Auburn University Library of Architecture, Design, and Construction, LADC, located in Dudley Hall Commons adjacent to the Graves Ampitheatre at the end of Bibb Graves Drive, serves the research and study needs of students, faculty, and professionals in the fields of Architecture, Building Science, Community Planning, and Landscape Architecture.
The 40,000 volume collection complements but does not duplicate fine arts material held in the RBD Library and includes over 100 current periodicals. A collection of 80,000 slides including architecture, landscape architecture, decorative arts, visual arts, interior and industrial design is available for use by faculty and staff.
The slide collection is maintained and mangaed as instructional support for the faculty, staff, and students of the CADC. The Visual Resource Manager and Slide Curator is available for consultation and assistance.
The LADC Library reference collection contains specialized reference tools including encyclopedia, indexes, dictionaries, catalogs, and handbooks relevant to architecture and related disciplines
LIBRARY HOURS
Monday - Thursday
7:45am - Midnight
Friday
7:45am - 5:00pm
Saturday
1:00pm - 6:00(closed during AU home games)
Sunday
1:00pm - Midnight
CONTACT
Phone: (334) 844-1752
Department: (334) 844-1751
Fax: (334) 844-1756
Architecture Library Staff
DIGITAL COLLECTIONS
The plans in this collection represent the work of KPS Group, a firm focused on sustainable planning and design with offices in Birmingham and Atlanta.
Collection of student postersfrom the School of Architecture's Center for Architecture and Urban Studies.
EQUIPMENT AVAILABLE AT LADC
- AUBIECat-(5) Public computers
- Xerox Copiers-(2) Not Coin-operated, must purchase copy card (cash)
- Large Format Scanner- must have own CD/ or USB Flash drive
- Desktop Scanner- must have CD/or USB flash drive
- Media carts-(3) can be checked ouot one hour prior to the hour of use
- Digital Cameras and camcorders- must have own video cassette
- GIS Wireless laptops-(16) requires permission from the Dean
- Televisions-(2) not for check out
- Videos & DVDs
- DVD & VCR Player
- Light Table
- Carousels (15)
For more information about what the Architecture Library provides, please visit the library at 143 Dudley Hall Commons or call the library at (334)844-1751 |
