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The Library subscribes to a number of electronic databases. These databases are exclusively for the use of current students, faculty, and staff of The Art Institute. Under current licensing agreements, access to these databases by individuals who are not currently members of The Art Institute community is prohibited.

All of the following databases have a number of features which make searching them both easy and flexible. Basically, the search engine for each one uses keyword searching techniques. The advanced searching features available in each one are generally easy to use. Simply follow the database directions. For questions about search techniques, ask one of the librarians on duty.

Members of The Art Institute community who wish to access the subscription databases from off-campus sites must come to the Library in person and present a valid ID card to obtain the username and password for the desired database.

Safari® Tech Books Online features over 12,400 titles covering the technologies most essential to users in graphic design, certification, enterprise computing, Java, Linus/Unix, Web development, Windows, XML, and more. Users can search hundreds of books simultaneously online, saving time and quickly finding the information they need.

Credo provides full-text content from hundreds of reference books covering every major subject. Over 3 million entries, 200,000+ images (art, diagrams, maps and photos) and over 100,000 audio pronunciation files and sound clips. Includes encyclopedias, dictionaries and quotations.

RefWorks provides citation and bibliography software students can use to organize, store and format citations.

In order to set up a RefWorks account, students must obtain the authorization code in person from the library.

WilsonWeb Omnifile Full Text Select is a periodical database that provides full-text articles, with their accompanying citations and abstracts, on topics in the arts, applied and pure sciences, social sciences, education, humanities, legal, and business fields. Coverage begins in 1994, and all of the more than 2,455 titles indexed are presented in full-text format.

Proquest is a collection of periodical databases, including ABI/Inform Dateline and ABI/Inform Global which provide access to over 3,000 business publications, Proquest Newstand which includes access to major newspaper publications nationally, Proquest Psychology which contains more than 500 psychology journals in full text, and Proquest Research Library which maintains access to over 3,800 journals in a wide variety of academic disciplines.

SIRS Issues Researcher provides pros and cons on today’s complex social issues. Critical current issues and enduring social issues are covered through full-text articles, multimedia, primary sources, government documents and reference material from over 1,800 national and international sources.

SIRS Renaissance offers 'Current Perspectives on the Arts & Humanities,' providing current, dynamic information on Architecture & Design, Culture, Literature, Multimedia, Music, Performing Arts, Philosophy & Religion and Visual Arts. Full-text articles are selected from over 700 domestic and international publications. Many articles are accompanied by full-color graphics, including art reproductions, photographs and illustrations.

MarketResearch.com provides market intelligence on consumer demographics, market size and growth trends, industry forces and structure, product trends, competitive environment analysis, and company profiles in complete market research reports which may be downloaded.

ReferenceUSA contains over 14 million businesses, listed by business name, business type, Yellow Page heading, key contacts, etc. The index may be searched geographically, by occupational subject, by company name, or by a wide variety of other criteria.

eLibrary is a comprehensive digital archive of information sources, including 2,500 full-text magazines and newspapers, classic books, maps, photographs, and major literary, art, and reference titles. It also includes television and radio transcripts, as well as transcripts from Congressional testimonies and historical documents.

The authority on world dress. Interdisciplinary and integrated text, image and journal content on world dress and fashion. It covers all regions of the world with in-depth content from pre-history to the present day.

Stylesight is an image library that contains over two million images of Women's, Men's & Children's fashion as well as Interiors, including coverage of all Designer Collections from New York, Paris, London, Milan, Los Angeles, Sao Paulo, Rio de Janeiro and more. It includes fashion buzz on the streets and store windows of key fashion & interior design stores of all of these major cities as well as Tokyo, Hong Kong and the South of France. Vintage, Denim, Color, Trade Shows, Celebrity Fashion, Flats Sketches, original Graphic Design, and Mood Images are some of the topics covered. New content is uploaded daily.

In order to access Stylesight, students must create their own account from a campus computer. Once the account is created, students may access their account either on or off campus. Accounts must be resubmitted every 90 days from a campus computer.

Hoover's Online Business Network provides proprietary information on 43,000 companies and industries, as well as business-related news, career development, and financial information. On campus use only.

Infotrac Culinary Arts Collection contains recipes and other culinary information including 250+ major cooking and nutrition magazines, and nearly 20 Delmar reference books. Access to restaurant reviews, industry information and practical instruction.

Infotrac Tourism, Hospitality & Leisure Collection contains more than 800 journals and 29 subject specific reference titles and travel handbooks from Fodor's provides well-rounded coverage of both the historical and current state of affairs in the hospitality and tourism fields.

Material ConneXion is a searchable database that provides information on over 1,400 different materials. Data and specification for each material are included.

For off-campus access, click HERE and use your school email to create your account.

RedBooks Advertisers and Agencies Online is the online version of the standard bible of the advertising industry. It contains thorough information on nearly 15,000 U.S. and international advertising agencies, as well as 19,000 advertisers, including what accounts are represented, fields of specialization, and contact information on the principal agency and/or company personnel. On campus use only.

Grove Art Online is an expanded online version of the 34-volume Grove Dictionary of Art and is now part of Oxford Art Online. The Oxford site also includes The Oxford Companion to Western Art, the Encyclopedia of Aesthetics, and The Concise Oxford Dictionary of Art Terms.

Getty Images + Video contains nearly one million non-digitally watermarked royalty-free images and more than 300,000 rights-ready and royalty-free video clips. Access by user name and password only. Password updated quarterly.

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