Research Help from the University Libraries
For help with finding or using research resources, using Interlibrary Loan, or visiting other Academic Libraries of Indiana.
- The Architecture Librarian
- Chat with a reference librarian at Bracken Library
- Call the Architecture Library: 765-285-5857.
- Call Bracken Library Reference Desk: 765-285-1101.
- Call Bracken Library Circulation: 765-285-5143.
- Call Interlibrary Loan: 765-285-1323.
Top Research Resources for Master of Urban Design Students
- Urban Planning Subject Guide The Architecture Library's guide to Urban Planning research resources.
- CardCat
Choose "Architecture Library" from the Library drop-down menu to search for materials in the Architecture Library. - Interlibrary Loan Request University Libraries books or articles delivered to your home address. Note: books borrowed from other libraries via Interlibrary Loan will not be delivered. These must be picked up at the Bracken Library Circulation Desk.
- Business Source Premier Indexes several planning titles and offers full text for select titles. Includes scholarly and popular journals, magazines, and newspapers.
- Avery Index to Architectural Periodicals A good resources for urban design and urban planning. Use the MultiLink BSU buttons to locate full text articles or fill out an interlibrary loan request form.
- Ask the Architecture Librarian
Can't find the information you are looking for or not sure where to start? Ask the Architecture Librarian for help.
Library Resources for Off Site Users
There are many research resources available to Ball State students off campus:
- Access to many of the University Libraries online resources.
- CardCat
- My Account (CardCat) - login to renew checked out materials
- Articles & Databases
- Interlibrary Loan will deliver books from the Architecture Library or Bracken Library and copies of articles from print journals to your home address. Find out how.
- If you need to recall a book and then have it sent to you via Interlibrary Loan:
- Recall the book by logging into CardCat and using clicking the Recall/HoldRequest link in the Item Details for the book.
- Fill out an interlibrary loan request for the book. In the Notes field indicate that you have recalled the book.
- Ball State students may also use other Indiana libraries in ALI, the Academic Libraries of Indiana, such as the IUPUI Library. More information.
See also Distance Learning Library Services
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