finding-aids
Starting your search
When looking for materials in the UAF libraries, don't hesitate to ask a librarian at the Reference Desk, 474-7482. It's our job to help you find materials.
Use Goldmine , the library catalog, to find scores and recordings owned by the Rasmuson Library.
General search tips
To find recordings or scores, in Goldmine:
Articles Start with an index to locate articles in journals, newspapers or magazines. An index allows you to search by subject, author, or keywords that describe your topic.
Art Abstracts (via OCLC FirstSearch) - 1984 to present
Art index (print) 1929-1983 - N1 A75 INDEXES
This index lists journal articles in the fields of archaeology, architecture, art history, arts and crafts, fine arts, graphic films, and planning and landscape design. It also indexes illustrations by name and by name of the artist.
Humanities Abstracts (via OCLC FirstSearch)
Humanities index (print) 1974-1998 - AI3 H85 INDEXES
This index lists journal articles in the fields of archaeology and classical studies, area studies, folklore, history, language and literature, literary and political criticism, performing arts, philosophy, religion, and theology.
Arts & Humanities Search (via OCLC FirstSearch)
Indexes arts and humanities journals and relevant material from social and natural science journals. Corresponds to the Arts & Humanities Citation Index.
Academic Search Premier (via EbscoHost)
Reader's Guide Abstracts (via OCLC FirstSearch)
JSTOR
Wilson Select Plus (via OCLC FirstSearch)
Books The items below include the Title of the resource and it's Call Number .
Bibliographies & Guides to the Literature
Applied and decorative arts: a bibliographic guide to basic reference works, histories, and handbooks
NK1110 E47
Architecture: a bibliographic guide to basic reference works...
NA2520 E47 1984
Fine arts: a bibliographic guide to basic reference works...
N7425 E47 1975
The humanities: a selective guide to information sources
AZ221 B53 1994 REF
250 Years of Afro-American art : an annotated bibliography
N6538 N5 I36 1981
Women Artists in the United States: a selective bibliography...on the fine and decorative arts, 1750-1986
Encyclopedias
Architecture A to Z : a rough guide
NA31 H39 2001
Encyclopedia of Aesthetics
BH56 E53 1998 REF
Encyclopedia of comparative iconography: themes depicted in works of art
N7560 E53 1998 RE
Encyclopedia of interior design
NK1165 E48 1997 REF
The Encyclopedia of world art - 17v.
N31 E53 REF
The Continuum encyclopedia of native art : worldview, worldview, symbolism, and culture in Africa, Oceania, and native North America
E98.A7 W49 2000 REF
Larousse encyclopedia of Byzantine and medieval art
N5970 .H813 REF
Larousse encyclopedia of prehistoric and ancient art
N5300 .H953 [1962] REF
Larousse encyclopedia of Renaissance and Baroque art
N6350 .H813 [1964] REF
Macmillan encyclopedia of architects
NA40 .M25 1982 REF
Museum of American folk art encyclopedia of twentieth-century American folk art and artists
NK808 .R6 1990 REF
Praeger Encyclopedia of Art (5v)
N33 .P68 REF
Dictionaries
The Concise Oxford dictionary of art and artists
N33 .C59 1990 REF
The Dictionary of Art (34v.)
N31 .D5 1996 REF
A Dictionary of art terms and techniques
N33 .M36 REF
Dictionary of twentieth-century art
N6490 .C5317 1998 REF
The HarperCollins dictionary of art terms and techniques
N33 .M37 1992 REF
International dictionary of art and artists
N40 I55 1990 REF
McGraw-Hill dictionary of art
N33 .M23 REF
Dictionary of Art Titles
N33 R56 2000 REF
Handbooks
The Artist's handbook of materials and techniques
ND1500 M3 1982
The Oxford companion to twentieth-century art
N6490 O94 REF
Contemporary art trends 1960-1980
N6490 B44
Modern arts criticism
N40 .M62 REF
Index to Reproductions
Catalogue of reproductions of paintings 1860 to 1973
ND189 .U54 1974 REF
Fine art reproductions of old & modern masters
NE1860 .N4 A32 REF
Index to two-dimensional art works (2v.)
N7525 .K67 REF
Print index : a guide to reproductions
NE90 .P17 1983 REF
World painting index (2v.)
ND45 .H38 2v. and supplement REF
Biography
A Biographical dictionary of women artists in Europe and America since 1850
N6757 .D86 1989 REF
The Classified directory of artists' signatures, symbols & monograms
N45 .C36 1982 REF
Contemporary artists
N6490 C6567 1996 REF
Dictionary of women artists
N8354 D53 1997 REF
Dictionary of artists in America, 1564-1860
N6536 N4 REF
The Facts on File dictionary of design and designers
NK1165 .J47 1984 REF
Index to Artistic Biography of American painters, sculptors & engravers
N6536 .F5 1986 REF
Victorian painters
ND467 M26 1969b
Who's who in American art
N6536 W5 REF
Women artists in America; eighteenth century to the present
N6536 C5199 REF
Directories
American art directory
N50 A54 REF
Artist's & graphic designer's market 2000
N51 .A78 REF
The directory of museums & living displays
AM1 .H78 1985 REF
The Official museum directory
AM10 .A2 O4 REF
Web Resources
Additional Resources
To find in-depth information about art and artists you search the Goldmine (the library catalog) by subject.
Subject headings which might be helpful include:
AFRO-AMERICAN ARTISTS
ARCHITECTURE
ART IMPRESSIONISM (ART)
DECORATION AND ORNAMENT
DRAWING
PAINTING
PHOTOGRAPHY
SCULPTURE
SURREALISM
WOMEN ARTISTS
To locate books on particular artists, you should search the online catalog by subject using the individual's last name as the subject:
PICASSO, PABLO
Art Resources Subject Guide
Not sure where to start?
Try searching these general databases to find scholarly journal articles.
Then try:
To find individual titles owned by UAF:
Search Goldmine (the UAF online catalog).
Search commercial indexes and full-text databases, especially GPO Monthly Catalog .
Some older material may not be in any computer catalog or index. Consult the Government Documents staff for assistance in locating this material.
For Electronic Reserves (ERes)
Search ERes for electronic reserves. You can search by department, instructor, or course number. To access electronic reserves, you'll need the password that your instructor gave to you.
When searching Goldmine for oral histories:
Type a keyword in the words or phrase search box.
In a second box, use the drop down arrow to select a words or phrase and type the words: sound recording .
Example:
Tip :
Rasmuson Library subscribes to 33 current newspapers from Alaska and northwestern Canada. We have over 5700 reels of Alaska newspaper microfilm, representing more than 500 different newspapers.
Author: ffalf
Updated: 01/07/2008
Articles Start with an index to locate articles in journals, newspapers or magazines. An index allows you to search by subject, author, or keywords that describe your topic.
Start with an index to locate articles in journals, newspapers or magazines. An index allows you to search by subject, author, or keywords that describe your topic.
Books Listed below are selected biographical resources which are available in most libraries. Some of these are available in the UAf Rasmuson Library.
General
Current Biography (CT100 C8 REF), a biographical dictionary
Authors
African American Writers
PS153 N5 A344 1990 REF
American Writers
PS129 A55 REF
British Writers
PR85 B688 REF
Contemporary Authors
Z1010 C65 REF
The Critical Perspective - a brief portraits of crucial British and American Authors
PR85 C76 1985 REF
Dictionary of Literary Biography
PN451 D53 REF
Modern American Women Writers
PS151 M54 1991 REF
Latin American Writers
PQ7081 A1 L37 1989 REF
Scientists
The biographical dictionary of scientists
Q141.B528 2000 REF
Biographical dictionary of women in science : pioneering lives from ancient times to the mid-20th century
Q141.B5285 2000 REF
Collins biographical dictionary of scientists / edited by Trevor Williams - Q141.C65 1994 REF
Web Resources General Biographies
Subject Biographies
Artists
Historical Figures
Musicians
Philosophers and Writers
Scientists
Additional Resources To find in-depth biographies for specific persons, try a KEYWORD search the Goldmine, the UAF online catalog.
Example:
Einstein and biography
For information on "biographical writing" try the following SUBJECT search:
Biography as a literary form
**Always remember to check the copyright date to see how current the information is.
Biography Resources Subject Guide
Author: ffalf
Updated: 01/07/2008