Databases
How to use a database
MIAD Library Electronic Databases
To access databases via the web (either on campus or away from MIAD), start at the TOPCAT library catalog homepage and locate the Databases tile on the left-hand side of the screen. Select the database you'd like to search, and you're all set! Off-campus access will require you to enter your MIAD OneLogin information.
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ARTICLE DATABASES
Please note that you can now search EBSCOhost, Art Full Text and Science Full Text all at once in Badgerlink EBSCOhostor you can search them separately.
From business and politics to literature, psychology and the arts, ProQuest Research Library provides one-stop access to a wide range of popular academic subjects. The database includes more than 3,820 journal titles—over 2,550 in full text—from 1971 forward. It features a diversified mix of scholarly journals, trade publications, magazines, and newspapers.
EBSCOhost Web is actually a large group of databases covering academic, business, health and medical, news, and government topics. Users can choose individual databases, or may search multiple databases simultaneously. Much of the content is full-text, with articles dating from as early as the 1980’s. New articles are added daily.
The online version of Art Index, this database offers articles and citations from more than 600 major art and design periodicals as far back as 1984. Every citation includes an in-depth abstract, and full-text articles are provided for 270 journals dating back to 1997. Coverage includes fine, decorative and commercial arts and is international in scope. MIAD owns the back issues of many periodicals that are indexed by Art Full Text, giving students access to specific articles in our periodicals stacks.
This database combines the full-text content of all the Wilson science databases including Applied Science & Technology Full Text, Biological & Agricultural Index Plus, and General Science Full Text, plus science content from other Wilson databases. Articles from over 400 journals, going back as far as 1994 are included. The database also provides an abundance of graphical content--charts, diagrams, and illustrations--in PDF page images.
IMAGES
Provides more than one million digital images and associated data in the arts, architecture, humanities, and sciences. The high-quality images are “zoomable,” allowing the user to focus closely on specific details; two images may be viewed side-by-side. Images can be saved online or offline, or can be imported directly into PowerPoint. In addition to images, Quick Time Virtual Reality panoramas of important architectural sites are also available.
Please see Crystal Lemmer, Instructional Technologist, for tips on using Artstor.
VIDEO STREAMING
Subject areas of the Docuseek Essential Collection of 800+ documentary films include art and architecture, social issues, anthropology, environmental issues, sustainability, cultural and ethnic studies, biographies, gender studies and more. The collection is updated annually and showcases independent film producers and distributors including Bullfrog Films, Icarus Films, the BBC, the National Film Board of Canada as well as other independent filmmakers. This streaming service is available to all MIAD Library patrons, whether on-campus or off-campus.
BOOK CHAPTERS, E-BOOKS, & ENCYCLOPEDIAS
Bloomsbury Design Library contains multiple design resources including encyclopedias, reference works, e-books and images covering worldwide design and crafts history from 1500 BCE to the present day. Includes Bloomsbury Encyclopedia of Design, World History of Design, and an interactive timeline. Browse or search the e-books, designer bibliographies, and see museum and exhibition images.
The Bloomsbury Applied Visual Arts contains searchable access to over 170 e-books that support an education in the visual arts and design. Practical advice on idea generation, research techniques, portfolio development and more. Search individually or across all categories: Fashion and Textiles, Design and Illustration, Photography, Film and Media, Architecture and Interiors, Marketing and Advertising.
Oxford Art Online is an art and design resource with coverage from prehistory to the present day. It is an extensive online gateway for art and design research. It contains the full text of the 34-volume Grove’s Dictionary of Art, the Concise Oxford Dictionary of Art Terms, the Encyclopedia of Aesthetics and Oxford Dictionary of Art Terms, and the Oxford Companion to Western Art. Many articles are enhanced with full-color images and line drawings; image links are provided to the Art Resource searchable image database and to numerous museum and gallery websites. This database is updated regularly.
View just ARTICLE DATABASES
Please note that you can now search EBSCOhost, Art Full Text and Science Full Text all at once in Badgerlink EBSCOhostor you can search them separately.
From business and politics to literature, psychology and the arts, ProQuest Research Library provides one-stop access to a wide range of popular academic subjects. The database includes more than 3,820 journal titles—over 2,550 in full text—from 1971 forward. It features a diversified mix of scholarly journals, trade publications, magazines, and newspapers.
EBSCOhost Web is actually a large group of databases covering academic, business, health and medical, news, and government topics. Users can choose individual databases, or may search multiple databases simultaneously. Much of the content is full-text, with articles dating from as early as the 1980’s. New articles are added daily.
The online version of Art Index, this database offers articles and citations from more than 600 major art and design periodicals as far back as 1984. Every citation includes an in-depth abstract, and full-text articles are provided for 270 journals dating back to 1997. Coverage includes fine, decorative and commercial arts and is international in scope. MIAD owns the back issues of many periodicals that are indexed by Art Full Text, giving students access to specific articles in our periodicals stacks.
This database combines the full-text content of all the Wilson science databases including Applied Science & Technology Full Text, Biological & Agricultural Index Plus, and General Science Full Text, plus science content from other Wilson databases. Articles from over 400 journals, going back as far as 1994 are included. The database also provides an abundance of graphical content--charts, diagrams, and illustrations--in PDF page images.
View just IMAGE DATABASE
Provides more than one million digital images and associated data in the arts, architecture, humanities, and sciences. The high-quality images are “zoomable,” allowing the user to focus closely on specific details; two images may be viewed side-by-side. Images can be saved online or offline, or can be imported directly into PowerPoint. In addition to images, Quick Time Virtual Reality panoramas of important architectural sites are also available.
Please see Crystal Lemmer, Instructional Technologist, for tips on using Artstor.
View just STREAMING VIDEO DATABASE
Subject areas of the Docuseek Essential Collection of 800+ documentary films include art and architecture, social issues, anthropology, environmental issues, sustainability, cultural and ethnic studies, biographies, gender studies and more. The collection is updated annually and showcases independent film producers and distributors including Bullfrog Films, Icarus Films, the BBC, the National Film Board of Canada as well as other independent filmmakers. This streaming service is available to all MIAD Library patrons, whether on-campus or off-campus.
View BOOK CHAPTERS, E-BOOKS, & ENCYCLOPEDIA RESOURCES
Bloomsbury Design Library contains multiple design resources including encyclopedias, reference works, e-books and images covering worldwide design and crafts history from 1500 BCE to the present day. Includes Bloomsbury Encyclopedia of Design, World History of Design, and an interactive timeline. Browse or search the e-books, designer bibliographies, and see museum and exhibition images.
BLOOMSBURY APPLIED VISUAL ARTS (BAVA) NEW FALL 2019
Searchable access to over 170 e-books that support an education in the visual arts and design. Practical advice on idea generation, research techniques, portfolio development and more. Search individually or across all categories: Fashion and Textiles, Design and Illustration, Photography, Film and Media, Architecture and Interiors, Marketing and Advertising.
Oxford Art Online is an art and design resource with coverage from prehistory to the present day. It is an extensive online gateway for art and design research. It contains the full text of the 34-volume “Grove’s Dictionary of Art,” the “Concise Oxford Dictionary of Art Terms,” the “Encyclopedia of Aesthetics and Oxford Dictionary of Art Terms”, and the “Oxford Companion to Western Art.” Many articles are enhanced with full-color images and line drawings; image links are provided to the Art Resource searchable image database and to numerous museum and gallery websites. This database is updated regularly.
ARTICLE DATABASES
Please note that you can now search EBSCOhost, Art Full Text and Science Full Text all at once in Badgerlink EBSCOhostor you can search them separately.
From business and politics to literature, psychology and the arts, ProQuest Research Library provides one-stop access to a wide range of popular academic subjects. The database includes more than 3,820 journal titles—over 2,550 in full text—from 1971 forward. It features a diversified mix of scholarly journals, trade publications, magazines, and newspapers.
EBSCOhost Web is actually a large group of databases covering academic, business, health and medical, news, and government topics. Users can choose individual databases, or may search multiple databases simultaneously. Much of the content is full-text, with articles dating from as early as the 1980’s. New articles are added daily.
The online version of Art Index, this database offers articles and citations from more than 600 major art and design periodicals as far back as 1984. Every citation includes an in-depth abstract, and full-text articles are provided for 270 journals dating back to 1997. Coverage includes fine, decorative and commercial arts and is international in scope. MIAD owns the back issues of many periodicals that are indexed by Art Full Text, giving students access to specific articles in our periodicals stacks.
This database combines the full-text content of all the Wilson science databases including Applied Science & Technology Full Text, Biological & Agricultural Index Plus, and General Science Full Text, plus science content from other Wilson databases. Articles from over 400 journals, going back as far as 1994 are included. The database also provides an abundance of graphical content--charts, diagrams, and illustrations--in PDF page images.
IMAGES
Provides more than one million digital images and associated data in the arts, architecture, humanities, and sciences. The high-quality images are “zoomable,” allowing the user to focus closely on specific details; two images may be viewed side-by-side. Images can be saved online or offline, or can be imported directly into PowerPoint. In addition to images, Quick Time Virtual Reality panoramas of important architectural sites are also available.
Please see Crystal Lemmer, Instructional Technologist, for tips on using Artstor.
BOOK CHAPTERS, E-BOOKS, & ENCYCLOPEDIAS
Bloomsbury Design Library has combined with Bloomsbury Applied Visual Arts E-Book database and contains multiple design resources including encyclopedias, reference works, e-books and images covering worldwide design and crafts history from 1500 BCE to the present day. Includes Bloomsbury Encyclopedia of Design, World History of Design, and an interactive timeline. Browse or search the e-books, designer bibliographies, and see museum and exhibition images.
This resource also provides access to over 170 e-books that support an education in the visual arts and design. Practical advice on idea generation, research techniques, portfolio development and more. Search individually or across all categories: Fashion and Textiles, Design and Illustration, Photography, Film and Media, Architecture and Interiors, Marketing and Advertising.
Oxford Art Online is an art and design resource with coverage from prehistory to the present day. It is an extensive online gateway for art and design research. It contains the full text of the 34-volume “Grove’s Dictionary of Art,” the “Concise Oxford Dictionary of Art Terms,” the “Encyclopedia of Aesthetics and Oxford Dictionary of Art Terms”, and the “Oxford Companion to Western Art.” Many articles are enhanced with full-color images and line drawings; image links are provided to the Art Resource searchable image database and to numerous museum and gallery websites. This database is updated regularly.