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General Reference Sources

Specialized Reference Resources 

Indexes & Databases

  • archINFORM - International Architectural Database - " Includes over 9500 built and unrealized projects from various architects and planners. The architecture of the 20th century is the main theme of this database" 
  • Architectural Index - The Architectural Index was designed by an architect for easy use by architects and designers, 1983 - present.  List of indexed journals
  • Art and Culture - Architecture - A-Z listing of selected architects, historical periods summarized, in context with links to additional resources
  • Humanity Development Library - Database collection of "publications--books, reports, and magazines--in various areas of human development, from agricultural practice to economic policies, from water and sanitation to society and culture, from education to manufacturing, from disaster mitigation to micro-enterprises." From The New Zealand Digital Library Project
  • RIBA Architectural Publications Index | Approximately 300 current journals indexed.
  • World Environment Library - Database contains "400 publications (45,000 pages) of ideas and solutions in the fields of Agriculture, Biodiversity, Climate Change, Environmental Impact Assessment, Energy, Health, Natural Resources, Policy, Sustainable Development, Waste Management and Water". From The New Zealand Digital Library Project
  • World Factbook 2000 - Country listings/ profiles and reference maps provide by US Central Intelligence Agency
  • Special Guides & Virtual Libraries

    Visual Collections  see also Image Databases

    Organizations

    Local Governments

    The District of Columbia

    Maryland

    Virginia

    Federal Government

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