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Y.T. and Louise Lee Lum Library
Underwritten by the Appraisal Institute Education Trust

Y.T. and Louise Lee Lum Library provides reference services in the subject area of real estate appraisal. Whether you need information on the valuation process, articles on appraising special purpose properties, answers to questions of methodology, or additional resource referrals, the Lum Library can help meet your information requirements.

Receive full access to all the library’s online catalog (sign in required, members only).

Explore the library's online catalog (nonmember).

Featured Resource

The library’s nonmember online catalog provides these resources:
  • The Appraisal Journal
    1960 – current
  • Valuation (Insights & Perspectives)
    1996 – current
  • Real Estate Appraiser (& Analyst)
    1960-1992
  • Browse tables of contents of The Appraisal Journal and Valuation
  • Materials are available for delivery, please contact staff for nonmember fees.
Contact the Lum Library:
  T  312-335-4467
  F  312-335-4486
  E  ailibrary@appraisalinstitute.org
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  • Online catalog with links to download articles and papers
  • Ability to keyword search from volume 1 number 1:
    - The Appraisal Journal
    - Real Estate Appraiser
    - Valuation (Insights & Perspectives)
  • Online information databases:
    - Encyclopedia of Associations
    - FirstSearch
  • Tables of contents with links to download articles:
    - The Appraisal Journal
    - Valuation (Insights & Perspectives)
  • InfoExchange Ads
    - 10 year master list
  • Trend Reports
  • Full access to all library resources
  • Expert library staff research services
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