LibGuides: Art-Start Your Research: Library Resources

Recommended Subject Databases

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Art & Architecture Source This link opens in a new window
Covers a broad range of related subjects, from fine, decorative and commercial art, to various areas of architecture and architectural design. Strong international coverage from periodicals published English, French, Italian, German, Spanish, and Dutch. Previously Art Source (EBSCO).
Arts This link opens in a new window
Simultaneously searches multiple arts and humanities databases, including: ARTbibliographies Modern, Ethnic NewsWatch, MLA International Bibliography, and many more.
Includes:
- AFI Catalog
- African Writers Series
- American Periodicals
- ARTbibliographies Modern (ABM)
- Avery Index to Architectural Periodicals
- Black Studies Periodicals Database
- Black Women Writers
- Caribbean Literature
- Ethnic NewsWatch
- Film Index International
- GenderWatch
- Index Islamicus
- International Bibliography of Art (IBA)
- Latin American Women Writers
- Latino Literature: Poetry, Drama, and Fiction
- Music Periodicals Database
- Performing Arts Periodicals Database
- Periodicals Archive Online
- Periodicals Index Online
- Queen Victoria's Journals
- South and Southeast Asian Literature in English

Recommended General Databases

This list includes other starting places for most research topics:

Academic Search Complete This link opens in a new window
A multidisciplinary database with full text content in the arts, social sciences, humanities and sciences.
UC Library Search This link opens in a new window
Locate books, articles, and more from all UC campuses and beyond in this unified discovery and borrowing system. Use filters and alternative search scopes to narrow your results. Connect via the VPN to view all content available to you. Log in to your account to request material.

Learn to Research

UC Merced Library DIY Tutorials
Links to a number of online tutorials, both general and specific, that teach you about accessing information resources and doing library research.
UC Merced Library Workshop Recordings
A complete listing of workshop recordings arranged by topic and presentation date.

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Off-Campus & Full-Text Access

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