This document provides an overview of library resources for art research, including databases, books, articles, and other sources. It outlines the research process, from defining a topic to evaluating sources. Search strategies like keywords, subject headings, and Boolean operators are covered. Methods for retrieving full-text articles and images are explained. Chicago citation style examples are given for books, articles, and images.

1. Art Research Methodologies Spring 2011

4. E-books

5. DVD, VHS

6. WRLC

8. Bibliography History of Art (BHA)

9. Design & Applied Arts (DAAI)

10. ARTBibliographies Modern

11. Avery Index to Architectural Periodicals

13. Oxford Art Online

15. Articles

17. ProQuest Research Library (British Journal of Photography)

18. JSTOR (Artibus et Historiae, ARTstor images)

20. Research Process DefineYour Topic DetermineYour Information Needs Locate and Retrieve Relevant Information Access Information using Technology Evaluate Information UseInformation Ethically

21. What are the 4 steps in the Research Process? 1. Pick a topic 2. Where to search (catalog, databases) 3. How to search (keywords) 4. How to get it (find the article) 5. Is what I found any good 6. Write the paper

22. Tips & Tricks State your topic as a question. Identify concepts. Narrow or broaden your topic. Keep a list of search terms that work for your topic & add as you go. Works whether you’re writing a brief paper or an in-depth research paper.

23. Find an image you want to explore? Artist: David MALANGI DAYMIRRINGU (Australia; Manharrngu people; 1927 – 1999) Title: Gurrmirringuthe Great Hunter [Manharrngu mortuary rite #1] 1969natural earth pigments on eucalyptus bark 111.0 h x 74.5 w cm Repository: National Gallery of Art, Australia For more information: http://artsearch.nga.gov.au/Detail.cfm?IRN=68078

24. Brainstorm: Search Terms David Malangi Bark, bark painting Australia, Australian…OR Oceanic Aboriginal, aborigine Funeral, burial, death Related searches: ceremony, beliefs, symbolism, iconography, imagery like berry trees and didgeridoo, culture, ancestors *Try as general searches & see what you find…

25. Let’s try searching… http://library.gmu.edu

26. Start with General Search & Then Refine Keyword: “bark painting” Example from Library Catalog Use similar approach in databases

27. Subject Headings Links Advantages: Refine your topic Narrow your focus Take search in new direction Find resources wouldn’t have found otherwise Databases offer similar features

29. Simplest search

30. Looks for records that match the words typed, not the ideas represented by the words

31. Controlled Vocabulary (Subjects):

32. Uses subject headings for more refined results

33. Looks for records that match the ideas represented by the words.

34. Terms are standardized

36. More Search Strategies AND/OR/NOT Combine keywords to narrow/broaden your search AND— NARROWS YOUR SEARCH EX: Interior Design AND Color OR—EXPANDS YOUR SEARCH EX: Film or videoOR Wall paintings or murals NOT—LIMITS TERMS FROM SEARCH NOT Color Interior design AND Film Video Software Maya

37. Advantages of… Books Good for background information, timeline, definitions, etc. Length allow author to go more in-depth into a subject Articles More specialized searching Better for newer artists/designers (may not have books yet) More current information—more recently published

38. Individual Record—Book

39. Individual Record—Article

40. Getting the Article Step 1: Mason Link OR E-Journal Finder Check here first to see if your journal is available online. You'll need the full citation to find an article: 1) Title of Journal (Source) 2) Year 3) Volume/Issue, 4) Title of Article, 5) Author, 6) and Page Number. Step 2: Mason Library Catalog So you didn't find it in E-Journal Finder? We may own the print copy, so check the Mason Library Catalog for our print holdings. Hint: Click on "Journal Titles" before running your search. Step 3:WRLC Libraries Catalog (ALADIN) Still no luck? Try searching ALADIN, the Washington Research Library Consortium Catalog. This is a great service!! The article may be at GW or Georgetown, if they have it we can probably get it to you in about 2-days. Step 4: Interlibrary Loan (ILLiad) Sometimes an article is harder to find. In this situation you should use InterLibrary Loan (ILL). ILL articles can come from anywhere -- around the state, country or world. Start your research early if you want to take advantage of this service.

42. Print AND Online

43. CRAAP Test:

44. Currency

45. Relevance

46. Authority

47. Accuracy

49. Citing Articles: Example of Works Cited from Art Full Text Articles cited in Chicago using the research database Art Full Text

50. Questions? Jenna Rinalducci Visual Arts Liaison Librarian jrinaldu@gmu.edu 703-993-3720 Other options Infoguides: http://infoguides.gmu.edu IM Reference Desk