ART 4351 Studio Seminar
This guide provides basic search strategies, recommended books and research databases for your projects in this course. It is not intended to be comprehensive. For more information or for one-on-one assistance, please contact Kelly McBride, come by the Reference Desk or use the online form to submit a request for a RAP Session.
- Reference books (General & Subject Encyclopedias)
- Finding books through the WNCLN Catalog
- Finding books beyond WNCLN: searching WorldCat
- Databases
- Ordering materials from other libraries
- Where to go for Help
Reference Books
The Dictionary of Art
ASU Ref. N31 .D5 1996 -
34 volume set which covers all forms of the visual arts: painting, sculpture, architecture, graphic and decorative arts, and photography, from prehistory to the 1990s [See online version Grove Art Online].
Encyclopedia of World Art
ASU REF N31.E533 1959-1987 - A seventeen volume set which covers architecture, sculpture, painting, and every other man-made object, in the broadest sense.
Schirmer Encyclopedia of Art
ASU REF N31.L3 2002 - This 4 volume set includes over 100 topical articles which focus on eras, movements, and genres. In addition, over 300 biographies are included.
Finding books through the WNCLN Catalog
Try a Keyword Search first. Your strategy will either be to use a specific word or phrase or to construct a more extensive search strategy using Boolean operators (AND/OR).
Examples: soft sculpture | women and society
Do a Subject Search using Library of Congress Subject Headings either from highly relevant books that your Keyword Search turned up or from broad headings you find by browsing the Catalog by Subject.
Examples: whistler james mcneill | family violence | enamel and enameling | gaia hypothesis | textile crafts
Finding books beyond WNCLN: searching WorldCat
WorldCat lists over 48 million books, manuscripts and other materials on all subjects in libraries around the world. To find the "best books" on your topic, you may need to borrow books from other libraries. In order to borrow these materials you will need to use Interlibrary loan and set up an Illiad account. For more information on setting up an account go to the library homepage select the Services tab then select ILLiad
Databases
Depending on the focus of your topic, you might find useful information in one of the databases listed below. Be aware that there is overlap in the journals indexed by the various databases. You may also consult the list of Databases by Subject to figure out which databases will index journals or books from other perspectives related to your topic.
Selected Databases
- Multidisciplinary
- Art
- History
- Science
- Sociology
Multidisciplinary:
Academic Search Premier - Covers a wide array of academic disciplines including biological sciences, economics, communications, computer sciences, engineering, language and linguistics, arts and literature, medical sciences and women's studies.
JSTOR - [Hint: select Advanced Search] Journal coverage in the following areas: African American Studies; Anthropology; Asian Studies; Ecology; Economics; Education; Finance; History; Literature; Mathematics; Philosophy; Political Science; Population Studies; Sociology.
Art:
Art Full Text - archaeology, architecture, art history, crafts, decorative arts, graphic arts, industrial and interior design, landscape architecture, museology, film, video, painting, photography, sculpture, textiles.
Grove Dictionary of Art - Covers every aspect of the visual arts - painting, sculpture, graphic arts, architecture, decorative arts and photography - from prehistory to the present day.
Art & Humanities Citation Index - Coverage of the arts and humanities and related social science and science information.
History:
America History & Life - U.S. and Canadian history and culture from prehistoric times to the present, including American Studies, Literature/Folklore, Genealogy, Women's Studies/Gender Studies, Interdisciplinary Studies, Anthropology, Sociology, History of Science.
Historical Abstracts - Coverage of the world from 1450 to the present (excluding the United States and Canada ). Topics covered include Multicultural Studies, Sociology, Psychology, Women's Studies/Gender Studies, Religion, Anthropology, Political Science, History of Scientific.
Science:
Science Direct - Coverage of academic journals in the following areas: Biological Sciences; Business & Management Science; Earth Sciences; Engineering & Technology; Environmental Science; Materials Science; Social Sciences.
Sociology:
Sociological Abstracts - Covers all aspects of sociology, including culture and social structure, demography, human biology, environmental interactions, family and social welfare, social psychology, women's studies.
Contemporary Women's Issues - covers a wide range of topics: social & political issues; violence and sexual exploitation; development and human rights.
Ordering Materials from other libraries
You may need to use one of the following Document Delivery options to obtain your materials.
ABC-Express
If the material is available locally through the WNCLN catalog you may use the ABC-Express service to order journals and books and have them delivered in 48 hours.
ILLiad (Interlibrary Loan)
If the material is not available locally through the WNCLN catalog you will need to use ILLiad to order journals and books. Items are usually delivered in 5 -10 business days. You must first register for an Illiad account go to: Illiad or ask for assistance at the Reference/Information desk
Where to go for help
Library Homepage
http://www.library.appstate.edu
The Reference/Information Desk
Phone us at 262-2820 or come by in person.
Ask-A-Librarian
http://www.library.appstate.edu/reference/askref.html
Reference help via email, phone or IM (chat).
Research Advisory Program (RAP Session)
http://www.library.appstate.edu/reference/rap_request
Complete the online form to submit a request for an appointment with a librarian for in-depth research assistance.
How to Cite Sources
http://www.library.appstate.edu/reference/howTo/cite/index.html
Belk Library's guide for citing sources.
Content editor: Kelly R. McBride, mcbridekr@appstate.edu, Learning & Research Services
Last content update 08/19/08