Key resource and research support for University of Westminster Architecture & The Built Environment Students & Staff.
Planning & Urban Design
Books & e-Books
Library Search University of Westminster library catalogue search for books, e-book and lots more- Find our guide here
Ethos PhD thesis available from the British Library for instant download with sign up
New Books A selection of new books in the Library at Marylebone
Westminster Archive Archive services collects, preserves, and provides access to records created by staff and students of the University and act as the central point of information about the University's history.
SCONUL A scheme which allows you to use books and journals at other libraries belonging to the scheme. Apply online by clicking on the link. Note: once your application has been approved you can use any of the libraries on the list.
Journal Articles
Library Search Use University of Westminster's Articles & more tab in Library Search to find online journal article. Use the Books, journals & more tab to find print journal availability. Find our guide here
RIBA Library Catalogue References to articles from over 300 journals plus references to books, exhibition catalogues, technical reports and AV material acquired by the British Architectural Library since 1984. Not full text.
Westminster Research Use University of Westminster's Westminster Research tab in Library Search to find work published by University of Westminster staff. Find out more here.
Proquest databases Search across Avery journal Index, ARTbibliographies database and Design and Applied Arts Index (DAAI) altogether
Legal resources & Policy
Planex Bibliographic abstracts on all aspects of best practice and governance in the UK public sector, including urban and rural regeneration, planning and environment. Find our guide here
Westlaw & Lexis Authoritative legal databases containing case reports, legislation, news and a range of legal texts. These resources can be navigated to by searching for them by name in Library Search.
UK Legislation National website of the government publishing all UK legislation.
Hein Online Key resource for international law, including the Law Journal Library, Foreign and International Law Resources Database and English reports.
The Planning Portal The Planning Portal is the home of planning and building regulations information and the national planning application service for England and Wales.
Industry information & News
RUDI via TransportXtra. The Resource for Urban Development International (RUDI) is the largest independent web resource dedicated to urban design and placemaking. RUDI is a good source of industry news. You can Access RUDI via library search, just search RUDI. On your first visit you will need to register.
FACTIVA. An e-resource for global newspapers and business information. Factiva can be accessed via Library Search. If off campus you may need to sign in again using your university username and password.
Construction Information Service CIS covers all aspects of legislation, standards and guidance material for building, structural, mechanical and electrical engineering. It also includes Specify-it Building (product catalogues for the construction industry) and full-text of documents from organisations such as British Standards Institute, BRE, CIBSE, RIBA Publishing and government departments. You can find the guide here
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Audio-visual
Box of Broadcasts BoB A television and radio recording and archive service offering access to over 45,000 programmes. Search and record programmes coming up in the next 7 days, watch programmes from the archive and create clips.
Lynda.com A huge range of video tutorials supporting learning in software, technology, creative and business skills all free to University of Westminster staff and currently enrolled students.
Images, Plans & Maps
RIBA Pix A visual archive of digital images from the British Architectural Library. All can be easily purchased or licensed through the RIBApix web shop. Lo-resolution images can be downloaded for non-commercial private study or research.
AJBL Digital database with information on over 1,900 projects (most from the last 20 years but including major projects back to 1900). Note: First-time users must register for a personal username and password. Our instructions can be found here
Creative Commons Access to search services providing visual content you can share, use and remix using creative commons licences
Digimap Ordnance Survey maps to view, print or save at pre-defined scales. our will need your University username and password to login. You will need to register the first time you use Digimap. Find our guidance here