Information Resources in the Humanities and the Arts

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.

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.

ContentsPrefaceAcknowledgmentsPART ONE-GENERAL HUMANITIES AND THE ARTSChapter 1: The Humanities and the Arts in the 21st CenturyAnna H. PerraultWorking Definition of the HumanitiesNature of Scholarship in the HumanitiesCharacteristics of Literatures in the HumanitiesInformation Seeking and Use in the HumanitiesTrends in the Academy and LibrariesScholarly CommunicationDigital Libraries, Texts, and CollectionsDigital HumanitiesWorks CitedWebsitesHelpful Resources and Further ReadingCollection DevelopmentOpen Access and Scholarly CommunicationChapter 2: Multidisciplinary Resources in the Humanities and the ArtsAnna H. PerraultElectronic Reference ResourcesOnline Subscription DatabasesDigital Libraries and CollectionsOpen Access ResourcesPrinted ResourcesSpecialized TopicsAntiquarian and Rare BooksConservation and PreservationGrants and Funding AgenciesMuseumsReview ToolsTools for WritersOrganizations and SocietiesPART TWO-PHILOSOPHY AND RELIGIONChapter 3: PhilosophyElizabeth S. AversaIntroductionWorking Definition of PhilosophyMajor Divisions of the FieldUse and Users of Philosophy InformationLibraries, Information Centers, and Special Collections in PhilosophyWorks CitedWebsitesSelected Information Sources in PhilosophyDatabases and Digital CollectionsOpen Access ResourcesPrint ResourcesOrganizationsChapter 4: ReligionElizabeth S. AversaIntroductionWorking Definition of ReligionMajor Divisions of the FieldUse and Users of Information in ReligionWorks CitedInformation Sources in Religion, Mythology and FolkloreGeneral Sources on ReligionDatabases and Digital CollectionsPrint ResourcesOpen Access ResourcesOrganizationsSacred WorksThe Bible and Bible Study ToolsReligious Belief SystemsBuddhismChristianityHinduismIslamJudaismSikhNew Religions and SectsMythology and FolkloreOpen Access ResourcesPrint ResourcesPART THREE-LITERATURE AND LANGUAGESChapter 5: Literature and Literary StudiesAnna H. PerraultIntroductionWorking Definition of LiteratureDivisions and Forms of LiteratureUse and Users in Literary StudiesElectronic Texts and Digital CollectionsResources for LibrariansWorks CitedWebsiteSelected Resources in Literature and Literary StudiesGeneral Resources for LiteratureDatabases and Digital CollectionsPrinted ResourcesOpen Access ResourcesMajor OrganizationsFictionDatabases and Digital CollectionsPrinted ResourcesGenre and Reader's AdvisoryDatabasesPrinted ResourcesOpen Access ResourcesGenre Specialized by TopicGothic and HorrorGraphic NovelsHistorical FictionMystery and Detective FictionPulp FictionRomanceScience Fiction and FantasyStreet LitPoetryDatabasesDigital CollectionsPrinted ResourcesOpen Access ResourcesSpecialized Topics in LiteratureEthnic StudiesGender StudiesChapter 6: World Literature and LanguagesSonia Ramírez WohlmuthWorld LiteratureResources in World LiteratureDatabases and Digital CollectionsOpen Access ResourcesOrganizationsPrinted Monographs, Sets, and SeriesLiterature by Region or CountryAfricaAmericasAsiaEuropeSpecialized Topics in World LiteratureHolocaust, Genocide, and Testimonial LiteratureWomen WritersLiterary TranslationScience Fiction and Fantastic LiteratureWorld Languages and LinguisticsGeneral ResourcesOnline Dictionaries and DatabasesScholarly and Professional Associations and InstitutesPrinted Monographs, Sets, and SeriesLanguage Resources by Geographic RegionAfricaAmericasAsiaEuropePART FOUR-PERFORMING ARTSChapter 7:Performing ArtsElizabeth S. AversaIntroductionWorking Definition of the Performing ArtsMajor Divisions of the FieldUse and Users of Performing Arts InformationWorks CitedWebsiteMajor Organizations, Information Centers, and Special CollectionsSelected Information Sources in the Performing ArtsPerforming Arts, GeneralDatabasesOpen Access ResourcesPrint ResourcesChapter 8: Dance and TheaterElizabeth S. Aversa and Richard LeComteDanceIndexes and SerialsPrint ResourcesOpen Access ResourcesSpecialized Topics in DanceOrganizationsTheaterDatabasesOpen Access ResourcesPrint ResourcesSpecialized Topics in TheaterAmerican TheaterDrama, Theory, and CriticismPlays and PlaywrightsPerformances and PerformersStagecraft, Production, and EducationInternational Theater ResourcesAsian Theater ResourcesBritish Theater ResourcesGerman Theater ResourcesLatin American Theater ResourcesRussian Theater ResourcesOrganizationsChapter 9: MusicCynthia MillerIntroductionInformation Sources in MusicOnline ResourcesEncyclopedias and DictionariesIndexes to Periodical LiteratureIndexes of Music and Thematic CatalogsRecorded Music, Scores, and Sheet MusicPrint ResourcesGeneral Guides to ResearchGeneral Encyclopedias and DictionariesBiographical Encyclopedias and DictionariesResources for Finding and Identifying MusicVocal and Instrumental MusicVocal MusicSong IndexesInstrumental MusicIndexes to Scholarly Editions and AnthologiesThematic CatalogsResources for Finding Literature about MusicVocal MusicInstrumental MusicMusic History, Theory, and Music EducationMusic HistorySource ReadingsSpecial Topics in MusicAmerican MusicJazzMusical InstrumentsMusical TheatreOperaPopular MusicFolk, Blues, Ragtime, Country, and GospelRockTechnologyWomen in MusicWorld MusicLibraries.Music LibrarianshipDirectories and Career InformationOrganizationsChapter 10: Film, Radio, Television, and VideoElizabeth S. AversaFilmDatabases and Digital CollectionsOpen Access ResourcesPrint ResourcesSpecial Topics in FilmAnimationHistory of FilmPeople in FilmProfessional Associations and Organizations in FilmRadioTelevision and VideoPART FIVE-VISUAL ARTSChapter 11 Visual ArtsAnna H. PerraultIntroduction to the Visual ArtsWorking Definition of the Visual Arts.Major Divisions of Visual ArtsArt Information ResourcesUse and Users of Art Information ResourcesArts and Museum LibrarianshipConvergence of Libraries, Archives and MuseumsWorks CitedFurther ReadingInformation Resources in the Visual ArtsArts in GeneralDatabasesDigital Libraries and CollectionsPrinted Monographs and SetsOpen Access ResourcesSpecialized Topics in the Arts .Art Sales and PricingOrganizations in the Visual ArtsArts by Form and Medium .Digital Arts and MediaForm and Technique Reference GuidesPainting, Drawing, and PrintPhotographySculptureHistory of ArtDatabasesPrinted ResourcesOpen Access ResourcesDesign and Decorative ArtsDatabasesPrinted ResourcesOpen Access ResourcesDesign Specialized by TopicGraphic DesignCeramics, Pottery, GlassFashion and CostumeFolk Art and CraftsIndustrial DesignJewelry and MetalcraftsTextiles and WeavingArchitectureDatabasesOpen Access ResourcesPrinted ResourcesArchitectural SpecialtiesArchitectural HistoryBuilding and ConstructionStandards and CodesHistoric PreservationInterior DesignLandscape ArchitectureUrban and Community DesignOrganizationsAuthor/Title IndexSubject/Keyword Index