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How to find books in our catalog

Use OneSearch to look for books by title, author, and subject. You can narrow your search by using filters such as resource type and location.

Don't know exactly what you're looking for? No problem! Using keywords or subject headings can help you narrow down your research topic. These are a few examples of keyword searches related to architecture:

These subject headings are a bit broad and might yield too many results. For suggestions on narrower search terms, check out the Library of Congress website.

 

How to find books on our shelves

The Architecture Library uses the Library of Congress Classification system. 

Landscape Architecture-related materials are primarily shelved by call numbers within the range of SB469–(476.4). 

Other relevant call number ranges:

SB 419.5 Roof gardening. Balcony gardening

SB 421- 439.8 Classes of plants (Including annuals, climbers, ferns, lawns, perennials, shrubs)

SB450.9-467.8 Gardens and gardening

SB 481- 486 Parks and public reservations (Including theory, management, history)

SB608 Individual or types of plants or trees


Library of Congress Landscape Architecture Call Numbers

 

How to find books outside of CUNY

  • WorldCat is a global catalog of library materials. You can search for books, music, video, articles and much more at libraries near you.
  • HathiTrust is a digital library of digitized reading materials such as books and periodicals. Many of the items in the collection are available without a subcription. 

Electronic books can be found using OneSearch like the example below.

image of a book record in the CUNY OneSearch catalog

You can also access eBooks from one of the following databases using your CCNY login.

Our physical collection of periodicals can be found in the lounge of the Architecture Library. Check OneSearch first to see if we have the journal or magazine you're looking for, or stop by and ask us!

If we don't have what you're looking for in print, you may be able to access it online through the following databases:

Databases provide access to all kinds of scholarly and popular resources including peer-reviewed journals, academic books, newspapers, and more. Visit a list of all the databases provided by CUNY and search the list by subject here.

Below are a few databases we would recommend for research in Landscape Architecture. 

Explore archival photographs, drawings and plans from the Department of Parks and Recreation.

Browse current and historical topographic maps of the United States.

Explore a virtual map of New York City from 1609 to discover the native landscape, block by block. 

Landscape Architect Registration Examination (L.A.R.E)

In order to get licensed, students must complete the Landscape Architect Registration Examination (LARE), a four-part exam developed by the Council of Landscape Architectural Registration Boards (CLARB). Applicants for landscape architectural licensure use this exam to demonstrate sufficient knowledge, skills and abilities to provide services without endangering the health, safety and welfare of the public. The four parts of the exam are: Inventory, Analysis & Project Management; Planning & Design; Construction Documentation & Administration, and Grading, Drainage and Stormwater Management.

Below are some resources to help you prepare for the LARE.

 

Recommended Reading

The following titles are available in the library and are recommended by CLARB for preparing to take the LARE: