The Library has the following 2 databases for a trial period beginning today and ending on November 1st.
Art & Architecture Complete:
Art & Architecture Complete is a leading database for the study of art and architecture, it provides full-text coverage of 380 periodicals and more than 220 books. In addition, Art & Architecture Complete offers cover-to-cover indexing and abstracts for more than 780 academic journals, magazines and trade publications, as well as for over 230 books. The database also provides selective coverage for 70 additional publications and an Image Collection of over 63,000 images provided by Picture Desk and others.
Art & Architecture Complete has been designed for use by a diverse audience that includes art scholars, artists, designers, college students, and general researchers.
This database covers a wide variety of pertinent subjects, including antiques, art and art history, interior and landscape design, and more.
http://search.ebscohost.com/login.aspx?authtype=ip,uid&profile=ehost&defaultdb=vth
Avery Index to Architectural Periodicals
Avery Index to Architectural Periodicals, published by Columbia University, is the only comprehensive American guide to the current literature of architecture and design. This database surveys more than 2,500 U.S. and foreign journals. The index covers international, scholarly and popular periodical literature, including publications of professional associations, U.S. state and regional periodicals, and major serial publications on the architecture and design of Europe, Asia, Latin America and Australia. This database also provides nearly 13,000 citation records for architects’ obituaries.
http://search.ebscohost.com/login.aspx?authtype=ip,uid&profile=ehost&defaultdb=bvh
Please try these 2 databases, pass them on to your students and let us know how you would use them in your classes.
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