Hi Christine,
The University of Texas Architecture Library has a sample library of contemporary architecture materials. Here is a link to the online library: http://soa.utexas.edu/matlab/search/
If you have questions, you could contact the new Materials Lab Director. Her name is Jen Wong.
http://www.utexas.edu/directory/index.php?q=jennifer+wong&scope=all&i=33
Regards, Olivia
