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 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: NK, TA.

The Library subscribes to journals in the area. Many are available in electronic format. Close to 60% of titles in the ERA journal list are held by UQ Library.

Key titles accessible at UQ are:

• Design Studies
• Design Issues
• Journal of Design History
• Research in Engineering Design
• Ergonomics in Design
• Ergonomics in Design
• Computer Aided Design

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

• Art Abstracts (H.W. Wilson)
• Art Retrospective
• Avery Index to Architectural Periodicals
• Australian Architecture Database (ARCH)
• JSTOR

Scope of current collecting

1. Languages collected or excluded

English language material is a priority but no languages are specifically excluded.

2. Geographical areas collected or excluded

No geographical areas are excluded.

3. Chronological periods collected or excluded

No chronological periods are excluded.

4. Types (formats) of material collected

Both print and electronic formats are collected.

5. Publication dates

Recent and current material is a priority but no publication dates are excluded.

6. Special considerations

Nil.

Updated: July 2013