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ARCH 812: Architectural Research Methods: Home

Guide to library and research resources for ARCH812

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Spaces

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Equipment and Technology at Penn Libraries

Computers, laptops, printing
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iPad Lending at Fisher
You can fill in the reservation form to claim an iPad, or contact Patty directly.
PennCash
Info on adding money to your PennCard online
Scanning
There are a variety of scanners on campus - Fisher has two flatbed scanners and one overhead scanner
Software on Library Computers
3D Handheld Scanners

Collections of interest

Fisher Fine Arts Library
Covers: City Planning, Historic Preservation, Architecture, Landscape Architecture, History of Art, Studio Art
Museum Library
Located in the academic wing of the Penn Museum. Covers: Anthropology, Ethnography, etc.
Van Pelt Library - Urban Studies
Area of emphasis housed in Van Pelt Library
Engineering Collection
Math/Physics/Astronomy
Located in the David Rittenhouse Laboratory building
Architectural Archives
Located in the lower level of the Fisher Fine Arts Library Building. Extensive art & architecture and design archives.

Resources beyond Penn

Guide to Borrowing from Other Libraries
Borrow books from other libraries via BorrowDirect, EZBorrow, and ILL. Request journal articles from ILL.

Ways to connect

eduroam
Connect to wifi at other participating institutions when you are away from Penn's campus
Lean Library
Browser extension to help identify what licensed library content you have access to

Your Librarians

Questions? Contact:

Patty Guardiola
pguar@upenn.edu
Architecture Librarian

Doug McGee
dmcgee@upenn.edu
Engineering Librarian

Lauren Gala
milaur@upenn.edu
Math/Physics/Astronomy Librarian, LaTeX

Learning Resources

Research Centers and Affiliated Programs

Polyhedral Structures Lab (psl)

Last Updated: Sep 21, 2020 1:25 PM
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