a look at the resource presented by the ulm library reference department
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A LOOK AT THE RESOURCE
Presented by the ULM Library Reference Department
Session Overview
What *IS* it, exactly?
What can I use it for?
What does it do?
Here’s how it works
Getting to it from home
Questions?
What *IS* It, Exactly?
ARTstor is a searchable collection of images from museums, libraries, photographers, artists, artists’ estates, private collections, and other institutions from around the world
Topics represented in the collection include art, architecture, archeology, culture, history, literature, social sciences, and sciences
Don’t think it’s just paintings and photographs, though – there are artifacts as well, like sculpture, tribal masks, and clothing
What Can I Use It For?
You can use the images for teaching, reports, research, and presentations (enhancements!)
You can upload and organize your own images AND sound files, adding to the collections
You can create and organize custom collections You can share collections or keep them private You can download and print images from
ARTstor There are also subject guides created by
ARTstor that focus on a variety of topics, eras, and disciplines
What Does It Do?
ARTstor allows you to browse by collection, classification, or geography
You can keyword search as well Results can be sorted and/or narrowed
by geography, date range, or classification
It also allows you to zoom in and pan on images, for greater detail
It provides detailed info, including citations, for every image (so you can document images you use)
Here’s How It Works
In order to access the database, you’ll need to start with the Library’s homepage – so that’s where we’ll start, so you can see ARTSTOR in action:
http://www.ulm.edu/library
Getting To It From Home
Most of the Library’s electronic resources can be accessed remotely – that is, from places other than campus or the Library – via the website
However, in order to use the resources, you’ll have to login
Your login information is very simple: Username: Campus Wide ID (CWID) Password: MMYY
ARTstor is one of the resources that can be accessed from off-campus
Getting To It From Home
Questions?
Remember, if you need research help, all you have to do is ask the librarians. You can…
Visit the Reference Desk, Library 1st floor Email us at [email protected] Call us at (318) 342-1071
Thanks for your attendance!