Architecture and Planning Library
Alexander Architectural Archive
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The Architecture and Planning Library is located in Battle Hall, adjacent to The UT Tower and near the center of The University's original "40 Acre" campus. Containing over 87,000 volumes and 240 current periodical subscriptions, the library's collection supports the curriculum of the School of Architecture and that of its Community and Regional Planning Program. The library also serves the academic and research needs of scholars in the disciplines of art history, American studies, and interior design, and is an important resource for architecture and planning professionals.
Subjects covered by the library's collection include architectural design, theory, history, and criticism, historic preservation, building technology, landscape architecture, interior design, and community and regional planning. Some materials, either aged, in poor physical condition, or of a certain rarity or historical significance, are contained in a separate, Special Collection from which items may be viewed, in a limited capacity, upon request.
The library also houses the Alexander Architectural Archive which contains documentation for historic and architecturally important projects in and out of the state, focusing primarily on work by Texas architects.
The Architecture and Planning Library is open to the general public, as are all units of the University of Texas Libraries. Its hours of operation are subject to change according to holiday and intersession schedules. Staff are available for reference assistance upon request.
| Fall and Spring Semesters: | |
| Monday-Thursday | 9:00 am - 10:00 pm |
| Friday | 9:00 am - 7:00 pm |
| Saturday | 12:00 pm - 6:00 pm |
| Sunday | 1:00 pm - 10:00 pm |
| Summers: | |
| Monday-Thursday | 10:00 am - 7:00 pm |
| Friday | 10:00 am - 5:00 pm |
| Saturday | 1:00 pm - 5:00 pm |
| Sunday | 3:00 pm - 7:00 pm |
| Intersessions: | |
| Monday-Thursday | 10:00 am - 5:00 pm |
| Weekends | Closed |
Note: The Circulation Desk closes 15 minutes before the library closes.
Hours are subject to change without notice.
Architecture and Plannning Library Staff
Head Librarian
Beth Dodd, dodd.beth@mail.utexas.edu
- Library Administration, Tours, Exhibits, Curator for Alexander Architectural (see below)
(512) 495-4623Architecture and Planning Librarian
Martha González Palacios, martha.gonzalez@austin.utexas.edu
- Reference and Research Assistance, Collection Development and Gifts of Library Materials, Bibliographic Instruction, Electronic Information Classes, Tours, and Digital Projects.
(512) 495-4645Circulation Services Supervisor
Dan Orozco, danorozco@mail.utexas.edu
- Circulation Services, Overdue Fines and Fees, Course Reserves, Stacks Maintenance, Library Information.
(512) 495-4624Night/Weekend Supervisors
Holly Ovalle, qed@virtualinfamy.com
- Circulation Services, Periodical Check-in and Bindery Preparation, Night/Weekend Library Information.
(512) 495-4622Bibliographic Assistant
Joe Sosa, havanajoe55@hotmail.com
- Pre-order Bibliographic Verification, Gifts Processing, Added Copy Cataloging, Circulation Services.
(512) 495-4622
Alexander Architectural Archive Staff
Curator, Alexander Architectural Archive
Beth Dodd, dodd.beth@mail.utexas.edu
- Archive Administration, Collection Development and Gifts of Archival Materials, Tours, Instruction, Exhibits, Project Management.
(512) 495-4504Curatorial Assistant for Public Services, Alexander Architectural Archive
Nancy Sparrow, nsparrow@mail.utexas.edu
- Reference and Research Assistance, Tours, Instruction, Appointments, Copy Work, Preservation Work, Exhibits.
(512) 495-4621Curatorial Assistant for Technical Services, Alexander Architectural Archive
Donna Coates, d.coates@mail.utexas.edu
- Access (Archival Arrangement, Description, and Processing), Collections Maintenance, Registrar, Preservation Work, Project Management.
(512) 495-4625
