You might also want to approach various architectural firms to see how they catalog this kind of matter. They often maintain a ‘library’ of materials samples for staff to reference. I subscribe to the listserv for the Architecture, Building Engineering, Construction and Design Caucus of the Special Libraries Association and there are lots of architectural firm librarians on that list. Here’s how to connect with them: http://abcd.sla.org/
Ginny Daley, Library Manager, Facilities Management, University of Kentucky
