UQ ERA rating in 2012: Not assessed

UQ ERA rating in 2010: Not assessed

Preamble

The University of Queensland (UQ) Library is committed to supporting the University's research, and teaching and learning agenda. UQ librarians maintain subject assessments based on the Commonwealth Government Excellence in Research for Australia (ERA) initiative's Field of Research codes. The assessments reflect current trends at UQ, and respond to changes in direction through regular updating.

Purpose of the collection

UQ Library's collection in this area supports the teaching and research activities of staff and students in the School of Architecture, the Aboriginal Environments Research Centre (AERC), and the Centre for Sustainable Design (CSD). Schools and Centres are part of the Faculty of Engineering, Architecture & Information Technology.

Description of the collection

The Library's collection may be searched via the Web.

The Library holds print and electronic book titles in this area. Experienced librarians develop the collection, and welcome input from academic staff. Relevant print collections are grouped under these classification numbers: HD, T, TH. The following specialist book collections are available:

Springer ebook Collection

The Library subscribes to journals in the area. Many are available in electronic format. Approximately 35% of titles in the ERA journal list are held by UQ Library.

Key titles accessible at UQ are

• ACI Materials Journal
• Construction Innovation: information, process, management
• Engineering, Construction and Architectural Management
• International Journal of Life Cycle Assessment
• International Journal for Housing Science and Its Applications: housing planning
• Journal of Building Appraisal
• Journal of Building Physics
• Journal of Construction Engineering and Management

UQ Library offers online databases in this subject area. These include:

• Avery Index to Architectural Periodicals
• Australian Architecture Database (ARCH)
• Australian Standards Online
• Building Code of Australia Online
• Acumen: Practice Advice for Architects

Scope of current collecting

1. Languages collected or excluded

The collection is primarily in English but no language is excluded.

2. Geographical areas collected or excluded

No geographical area is excluded.

3. Chronological periods collected or excluded

No chronological periods are specifically excluded.

4. Types (formats) of material collected

All material is collected in both print and electronic formats.

5. Publication dates

Current and recent publications have priority but older material is kept or acquired for research purposes.

6. Special considerations

Nil.

Updated: January 2013