Architecture and Spatial Design Specialist Libraries and Bookshops

The following web sites contain information on other libraries, mainly in the London area, that have collections of Architecture and/or Interior Design. Check conditions of use, as these vary from place to place. Some sites have links to their libraries catalogue.

• British Architectural Library at the RIBA No charge for ASD students with current ID cards.
  
  
• British Library
  
  
• British Library Newspaper Library
  
  
• Building Centre
  
  
• COPAC National consortium of university research libraries union catalogue
  
  
• Courtauld Institute of Art Book Library
  For Academic staff and Research postgraduates
  
  
• Design Centre
  
  
• SCONUL Access Allows use (check site for details) of new universities in the South East library collections. Card needed for access. Ask at an Enquiry Desk for more information.
  
  
• London Metropolitan Archives Library
  
  
• InforM25 libraries Universities Library Catalogues. You can search libraries by subjects covered.
  
  
• National Art Library (Victoria and Albert Museum)
  Reference library for research in art, design and decorative arts. Huge archive of photographs, reports, surveys and maps.
  
  
• Sir John Soanes Museum
  Research library specialises in architectural history mainly from the 17th and early 19th centuries. Appointments needed.
  
  
• William Morris Gallery Picture gallery.
  
  
• The Women's Library
  Architecture & Spatial Design and Interior Design sources

The list includes links to online retailers that provide a mail order service. Relevant museums and galleries often have interesting bookshops attached to them.

• ALibris online network of bookshops specialising in rare, used and out of print books, and very cheap too!
  
  
• Arts Bibliographic A mail order service, specialising in modern art and design.
  
  
• Amazon Online retailer of over 1.5 million titles covering all subject areas.
  
  
• Building Bookshop The bookshop at the Building Centre. Stock covers Architecture, all aspects of Building, Landscape Architecture, etc. Provides a mail order service.
  
  
• RIBA Bookshop A good range of materials covering all aspects of architecture, design, construction and the environment. Has a mail order service.
  
  
• The Triangle Bookshop The shop is at the same premises as the Architectural Association. Mail order available.