The British Architectural Library, sometimes referred to as the RIBA Library, was established in 1834 upon the founding of the institute with donations from members. Now, with over four million items, it is one of the three largest architectural libraries in the world and the largest in Europe. Some items from the collections are on permanent display at the Victoria and Albert Museum (V&A) in the V&A + RIBA Architecture Gallery and included in temporary exhibitions at the RIBA and across Europe and North America. Its collections include: COUNT 5
QSN1 What is another name for the Royal Institute Library? ANS1 The British Architectural Library QSN2 When was the RIBA library founded? ANS2 1834 QSN3 How many materials are housed in the RIBA library? ANS3 over four million QSN4 The British Architectural Library is the biggest library of its kind in which continent? ANS4 Europe QSN5 In what institution are some materials from the RIBA collection located? ANS5 Victoria and Albert Museum