Industrial design

Statement of programs and library needs

Library acquisitions in industrial design reflect present and future needs of the following.

1. Students and faculty in the Industrial Design Program in the College of Architecture and Urban Studies. The Industrial Design Program, in planning since 1990, was initiated in 1993/1994. The program, which deals with all areas of industrial and product design, offers a four-year program leading to the B. S. degree in Industrial Design.

2. Students and faculty in the architecture and design programs of the College of Architecture and Urban Studies.

I. Collection areas

A. Area: Industrial Design

 

B. Classes and Levels

NA          Architecture                       Research
T           Technology--General                Research
TA          Engineering - General Human
              engineering, Engineering design  Research
TH          Building Construction, Decoration  Research
TS          Manufactures, Packaging,
              various industries               Research
TT          HandicraftsStudy
TX 298-315  The House.  Apparatus and
              Furnishings                      Study

C. Chronology

Emphasis is on the modern industrial period; however, history dealing with the object in ancient to contemporary periods is appropriate to the collection.

D. Geographic Guidelines

Emphasis is on American and European industrial design. Nonetheless, it is crucial to have materials not only about design in varied geographical areas, but to have periodicals and monographs originating from these countries as well. Domus, Abitare, Modo, Form, and Bauform are among the most important periodicals and a respectable collection in industrial design will reflect an international character.

E. Languages

The study of industrial design involves languages other than English, although English will be the main language of the collection. Periodicals, monographs and pictorial works on international design originate from all European countries (especially Germany, Scandinavian countries, Switzerland, Italy and England) and Japan. The quality of illustration is often more important than language. Translations of major works are acquired when available.

F. Treatment

The collection is supported by monographs and periodicals. Scholarly and theoretical works (often from university presses, international design schools, international art museums, etc.) are acquired, as well as highly illustrated exhibition catalogs and monographs showing the industrial product, its creation, use, meanings, and value in society. A balance is maintained between the research oriented, indexed journals and illustrated, high-quality trade periodicals.

G. Formats

Primarily print for monographs and most journals, though electronic full-text is also of growing importance for journals. Bibliographic databases are available through the Internet. Videos, disks, and slides and disks are acquired through faculty request.

II. Acquisition Strategy

Materials are selected for purchase by the art and architecture librarian. Faculty are encouraged to suggest materials and review the collection. Students are encouraged to suggest titles as well. Criteria for purchase include relevance for curriculum, demand, need, availability, price, reputation of author and publisher, and quality of illustration. University press books come on blanket order, but the smaller exhibitions, works in series, and European publications need to be monitored through catalogs, journal reviews, and bibliographies. The periodical collection is reviewed annually for additions and cancellations.

Journals regularly routed to the librarian include Design Issues and Design Book Review.

III. Collection Notes

The industrial design curriculum draws heavily from humanities, social sciences and science. A student thinks about the aesthetics, history, social use and meaning as well as the technology of the industrial object. Design for special needs, human factors and health issues are areas that touch collections in other areas. History of technology, environmental issues, ergonomics, economics, engineering and social systems play into the study of design. Textbooks and dissertations from other schools are generally not collected.

Revised 11/2000