickest way to get it is
from the alphabetical list.
For the Avery Index to Architectural
Periodicals, click on the A.
For subject specific
databases, such as
Architecture and
Planning, it is helpful
to browse databases
by subject.

4. Click on the
Architecture and
Planning link to
view databases
commonly used in
the subject area.

5. Avery Index to Architecture Periodicals is a
good starting point. To find out more about the
different databases, click the About link, to the
right of the database title.
Refer to the sidebar for
subject specific
information.

6. Make sure you are using
“Advanced” search.
Enter your keywords in the search boxes.
Use AND to connect multiple concepts and OR if there are synonyms/multiple
names for something, such as the building name in this example.

7. The first
line is the
full article
title.
Underneath
the title is
the source
information
(aka, where
you will find
the article).

8. Click on the
title to get
more
details.

9. Document
feature
outlines the
materials
found in the
article.

10. Click Subject
terms to find
similar articles.

11. Click the Findit@UT
button to find the article
through the libraries.

12. Article information
for reference
If we have online access to the
article, the Findit@UT button will
take you strait to the electronic
article.
If the Findit@UT button doesn’t
direct you to an electronic article
you can access with your EID and
Password, then we do not have
access to the online version.

13. Article information
for reference
Most of the time, we will have a physical
copy of the item, even if we do not it
online.
Check the catalog, under Here are
additional options to try.
If we do not have the physical journal
listed in the catalog, click the Request an
Article or Chapter link to obtain it from
another library.

14. Article information
for reference
There are two ways to search for the
physical item in the catalog.
ISSN stands for International Standard
Serial Number, and is used to identify a
specific journal.
Title searches pull up all journals with that
title, so it is less specific than ISSN.
If there is an ISSN listed, check the catalog
this way first.

15. If we have a
physical copy, our
system will direct
you to the
record.
Are you looking for an
earlier year? Try this
button.

16. The library where
the item is
physically housed.
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The call number is like
the address for the
book in the library
(write this down).

17. Journals are always either library use only or have a 2-hour check out
period. You can make a scan at the library.
For help locating the Architecture & Planning Library visit:
http://www.lib.utexas.edu/about/librarymap/arch.html

18. If the Get A Scan button appears, you can click it
to get a PDF scan of the article.
Keep in mind: the turnaround time is 2-4 days.

19. Often, it is faster to come to the library to
find articles. At the Architecture and
Planning Library, you will use the call
number to find the journal or magazine.
The most current
issues are in the
reading room of the
Architecture &
Planning Library, in
alphabetical order.
Call numbers are
read left to right, in
alphabetical and
then numerical
order (just make
sure you read the
numbers as whole
numbers).

20. If you need any additional help creating
keywords for your database search visit:
http://www.lib.utexas.edu/keywords/
And as always, you can always ask a librarian
for help, via email, chat,
and in person!
http://www.lib.utexas.edu/services/reference/