I created this guide to help you with art research. It's divided into 4 types of sources:
Whether you are looking for text or images, you should be able to find some great resources in the library. A great place to start is Credo Reference, which can be found on the library's site (www.bucks.edu/library) under Databases. Find a tutorial for Credo under the "Electronic Resources" tab above. This will provide an overview of your topic, images, and citations. If you need more information you'll probably want to check JSTOR or EBSCOhost, also in the Library's Databases list. There are tutorials for EBSCO on the Journal Articles page (see the blue tabs above to get there), and once you master the EBSCO search strategy you can use it in JSTOR, too. If you're looking for images, ARTstor is your best source. The images there (art including portraits, photography, posters and printed matter) are high quality and will not lose resolution when enlarged to show on a screen. You can also zoom in on tiny details or brushstrokes. Each of these databases will help you cite the information you find in APA or MLA style, even ARTstor! (All of this will make a lot more sense after you spend some time with this research guide.)
Unlike in other disciplines, websites can be a great help in Art research. You will see some great sites, many from museums, listed on the Websites page here--see the blue tabs above to get there. Notice that there is a box containing CRAAPP Test documents to download on the left side of that page and an instructional video beneath it. These will help you avoid embarrassment and poor grades by helping you to evaluate online resources. Check them out!
If you have any questions about where to look contact me or the library. My info box is to the right of this box, and you'll also see my colleage, Andrew, there. We look forward to your questions!
