The Luke Lindoe Library subscribes to multiple, arts-specific databases that provide access to peer-reviewed articles, book chapters, images and more:
Google searches are the go-to for many people. Does that make a Google search the best option for your academic needs?
Google searches are great when you’re looking for a map to a store, doing some online shopping, even planning a trip. It can even be a good starting point when starting some academic research. BUT … what Google offers for results can be limited when you have to find very specific information on specialized topics.
Specific academic databases will make searching and researching for school-related assignments far easier.
Why?
The custom-designed databases in the AUArts catalogue excel at accessing high-quality, subject-specific scholarly resources like peer-reviewed articles, conference proceedings, books and book chapters, high-res images, streaming video, and other content. These databases enable targeted searches with specialized tools not always available on the general Web.
The quality of your results and the filters/tools that can be accessed in these databases will help users sift through sometimes hundreds or thousands of results and allow them to find relevant data more easily and quickly.