Survey of Art History I:  AR 110
 Instructor: D. Heinly                 Librarian:  S. Williford

 Augusta R. Kolwyck Library   http://library.chattanoogastate.edu/
Chattanooga State Technical Community College

 

Worksheet    Databases    Websites    Books    Images    Citing Sources    Extras
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Library Databases

Off-campus access requires a Username and Password.

Select to check other databases for the complete article.

Oxford Reference Online - E.g. Oxford Dictionary of Byzantium

AGent Search several databases at once.

JSTOR

For Example . . .
The JSTOR archive contains the full text of 322 scholarly journals, beginning with the very first issue of each title.

Searching JSTOR is a little different than some of the other databases.

Look for "Page of First Match" under title listing.
 

At the top of the article, look for:  

General OneFile

MasterFILE Premier

Wilson OmniFile Full Text Select

LexisNexis™ Academic

 

 

Can't find it at the library or in a database?  REQUEST it by Interlibrary Loan!

Interlibrary Loan - Articles - Request articles unavailable at the Augusta R. Kolwyck Library.
   Complete the form online OR print your citation and attach it to a request form available at the Checkout Desk. 

 

Websites

Scholar:   Set "Scholar Preferences" - "Library Links" type "Chattanooga"  - Save Preferences!
 
Google Scholar search screen - Open "Scholar Preferences"   http://scholar.google.com

  Evaluating Web Pages - Duke University

  Google Translate:  http://translate.google.com 

 
Also, try Google (not Google Scholar) - Advanced Search

 

Books

    Reference Books
        . . . a good starting place for gathering background information.  Browse these sections (check index in back).

  Religions. Mythology
    E.g. Ancient Gods Speak:  A Guide to Egyptian Religion
    E.g. Ency. of Islam and the Muslim World		 Ref BL 
  Ref BL 2428 .A53
  Ref BP 4 .E525
  History of Civilization. Archaeology Ref CB-CC
  History
   E.g. Dictionary of the Middle Ages
    Mediterranean Region. Classical		 Ref D
   Ref D 114 .D5
Ref DE
  Art Ref N
  Oxford Reference Online - E.g. Oxford Dictionary of Byzantium

    Books on Reserve
        . . . books reserved by Ms. Heinly that can be used while you are in the library

   Circulating Books
       . . . to check out and take home or access online through NetLibrary eBook Collection 

Select tab at top of library's homepage. (online tour)

Add "?" to allow for varied endings of words
    E.g. icon? will find icon, icons, iconography, etc.

Try Advanced Search to combine keywords:

    Books that you can check out will look like:
       

   More eBooks:   NetLibrary Online Ebook Collection and Humanities E-Book

    UTC Library Books  -  UTC Lupton Library's Catalog
        Chattanooga State and UTC students have access to libraries at both campuses. 
        UTC requires a CSTCC photo ID and the UTC card from Chattanooga State to check out books.
             Obtain this UTC card at our Circulation Desk.  You will need your CSTCC photo ID.
             You may check out no more than five books from the UTC library. 
                Note:   UTC charges late fines!

   

 

 Interlibrary Loan  for Books - Request books unavailable at the Augusta R. Kolwyck Library.
 

 

Images
       ARTstor database and Google Image Search

 

Use ARTstor to find images related to your chosen topic.  You'll also be able to find valuable information under the icon (description) for each image.

NOTE: Pop-Up Blockers must be TURNED OFF to use ARTstor.  An alternative is to hold down the Ctrl key whenever you click on an item in ARTstor.
Start with the  Advanced Search . . .

Some examples . . .

ArtSTOR search box

 

 

Images

Go to http://www.google.com  and select "Images" or http://images.google.com

The images may lead to helpful information as well.
Google Image search box

 

How do I cite my sources?
        MLA Citation Examples for:  Electronic Databases and Websites
            Select the database name in the bookmarks in the left frame.  Follow the samples provided.

Extras

Evaluating Web Pages - Duke University

What is Plagiarism?  (Georgetown University) and Plagiarism:  What It Is and How to Recognize and Avoid It (Writing Tutorial Services, Indiana University)

Zotero - Keep track of your sources, even cite the sources, with the powerful and free Firefox extension.  View tour.

Chattanooga State's College Reading and Writing Center   ...remember to take advantage of the free writing tutors!

 

Questions or comments?  Call 423.697.4436 or email
Created 02.16.05 by S. Williford.  Last updated 09.27.07