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Subject Guide — Interior Design/Historical Furnishings  
Reference Resources
Finding Books
Finding Articles
Web Resources
Alyssa Jordan, Subject Librarian
Maag Library, Reference Department
(330)941-1720

Overview

Maag Library provides access to books, journals and data through print and online resources. The specific resources listed below are a portion of what is available through the library. Use the suggestions below to locate additional items throughout the library.

 
Reference Resources

Use these sources for background information or to gain an understanding of major concepts.

  • 6,000 years of housing Ref NA 7125 .S383 2000
    Evolution of house forms from the Stone Age to the present.
  • American house designs Ref NA7207 .C85 1994
    An index to popular and trade periodicals, 1850 - 1915.
  • The Antiques directory. Furniture Ref NK2206 .A57 1985
    More than 7,000 pieces of furniture, made between the 16th century and the early 20th, including British, American, Dutch, French, German, Italian, Spanish and Oriental, are illustrated, described and price-coded.
  • The dictionary of interior design Ref NK2110 .P4
    Includes illustrations for many of the entries.
  • Encyclopedia of American architecture Ref NA705 .P3 1995
    Illustrated, comprehensive reference work for information on the history, practice, style, and importance of American architecture, past and present.
  • The encyclopedia of furniture Ref NK2205 .A7 1938
    Includes illustrations for some of the entries.
  • Glossary of art, architecture, and design since 1945. Ref N34 .W34
    Terms and labels describing movements, styles, and groups derived from the vocabulary of artists and critics.
  • Illustrated dictionary of historic architecture Ref NA 31 .H56 1983
    Contains over 2000 line drawings and definitions for over 5000 important terms relating to the architectural achievements of a variety of world cultures, ancient to modern.
  • A manual of historic ornament: treating upon the evolution, tradition, and development of architecture and the applied arts, prepared for the use of students and craftsmen Ref NK1175 .G5 1971
    Surveys the evolution of historic ornament in architecture and the applied arts.
  • Old-house dictionary: an illustrated guide to American domestic architecture, 1600 - 1940 Ref NA7205 .P48 1989
    Contains more than 450 illustrations, 1500 terms, 750 definitions and 17 useful cross-references for anyone interested in American domestic architecture.
  • Studio dictionary of design & decoration Ref NK1165 .S78 1973
    More than 2000 entries cover architects, buildings, furniture, designers, crafts and other related subjects, including terminology.
 
Finding Books

Books can be found through MaagNet, the Maag Library online catalog or through the OhioLINK Catalog. Use MaagNet to locate items available through Maag Library. Use the OhioLINK catalog to locate items available through other OhioLINK institutions. These items can be requested and delivered to Maag Library for pickup.
For more help finding books, see Finding Books.

Browsing for books
Resources for Interior Design may be found throughout the library: in the Reference Room, in the General and Oversize Collections, in the Serials/Microforms area and in Government Documents. See Call Numbers and Floor Plans for assistance.

Use the following sections of the Library of Congress Classes for Fine Arts to browse the shelves for books and periodicals. (For a listing of what the initial letters of the LC Classes stand for, see the Library of Congress Classification Outline).

Some of the call numbers where you will find information are:
  • NA 1 - 9428 -- Architecture
  • NA 7100 - 7884 -- Domestic architecture. Houses. Dwellings
  • NK 1700 - 2195 -- Interior decoration. House decoration
  • NK 1700 - 2138 -- Interior decoration. General. History, etc.
  • NK 2200 - 2750 -- Furniture
  • NK 2775 - 2898 -- Rugs and carpets
  • NK 2975 - 3049 -- Tapestries
  • NK 3175 - 3296.3 -- Upholstery. Drapery
  • NK 3375 - 3496.3 -- Wallpapers
Searching For Books
See Finding Books for more information. To find books by subject, search MaagNet or the OhioLINK catalog. If you are not sure of the exact subject for the topic you are researching, begin with Interior decoration and browse the list of subjects or use one of the subjects below to get started.
  • Antiques
  • Architecture, Classical
  • Architecture, Domestic
  • Architecture, Modern
  • Decorative arts
  • Furniture
  • Furniture -- United States
  • Furniture design
  • Furniture design -- History
  • Interior decoration -- United States
 
Finding Articles

Articles are available in print and electronic sources. The information below will help you decide where to begin searching for articles.

Articles in print

The following are journals that are found in Maag Library about Furniture and Interior Design. These journals are located in the sixth floor of Maag Library and are arranged in call number order.
  • Architectural Record (1952 - 2002)
    Per NA1 .A6
  • Interior Design (Aug 1984 - 2003)
    Per NK7100 .D55

Online Articles

Many journals are now available through online subscription databases and through the OhioLINK Electronic Journal Center. Various terms can be used to search these databases, including subject and keywords. Most databases allow access by current YSU faculty, students and staff from off campus, although a few are restricted to in-library use only. For more information about connecting from home, see off-campus access.
  • America: History and Life (1969) to date
    Comprehensive bibliography of articles on the history and culture of the United States and Canada from prehistory to the present.
    On and off campus access


  • Art Abstracts (1884 to date)
    Indexes over 250 periodicals by subject and author. Check under the subject headings: Furniture, Interior design, Interior furnishings. Good source for foreign, historical, or artistic perspective.
    On and off campus access

  • Arts and Humanities Citation Index (1990 to date)
    Provides references to cited authors and articles as well as keyword searches. Includes links to the OhioLINK Electronic Journal Center for some articles.
    On Campus    Off campus


  • Avery Index to Architectural Periodicals
    Comprehensive index to the current literature of architecture and design that surveys more than 2,000 US and foreign journals. Subject keywords: Architecture, Architectural design, Furniture and decoration, and Interior design.
    On Campus    Off Campus


  • Historical Abstracts (1969 to date)
    Reference guide to the history of the world from 1450 to the present (excluding North America, which is covered in America: History and Life).
    On and off campus access


  • Humanities Abstracts (1974 to date)
    Indexes journal articles from diverse subject areas within the humanities.
    On and off campus access


  • JSTOR
    Supplies full text articles from the very first volume to the last 3-5 years for approximately 240 titles in the Arts & Sciences.
    On campus     Off campus


  • LexisNexis Academic
    Full-text articles from newspapers and magazines.
    On Campus     Off Campus


  • Newsbank Newsfile Collection
    A current awareness reference service providing access to articles from the newspapers of over 100 U.S. cities. Newsbank; review of the arts full-text articles are available on microfiche (micro fiche X 0186). Subjects to check: Furniture, Antiques-Furniture, and Decorative Arts.
    On Campus Only


  • Newspaper Source
    Full text for regional U.S. newspapers, international newspapers, newswires, and newspaper columns.
    On Campus     Off Campus
These databases provide a starting point for your research. To see other available databases, visit the Research Databases page.
 
Web Resources

The links below provide access to resources on the Internet.