Indexes and databases for Built Environments I
These services enable you to find out what has been
written
on a particular topic, in individual articles from journals, in papers
given at conferences and in books.
The Library pays subscriptions to a number of indexes in paper form
or in electronic form.
Printed indexes are in the Reference Collection. These are
usually
arranged by subject heading or in broad subject categories, with
indexes
to specific topics.
For indexes in electronic form (usually called 'databases') access
is provided from the Library Catalogue. For those services where
use is restricted to staff and students of the University, use
the
barcode of your University ID card and your last name (in
capiatals)
for authentication.
To find journal articles on a topic use one or more of the indexes
following.
Specialised indexes and databases are listed first, followed by
interdisciplinary
indexes and databases which include a coverage of issues in the built
environment.
Remember
- these indexes are international in coverage; the Barr Smith Library
does
not have all of the articles listed in the indexes.
The primary indexes for all aspects of architecture, landscape
architecture
and urban design are the Architectural publications index
(API) and the Avery index.
Architectural publications index (API). 1972-
Reference collection
720.5 A657
From RIBA, an international coverage of some 200 core architecture
journals. Particularly useful are its indexes by architect, and
by
building name and place. For some hints on making effective use of the
APIclick here.
A list of approved subject headings for the API, plus
cross references from terms not used as subject headings, is provided
in
Architectural keywords. 1982.
Reference collection
720.5 A657 suppl.
AVE:Avery
index to architectural periodicals. 1880-
Electronic database
From the Getty Information Institute and the Avery Architectural &
Fine Arts Library, Columbia University, AVE indexes more
than
1000 journal titles on architecture, urban and landscape design as well
as in related areas of archaeology, interior design, and historic
preservation,
from the late 19th century to date. The earlier papers are useful
for contemporary comment on an architect, building, movement or theory.
For hints on searching AVE click
here.
For specifically Australian topics use -
ARCH:
Australian architecture database. 1980-
On the AUSTROM and HERITAGE & ENVIRONMENT database services, ARCH
indexes Australian journals in architecture, building, design, and
urban
planning. For hints on using ARCH click
here.
earlier material is covered in
Stanton Library. AAPI:
Australian architectural periodicals index. 1910-1983.
Reference collection
720.5 S792a
On microfiche, arranged by broad subject categories
Many other indexes and databases include aspects of architecure,
landscape
architeture and urban design although their major focus is in another
discipline.
Some other Australian databases which include aspects
of the built environment include -
APA-FT.
1978-
Indexes a wide range of Australian journal and newspaper articles on
current social, political and economic issues. .Provides full
text
of the articles from 1995 for some 200 journals. Use the same
search
techniques as for ARCH.
BUILD.
1985-
On the ENGINEERING & APPLIED SCIENCE database service, BUILD
indexes material from Australian sources or about Australian conditions
for construction, energy, environmental engineerng, life-cycle costs
and
materials. Use the same search techniques as for ARCH.
ATI:Australian
Tourism Index 1900-2000.
Indexes articles from Australian journals on tourism and related
topics.
Use the same search techniques as for ARCH.
AUSPORT
Indexes material on issues in Australian sport. Use the same
search techniques as for
ARCH.
ENGINE:
Australian Engineering Database. 1980-
Indexes journal articles and conference papers from the Institution
of Engineers, Australia. Use the same search techniques as
for
ARCH.
AHB:
Australia's heritage database. 1987-
Some 30% of the records cover historic buildings or gardens,
conservation
and restoration issues. Use the same search strategies as
for
ARCH.
STREAMLINE:
Australia’s natural resources database. 1982-
Indexes information on water and the environment from and about
Australia.
Use the same search strategies as for ARCH.
Interdisciplinary indexes which include aspects of the built
environment.
Australia/New
Zealand reference centre-
Covers the Pacific region, also links to international newspapers,
journals and books. Includes major Australian daily papers.
Electric
Library Australasia.
An international coverage of newspapers and journals.
Particularly
useful for its full text coverage of national and local newspapers and
the ability to restrict a search to Australasian newspapers or to a
particular
publication. For ways of searching Electric Libraryeffectively
click
here.
Expanded
academic index. 1980-
Indexes over 1500 English-language journals in the humanities, social
sciences and science, with full text provided for about 500
journals.
For hints on searching Expanded academic index click
here.
<>Factiva
includes full text of major Australian and overseas
newspapers.
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Indexes from other disciplines which include aspects of the
built
environment.
ArtIndex 1984-
An international index for the fine arts and related subjects.
International building sciences abstracts 1966-
Reference collection
697.05 I61
Specialised index for the mechanical and electrical services in
buildings,
published every two months. Includes theory, equipment and
applications,
also sustainable design and energy savings. Arranged in topical
categories
including - Building services in general; Heating; Ventilation; Air
conditioning
and refrigeration; Lighting; Energy use; Air quality; Health and
comfort;
Building structures; Thermal insulation; Renewable energy.
GeoBase.
1980-
Electronic database
The major geographical database, GeoBase has a broad coverage
of geography and ecology, which includes urban, regional, community and
environmental planning. Use the same search techniques as for ARCH.
Philosophers'
index 1940-
Includes philosophy behind many disciplines, including art,
architecture,
aesthetics. Use the same search techniques as for ARCH.
Periodicals
Contents Index. 1770-1993.
An index to thousands of journals published from 1770 to 1993, a useful
source of contemporary comment.
Web
of science. 1995-
Select the Humanities and Social Sciences section which indexes a range
of journals across these disciplines.
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