Information Resources in the Humanities and the Arts
6th Edition
Published on 30. November 2012
Book
Paperback/Softback
484 pages
978-1-59884-833-5 (ISBN)
Description
This familiar guide to information resources in the humanities and the arts, organized by subjects and emphasizing electronic resources, enables librarians, teachers, and students to quickly find the best resources for their diverse needs.
Authoritative, trusted, and timely, Information Resources in the Humanities and the Arts: Sixth Edition introduces new librarians to the breadth of humanities collections, experienced librarians to nature of humanities scholarship, and the scholars themselves to a wealth of information they might otherwise have missed.
This new version of a classic resource-the first update in over a decade-has been refreshed to account for the myriad of digital resources that have rewritten the rules of the reference and research world, and been expanded to include significantly increased coverage of world literature and languages. This book is invaluable for a wide variety of users: librarians in academic, public, school, and special library settings; researchers in religion, philosophy, literature, and the performing and visual arts; graduate students in library and information science; and teachers and students in humanities, the arts, and interdisciplinary degree programs.
Authoritative, trusted, and timely, Information Resources in the Humanities and the Arts: Sixth Edition introduces new librarians to the breadth of humanities collections, experienced librarians to nature of humanities scholarship, and the scholars themselves to a wealth of information they might otherwise have missed.
This new version of a classic resource-the first update in over a decade-has been refreshed to account for the myriad of digital resources that have rewritten the rules of the reference and research world, and been expanded to include significantly increased coverage of world literature and languages. This book is invaluable for a wide variety of users: librarians in academic, public, school, and special library settings; researchers in religion, philosophy, literature, and the performing and visual arts; graduate students in library and information science; and teachers and students in humanities, the arts, and interdisciplinary degree programs.
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Series
Edition
6th edition
Language
English
Place of publication
United States
Publishing group
Bloomsbury Publishing Plc
Target group
Professional and scholarly
Dimensions
Height: 254 mm
Width: 178 mm
Thickness: 26 mm
Weight
902 gr
ISBN-13
978-1-59884-833-5 (9781598848335)
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Persons
Anna H. Perrault, PhD, is professor emerita in the School of Information at the University of South Florida, Tampa, FL. Her published works include Libraries Unlimited's United States History: A Selective Guide to Information Sources.
Elizabeth S. Aversa, PhD, is professor in the School of Library and Information Studies at The University of Alabama, Tuscaloosa, AL, where she was director from 2003 through June 2011. Aversa was coauthor of the Third, Fourth, and Fifth Editions of Libraries Unlimited's The Humanities: A Selective Guide to Information Sources, and has had her articles published in numerous journals, newsletters, and books.
Elizabeth S. Aversa, PhD, is professor in the School of Library and Information Studies at The University of Alabama, Tuscaloosa, AL, where she was director from 2003 through June 2011. Aversa was coauthor of the Third, Fourth, and Fifth Editions of Libraries Unlimited's The Humanities: A Selective Guide to Information Sources, and has had her articles published in numerous journals, newsletters, and books.
Content
Contents
Preface
Acknowledgments
PART ONE-GENERAL HUMANITIES AND THE ARTS
Chapter 1: The Humanities and the Arts in the 21st Century
Anna H. Perrault
Working Definition of the Humanities
Nature of Scholarship in the Humanities
Characteristics of Literatures in the Humanities
Information Seeking and Use in the Humanities
Trends in the Academy and Libraries
Scholarly Communication
Digital Libraries, Texts, and Collections
Digital Humanities
Works Cited
Websites
Helpful Resources and Further Reading
Collection Development
Open Access and Scholarly Communication
Chapter 2: Multidisciplinary Resources in the Humanities and the Arts
Anna H. Perrault
Electronic Reference Resources
Online Subscription Databases
Digital Libraries and Collections
Open Access Resources
Printed Resources
Specialized Topics
Antiquarian and Rare Books
Conservation and Preservation
Grants and Funding Agencies
Museums
Review Tools
Tools for Writers
Organizations and Societies
PART TWO-PHILOSOPHY AND RELIGION
Chapter 3: Philosophy
Elizabeth S. Aversa
Introduction
Working Definition of Philosophy
Major Divisions of the Field
Use and Users of Philosophy Information
Libraries, Information Centers, and Special Collections in Philosophy
Works Cited
Websites
Selected Information Sources in Philosophy
Databases and Digital Collections
Open Access Resources
Print Resources
Organizations
Chapter 4: Religion
Elizabeth S. Aversa
Introduction
Working Definition of Religion
Major Divisions of the Field
Use and Users of Information in Religion
Works Cited
Information Sources in Religion, Mythology and Folklore
General Sources on Religion
Databases and Digital Collections
Print Resources
Open Access Resources
Organizations
Sacred Works
The Bible and Bible Study Tools
Religious Belief Systems
Buddhism
Christianity
Hinduism
Islam
Judaism
Sikh
New Religions and Sects
Mythology and Folklore
Open Access Resources
Print Resources
PART THREE-LITERATURE AND LANGUAGES
Chapter 5: Literature and Literary Studies
Anna H. Perrault
Introduction
Working Definition of Literature
Divisions and Forms of Literature
Use and Users in Literary Studies
Electronic Texts and Digital Collections
Resources for Librarians
Works Cited
Website
Selected Resources in Literature and Literary Studies
General Resources for Literature
Databases and Digital Collections
Printed Resources
Open Access Resources
Major Organizations
Fiction
Databases and Digital Collections
Printed Resources
Genre and Reader's Advisory
Databases
Printed Resources
Open Access Resources
Genre Specialized by Topic
Gothic and Horror
Graphic Novels
Historical Fiction
Mystery and Detective Fiction
Pulp Fiction
Romance
Science Fiction and Fantasy
Street Lit
Poetry
Databases
Digital Collections
Printed Resources
Open Access Resources
Specialized Topics in Literature
Ethnic Studies
Gender Studies
Chapter 6: World Literature and Languages
Sonia Ramirez Wohlmuth
World Literature
Resources in World Literature
Databases and Digital Collections
Open Access Resources
Organizations
Printed Monographs, Sets, and Series
Literature by Region or Country
Africa
Americas
Asia
Europe
Specialized Topics in World Literature
Holocaust, Genocide, and Testimonial Literature
Women Writers
Literary Translation
Science Fiction and Fantastic Literature
World Languages and Linguistics
General Resources
Online Dictionaries and Databases
Scholarly and Professional Associations and Institutes
Printed Monographs, Sets, and Series
Language Resources by Geographic Region
Africa
Americas
Asia
Europe
PART FOUR-PERFORMING ARTS
Chapter 7:Performing Arts
Elizabeth S. Aversa
Introduction
Working Definition of the Performing Arts
Major Divisions of the Field
Use and Users of Performing Arts Information
Works Cited
Website
Major Organizations, Information Centers, and Special Collections
Selected Information Sources in the Performing Arts
Performing Arts, General
Databases
Open Access Resources
Print Resources
Chapter 8: Dance and Theater
Elizabeth S. Aversa and Richard LeComte
Dance
Indexes and Serials
Print Resources
Open Access Resources
Specialized Topics in Dance
Organizations
Theater
Databases
Open Access Resources
Print Resources
Specialized Topics in Theater
American Theater
Drama, Theory, and Criticism
Plays and Playwrights
Performances and Performers
Stagecraft, Production, and Education
International Theater Resources
Asian Theater Resources
British Theater Resources
German Theater Resources
Latin American Theater Resources
Russian Theater Resources
Organizations
Chapter 9: Music
Cynthia Miller
Introduction
Information Sources in Music
Online Resources
Encyclopedias and Dictionaries
Indexes to Periodical Literature
Indexes of Music and Thematic Catalogs
Recorded Music, Scores, and Sheet Music
Print Resources
General Guides to Research
General Encyclopedias and Dictionaries
Biographical Encyclopedias and Dictionaries
Resources for Finding and Identifying Music
Vocal and Instrumental Music
Vocal Music
Song Indexes
Instrumental Music
Indexes to Scholarly Editions and Anthologies
Thematic Catalogs
Resources for Finding Literature about Music
Vocal Music
Instrumental Music
Music History, Theory, and Music Education
Music History
Source Readings
Special Topics in Music
American Music
Jazz
Musical Instruments
Musical Theatre
Opera
Popular Music
Folk, Blues, Ragtime, Country, and Gospel
Rock
Technology
Women in Music
World Music
Libraries.
Music Librarianship
Directories and Career Information
Organizations
Chapter 10: Film, Radio, Television, and Video
Elizabeth S. Aversa
Film
Databases and Digital Collections
Open Access Resources
Print Resources
Special Topics in Film
Animation
History of Film
People in Film
Professional Associations and Organizations in Film
Radio
Television and Video
PART FIVE-VISUAL ARTS
Chapter 11 Visual Arts
Anna H. Perrault
Introduction to the Visual Arts
Working Definition of the Visual Arts.
Major Divisions of Visual Arts
Art Information Resources
Use and Users of Art Information Resources
Arts and Museum Librarianship
Convergence of Libraries, Archives and Museums
Works Cited
Further Reading
Information Resources in the Visual Arts
Arts in General
Databases
Digital Libraries and Collections
Printed Monographs and Sets
Open Access Resources
Specialized Topics in the Arts .
Art Sales and Pricing
Organizations in the Visual Arts
Arts by Form and Medium .
Digital Arts and Media
Form and Technique Reference Guides
Painting, Drawing, and Print
Photography
Sculpture
History of Art
Databases
Printed Resources
Open Access Resources
Design and Decorative Arts
Databases
Printed Resources
Open Access Resources
Design Specialized by Topic
Graphic Design
Ceramics, Pottery, Glass
Fashion and Costume
Folk Art and Crafts
Industrial Design
Jewelry and Metalcrafts
Textiles and Weaving
Architecture
Databases
Open Access Resources
Printed Resources
Architectural Specialties
Architectural History
Building and Construction
Standards and Codes
Historic Preservation
Interior Design
Landscape Architecture
Urban and Community Design
Organizations
Author/Title Index
Subject/Keyword Index
Preface
Acknowledgments
PART ONE-GENERAL HUMANITIES AND THE ARTS
Chapter 1: The Humanities and the Arts in the 21st Century
Anna H. Perrault
Working Definition of the Humanities
Nature of Scholarship in the Humanities
Characteristics of Literatures in the Humanities
Information Seeking and Use in the Humanities
Trends in the Academy and Libraries
Scholarly Communication
Digital Libraries, Texts, and Collections
Digital Humanities
Works Cited
Websites
Helpful Resources and Further Reading
Collection Development
Open Access and Scholarly Communication
Chapter 2: Multidisciplinary Resources in the Humanities and the Arts
Anna H. Perrault
Electronic Reference Resources
Online Subscription Databases
Digital Libraries and Collections
Open Access Resources
Printed Resources
Specialized Topics
Antiquarian and Rare Books
Conservation and Preservation
Grants and Funding Agencies
Museums
Review Tools
Tools for Writers
Organizations and Societies
PART TWO-PHILOSOPHY AND RELIGION
Chapter 3: Philosophy
Elizabeth S. Aversa
Introduction
Working Definition of Philosophy
Major Divisions of the Field
Use and Users of Philosophy Information
Libraries, Information Centers, and Special Collections in Philosophy
Works Cited
Websites
Selected Information Sources in Philosophy
Databases and Digital Collections
Open Access Resources
Print Resources
Organizations
Chapter 4: Religion
Elizabeth S. Aversa
Introduction
Working Definition of Religion
Major Divisions of the Field
Use and Users of Information in Religion
Works Cited
Information Sources in Religion, Mythology and Folklore
General Sources on Religion
Databases and Digital Collections
Print Resources
Open Access Resources
Organizations
Sacred Works
The Bible and Bible Study Tools
Religious Belief Systems
Buddhism
Christianity
Hinduism
Islam
Judaism
Sikh
New Religions and Sects
Mythology and Folklore
Open Access Resources
Print Resources
PART THREE-LITERATURE AND LANGUAGES
Chapter 5: Literature and Literary Studies
Anna H. Perrault
Introduction
Working Definition of Literature
Divisions and Forms of Literature
Use and Users in Literary Studies
Electronic Texts and Digital Collections
Resources for Librarians
Works Cited
Website
Selected Resources in Literature and Literary Studies
General Resources for Literature
Databases and Digital Collections
Printed Resources
Open Access Resources
Major Organizations
Fiction
Databases and Digital Collections
Printed Resources
Genre and Reader's Advisory
Databases
Printed Resources
Open Access Resources
Genre Specialized by Topic
Gothic and Horror
Graphic Novels
Historical Fiction
Mystery and Detective Fiction
Pulp Fiction
Romance
Science Fiction and Fantasy
Street Lit
Poetry
Databases
Digital Collections
Printed Resources
Open Access Resources
Specialized Topics in Literature
Ethnic Studies
Gender Studies
Chapter 6: World Literature and Languages
Sonia Ramirez Wohlmuth
World Literature
Resources in World Literature
Databases and Digital Collections
Open Access Resources
Organizations
Printed Monographs, Sets, and Series
Literature by Region or Country
Africa
Americas
Asia
Europe
Specialized Topics in World Literature
Holocaust, Genocide, and Testimonial Literature
Women Writers
Literary Translation
Science Fiction and Fantastic Literature
World Languages and Linguistics
General Resources
Online Dictionaries and Databases
Scholarly and Professional Associations and Institutes
Printed Monographs, Sets, and Series
Language Resources by Geographic Region
Africa
Americas
Asia
Europe
PART FOUR-PERFORMING ARTS
Chapter 7:Performing Arts
Elizabeth S. Aversa
Introduction
Working Definition of the Performing Arts
Major Divisions of the Field
Use and Users of Performing Arts Information
Works Cited
Website
Major Organizations, Information Centers, and Special Collections
Selected Information Sources in the Performing Arts
Performing Arts, General
Databases
Open Access Resources
Print Resources
Chapter 8: Dance and Theater
Elizabeth S. Aversa and Richard LeComte
Dance
Indexes and Serials
Print Resources
Open Access Resources
Specialized Topics in Dance
Organizations
Theater
Databases
Open Access Resources
Print Resources
Specialized Topics in Theater
American Theater
Drama, Theory, and Criticism
Plays and Playwrights
Performances and Performers
Stagecraft, Production, and Education
International Theater Resources
Asian Theater Resources
British Theater Resources
German Theater Resources
Latin American Theater Resources
Russian Theater Resources
Organizations
Chapter 9: Music
Cynthia Miller
Introduction
Information Sources in Music
Online Resources
Encyclopedias and Dictionaries
Indexes to Periodical Literature
Indexes of Music and Thematic Catalogs
Recorded Music, Scores, and Sheet Music
Print Resources
General Guides to Research
General Encyclopedias and Dictionaries
Biographical Encyclopedias and Dictionaries
Resources for Finding and Identifying Music
Vocal and Instrumental Music
Vocal Music
Song Indexes
Instrumental Music
Indexes to Scholarly Editions and Anthologies
Thematic Catalogs
Resources for Finding Literature about Music
Vocal Music
Instrumental Music
Music History, Theory, and Music Education
Music History
Source Readings
Special Topics in Music
American Music
Jazz
Musical Instruments
Musical Theatre
Opera
Popular Music
Folk, Blues, Ragtime, Country, and Gospel
Rock
Technology
Women in Music
World Music
Libraries.
Music Librarianship
Directories and Career Information
Organizations
Chapter 10: Film, Radio, Television, and Video
Elizabeth S. Aversa
Film
Databases and Digital Collections
Open Access Resources
Print Resources
Special Topics in Film
Animation
History of Film
People in Film
Professional Associations and Organizations in Film
Radio
Television and Video
PART FIVE-VISUAL ARTS
Chapter 11 Visual Arts
Anna H. Perrault
Introduction to the Visual Arts
Working Definition of the Visual Arts.
Major Divisions of Visual Arts
Art Information Resources
Use and Users of Art Information Resources
Arts and Museum Librarianship
Convergence of Libraries, Archives and Museums
Works Cited
Further Reading
Information Resources in the Visual Arts
Arts in General
Databases
Digital Libraries and Collections
Printed Monographs and Sets
Open Access Resources
Specialized Topics in the Arts .
Art Sales and Pricing
Organizations in the Visual Arts
Arts by Form and Medium .
Digital Arts and Media
Form and Technique Reference Guides
Painting, Drawing, and Print
Photography
Sculpture
History of Art
Databases
Printed Resources
Open Access Resources
Design and Decorative Arts
Databases
Printed Resources
Open Access Resources
Design Specialized by Topic
Graphic Design
Ceramics, Pottery, Glass
Fashion and Costume
Folk Art and Crafts
Industrial Design
Jewelry and Metalcrafts
Textiles and Weaving
Architecture
Databases
Open Access Resources
Printed Resources
Architectural Specialties
Architectural History
Building and Construction
Standards and Codes
Historic Preservation
Interior Design
Landscape Architecture
Urban and Community Design
Organizations
Author/Title Index
Subject/Keyword Index