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    Information resources in the humanities and the arts.

    • Title:Information resources in the humanities and the arts.
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    • Author/Creator:Perrault, Anna H., 1944-
    • Other Contributors/Collections:Aversa, Elizabeth Smith.
      Blazek, Ron. Humanities.
    • Published/Created:Santa Barbara, California : Libraries Unlimited, an imprint of ABC-CLIO, LLC [2013]
      ©2013
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    • Library of Congress Subjects:Humanities--Bibliography.
      Humanities--Reference books--Bibliography.
      Humanities--Information services--Directories.
      Humanities--Electronic information resources.
      Arts--Bibliography.
      Arts--Reference books--Bibliography.
      Arts--Information services--Directories.
      Arts--Electronic information resources.
    • Edition:Sixth edition / Anna H. Perrault and Elizabeth S. Aversa ; with contributing authors, Cynthia Miller and Sonia Ramírez Wohlmuth.
    • Description:xvii, 461 pages ; 26 cm.
    • Series:Libraries Unlimited library and information science text series.
    • Summary:"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"-- Provided by publisher.
    • Notes:Third-fifth editions, authored by Ron Blazek and Elizabeth Aversa, entitled Humanities : a selective guide to information sources; First and second editions authored by A. Robert Rogers.
      Includes bibliographical references and indexes.
    • ISBN:9781598848328 (hardback)
      1598848321 (hardback)
      9781598848335 (paperback)
      159884833X (paperback)
      9781610693271 (ebook)
    • Contents:Machine generated contents note: pt. ONE GENERAL HUMANITIES AND THE ARTS
      1. 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
      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
      pt. TWO PHILOSOPHY AND RELIGION
      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
      Archives and Texts
      Other Open Access Resources
      Print Resources
      Histories
      Series
      Organizations
      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
      Library Associations
      Sacred Works
      Bible and Bible Study Tools
      Concordances and Commentaries
      Guides, Handbooks, and Reference Works
      Maps and Atlases
      Religious Belief Systems
      Buddhism
      Christianity
      Databases
      Printed Resources
      Open Access Resources
      Hinduism
      Islam
      Judaism
      Sikh
      New Religions and Sects
      Mythology and Folklore
      Open Access Resources
      Print Resources
      pt. THREE LITERATURE AND LANGUAGES
      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
      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 Worldwide
      -History and Criticism
      Literature Worldwide
      -Narrative
      Literature Worldwide
      -Drama and Poetry
      Literature by Region or Country
      Africa
      History and Criticism
      Narrative
      Drama and Poetry
      Americas
      History and Criticism
      Narrative
      Drama
      Poetry
      Asia
      Eastern and South-Eastern Asia
      Western
      Literature in Arabic
      Literature in Hebrew
      Southern
      Europe
      History and Criticism
      Greco-Roman Classics
      Medieval and Renaissance
      Eastern
      Narrative
      Drama and Poetry
      Northern
      Southern
      Greece
      Italy
      Narrative
      Drama and Poetry
      Iberian Peninsula
      Spain
      Narrative
      Drama and Poetry
      Western
      France
      Narrative
      Drama and Poetry
      Holland/Belgium
      Germany/Austria/Switzerland
      Narrative
      Drama and Poetry
      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
      Indigenous Languages
      American English
      American Spanish
      Canadian French and Haitian Creole
      Asia
      Europe
      pt. FOUR PERFORMING ARTS
      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
      Collections
      Selected Information Sources in the Performing Arts
      Performing Arts, General
      Databases
      Open Access Resources
      Print Resources
      8. Dance and Theater / Richard LeComte
      Dance
      Indexes and Serials
      Print Resources
      Open Access Resources
      Specialized Topics in Dance
      Ballet
      Biomechanics and Conditioning
      Ballroom Dancing
      Dance Notation
      History of the Dance
      Tap Dancing
      Organizations
      Theater
      Databases
      Open Access Resources
      Print Resources
      Specialized Topics in Theater
      American Theater
      Broadway
      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
      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
      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
      pt. FIVE VISUAL ARTS
      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
      Information Seeking by Art Historians
      Information Seeking Studies of Artists
      What Art Students Need and Expect from Libraries
      Studies of Arts Faculty
      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
      Iconography
      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.
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