Try a variety of search terms or "keywords" - to find books on your topic using Library Search.

For example:

• The name of an architect or designer you're researching - e.g., "Oscar Niemeyer"
• An architectural or design style/movement - e.g., modernism
• Type of work - e.g., building, furniture, kitchen, bridge...
• Place of work - e.g., Melbourne, Victoria, Australia, Japan.

Use the "Resource Type" filters and select "Books" to see books that match your keyword search.

You can also select the "Show Only" filter "Online" if you want to view ebooks only

This video explains how to understand a call number to locate a book in the Library.

RMIT University Library (14 October 2021) ‘How to find a book in the Library’ [video], RMIT University Library, YouTube website, accessed 14 April 2023. https://youtu.be/38qiN_pyLUM

Browse the library shelves for books using the following numbers as a guide:

• 720: Architecture (general)
• 720.1: Architectural philosophy 
• 720.22: Architectural models
• 729.294: Architectural drawing
• 720.47: Architecture and environment
• 720.92: Architects
• 720.994: Architectural history – Australia
• 720.994: Australian Architecture
• 720.9945: Architecture in Victoria
• 720.99451: Melbourne Architecture
• 721: Architectural structure
• 722: Architectural styles
• 724.9: Architecture -- modern
• 729: Architectural design and decoration
• 747: Interior design

The library holds a range of Art and Architecture materials in the Swanston library Special Collection and the Peter Corrigan collection. See the links below to browse books held in the collection: 

It can be worth searching other library collections for books - some libraries include extra information about books in their catalogue.  
 

Everything you need to know about finding and using e-books in our Library and beyond 

Assignments: get started- find out how to research your topic to find suitable information.