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Welcome to the resource guide for Landscape Architecture at Montana State University. This guide provides a variety of resources for people in the fields of landscape architecture and design, including article databases, journals, professional organizations, and websites. Comments and suggestions are welcome.

Digital Handout (Accessible PDF)

HANDOUT: Landscape Architecture & Design Digital Handout (Accessible PDF)
Download the accessible PDF.

Agriculture Terms and Vocabulary

Agriculture Thesaurus and Glossary
The Thesaurus and Glossary are online vocabulary tools of agricultural terms in English and Spanish, hosted by the National Agriculture Library.
Sustainable Agriculture: Definitions and Terms
From the USDA National Agriculture Library.
AGROVOC
AGROVOC is a controlled vocabulary covering all areas of interest of the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) of the United Nations, including food, nutrition, agriculture, fisheries, forestry, environment etc. It is published by FAO and edited by a community of experts.

Additional Agriculture Guides

Use these additional library guides to find information about specific areas of agriculture and agricultural research.

Agriculture Resources
Find books, articles, census and statistical data, news services, extension, information networks, reports, and weather.
Soil Surveys
A guide to help locate soil surveys in Renne Library and online.
Sustainable Food and Bioenergy Systems
Plant Science and Plant Pathology
Includes resources on Crop Science, Plant Biology, Environmental Horticulture, Plant Systems, and Sustainable Crop Production.
Montana Agricultural Experiment Station Publications
Use this guide to find information about Montana Experiment Station publications from 1895 to the present.
Montana Extension Service Publications
This guide serves as an index to Extension Service publications from 1915 to present. For current extension publications, please visit www.msuextension.org

Suggested Databases for Landscape Architecture & Design

The following databases include information about agriculture or related fields:

Agricola
Agricultural & Environmental Science Collection
Comprehensive literature in the environmental sciences (1960 - current)
Includes the following databases:
- AGRICOLA
- TOXLINE
- ESPM (Environmental Sciences and Pollution Management)
- Environmental Impact Statements (EIS)
Art Full Text
ARTstor
Avery Index to Architectural Periodicals
Biological and Agricultural Index Plus
BIOSIS
Building Green
CAB Abstracts
Environment Complete
Grow: Plant Health Exchange
ScienceDirect Journals and Books
The library has recently modified its Elsevier journal subscription. We've introduced a new article delivery service, 'Get This Article Now,' to assist current MSU students, staff, and faculty in obtaining access to journal articles not directly available through our subscription.
For more information about this service, please visit the library's website.
Web of Science Core Collection

Art & Architecture Thesaurus Online

The Art & Architecture Thesaurus is a structured vocabulary from the Getty Research Institute that can be used to improve access to information about art, architecture, and material culture. Access it here.

Subject Headings for Landscape Architecture & Design

Some possible search terms to use in browsing databases and catalogs:

Landscape Architecture
Landscape
Architecture
Architects
Gardening
Gardens
Garden Design
Landscape Design
Landscape Gardening
Landscape Industry
Urban Beautification

Landscape Architecture & Design Research Guide

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