This new database is being made available to RISD library free of charge as part of its promotion until June 2010.
Access Cinema Image Gallery on the risd library website under Resources:
Resources > All Resources
and
Resources > Images
The Cinema Image Gallery is one of the world’s finest and most comprehensive online collections of still images from movies, television and the entertainment industry. It presents the history of movie-making, still images of films in production, directors working on-set with the stars, set, costume and production design, as well as, hair and make-up shots and rare behind-the-scenes material. Cinema Image Gallery also offers an extensive TV stills archive, covering comedies, dramas, series, TV movies, game shows and thousands of pictures of the stars in this medium. Cinema Image Gallery includes over 150,000 superior-quality images, along with a treasure-trove of over 4,000 poster art and lobby cards used to promote the movies. Images can be downloaded for educational use.
Monday, November 23, 2009
Tuesday, November 17, 2009
Midnight Hours - December 2009
The Library will be open until Midnight on the following days:
Sunday, December 6
Monday, December 7
Tuesday, December 8
Wednesday, December 9
Thursday, December 10
Sunday, December 13
Sunday, December 6
Monday, December 7
Tuesday, December 8
Wednesday, December 9
Thursday, December 10
Sunday, December 13
Sunday, November 15, 2009
SAHARA Landscape Design, Architecture, & Built Environment Collection in ARTstor
Access ARTstor from the library's website, Images page: library.risd.edu > Resources > Images
Approximately 9,000 images of architecture, landscape design, and the built environment from the Society of Architectural Historians' (SAH) SAHARA project are now available in ARTstor. SAHARA (Society of Architectural Historians Architecture Resources Archive) is a community-built archive of digital images for teaching and research in the field of architectural history. SAH members, including scholars, architects, historic preservationists, and students, upload their own built environment images to SAHARA to be shared with the Society. The SAHARA collection in ARTstor consists of photographs that have been peer-reviewed by the SAHARA editorial board for their photographic quality and the accuracy of their descriptive information. Additional images will be added to the ARTstor Digital Library as the SAHARA archive grows over time.
Related collections:
* QTVR Panoramas of World Architecture (Columbia University)
* Contemporary Architecture, Urban Design; and Public Art (ART on FILE)
* Ralph Lieberman: Architectural Photography
* Ezra Stoller Archive (Esto)
* Wayne Andrews: Architecture (Esto)
* The Museum of Modern Art: Architecture and Design
Approximately 9,000 images of architecture, landscape design, and the built environment from the Society of Architectural Historians' (SAH) SAHARA project are now available in ARTstor. SAHARA (Society of Architectural Historians Architecture Resources Archive) is a community-built archive of digital images for teaching and research in the field of architectural history. SAH members, including scholars, architects, historic preservationists, and students, upload their own built environment images to SAHARA to be shared with the Society. The SAHARA collection in ARTstor consists of photographs that have been peer-reviewed by the SAHARA editorial board for their photographic quality and the accuracy of their descriptive information. Additional images will be added to the ARTstor Digital Library as the SAHARA archive grows over time.
Related collections:
* QTVR Panoramas of World Architecture (Columbia University)
* Contemporary Architecture, Urban Design; and Public Art (ART on FILE)
* Ralph Lieberman: Architectural Photography
* Ezra Stoller Archive (Esto)
* Wayne Andrews: Architecture (Esto)
* The Museum of Modern Art: Architecture and Design
Tuesday, November 10, 2009
Top Reference Books 2009
1. Dictionary of the Middle Ages (REF. D 114.D526)
This 13 vol. set is a comprehensive dictionary and encyclopedia covering all aspects of the Middle Ages (AD 500-1500). Entries vary from concise definitions of terms, to brief biographies of individuals, to in-depth topical essays. Bibliographies to further sources are included for each entry. Volume 13 is a detailed index to the set. Maps and black and white illustrations supplement the text.
2. New Grove Dictionary of Music and Musicians (REF. ML 100.N48 1992)
This 20 vol. set covers all aspects of the history of music, musicians, composers and instruments from earliest times to the 20th century. The coverage is international in scope and topical entries are in-depth. Each entry is accompanied by bibliographies, many of which are extensive. The set is liberally illustrated with black and white illustrations.
3. Grove Encyclopedia of Islamic Art and Architecture (REF. N 6260.G75 2009)
This 3 vol. set covers 14 centuries of Islamic art and architecture, from the rise of Islam in the 7th century to the present day. Covers all countries where Islam had an influence, including southern Europe, northern Africa, and west, central and south Asia. The information has been drawn from the original 34 vol. Dictionary of Art to make it more readily accessible, but has also been enhanced to reflect new scholarship in the field. Entries are scholarly, in-depth, and accompanied by bibliographies, as well as many illustrations, maps and some plans. Each volume includes a section of color plates.
4. Grove Encyclopedia of Materials and Techniques (REF. N 8510.G76 2008)
This encyclopedia provides concise definitions as well as in-depth coverage and history of materials and methods used by artists from ancient times through the 21st century. It is a helpful guide for understanding the properties of artists’ materials. Images and bibliographies are included.
5. U-X-L Graphic Novelists (REF. NC 1305.P46 2007)
This 3 vol. biographical dictionary provides extensive entries for seventy five notable people involved in the creation of graphic novels. Coverage is international in scope. Each entry provides an in-depth biography, a list of the creator’s best known works with the year published, examples of their work and bibliographies which include websites in addition to articles and books for further sources of information.
6. Korean Motifs (REF. NK 1484.6.A1K67 1986)
This 10 vol. set is a visual inspiration of pattern designs which may be applied in myriad ways. The designs are divided thematically: v.1. Geometric patterns--v.2. Floral patterns--v.3. Tokkaebi (sprites)--v.4. Cloud patterns--v.5.Yin and Yang patterns--v.6. Lotus patterns--v.7. Dragons--v.8. Vine patterns--v.9. Masks--v.10. Trees. Though the designs are representative of Asian patterns, they truly are universal in nature and would appeal to designers in general.
7. The Compendium Finale of Contemporary Jewellers, 2008 (REF. NK 7300.7.C6 2009)
This mammoth 2 vol. set is a visual feast of 21st century jewellery design. The work of 1,044 contemporary designers from 54 different countries is highlighted. Vol. 1 begins with an overview of the individual schools offering programs in jewellery and metal-smithing (RISD of course, included). Entries for the designers are listed in alphabetical order. Each includes a photo of the artist, a brief cv and several color images of their designs.
8. Atlas of Fashion Designers (TT 507.E24 2008)
This volume highlights 69 of the top designers in fashion today representing 32 different nationalities. The coverage is truly international, reaching beyond the traditional fashion hubs of London, Paris, New York, and Milan. Each entry includes biographical information and several color images of each designer’s work. The entries also include a set of six questions which have been asked of each designer, and their response.
This 13 vol. set is a comprehensive dictionary and encyclopedia covering all aspects of the Middle Ages (AD 500-1500). Entries vary from concise definitions of terms, to brief biographies of individuals, to in-depth topical essays. Bibliographies to further sources are included for each entry. Volume 13 is a detailed index to the set. Maps and black and white illustrations supplement the text.
2. New Grove Dictionary of Music and Musicians (REF. ML 100.N48 1992)
This 20 vol. set covers all aspects of the history of music, musicians, composers and instruments from earliest times to the 20th century. The coverage is international in scope and topical entries are in-depth. Each entry is accompanied by bibliographies, many of which are extensive. The set is liberally illustrated with black and white illustrations.
3. Grove Encyclopedia of Islamic Art and Architecture (REF. N 6260.G75 2009)
This 3 vol. set covers 14 centuries of Islamic art and architecture, from the rise of Islam in the 7th century to the present day. Covers all countries where Islam had an influence, including southern Europe, northern Africa, and west, central and south Asia. The information has been drawn from the original 34 vol. Dictionary of Art to make it more readily accessible, but has also been enhanced to reflect new scholarship in the field. Entries are scholarly, in-depth, and accompanied by bibliographies, as well as many illustrations, maps and some plans. Each volume includes a section of color plates.
4. Grove Encyclopedia of Materials and Techniques (REF. N 8510.G76 2008)
This encyclopedia provides concise definitions as well as in-depth coverage and history of materials and methods used by artists from ancient times through the 21st century. It is a helpful guide for understanding the properties of artists’ materials. Images and bibliographies are included.
5. U-X-L Graphic Novelists (REF. NC 1305.P46 2007)
This 3 vol. biographical dictionary provides extensive entries for seventy five notable people involved in the creation of graphic novels. Coverage is international in scope. Each entry provides an in-depth biography, a list of the creator’s best known works with the year published, examples of their work and bibliographies which include websites in addition to articles and books for further sources of information.
6. Korean Motifs (REF. NK 1484.6.A1K67 1986)
This 10 vol. set is a visual inspiration of pattern designs which may be applied in myriad ways. The designs are divided thematically: v.1. Geometric patterns--v.2. Floral patterns--v.3. Tokkaebi (sprites)--v.4. Cloud patterns--v.5.Yin and Yang patterns--v.6. Lotus patterns--v.7. Dragons--v.8. Vine patterns--v.9. Masks--v.10. Trees. Though the designs are representative of Asian patterns, they truly are universal in nature and would appeal to designers in general.
7. The Compendium Finale of Contemporary Jewellers, 2008 (REF. NK 7300.7.C6 2009)
This mammoth 2 vol. set is a visual feast of 21st century jewellery design. The work of 1,044 contemporary designers from 54 different countries is highlighted. Vol. 1 begins with an overview of the individual schools offering programs in jewellery and metal-smithing (RISD of course, included). Entries for the designers are listed in alphabetical order. Each includes a photo of the artist, a brief cv and several color images of their designs.
8. Atlas of Fashion Designers (TT 507.E24 2008)
This volume highlights 69 of the top designers in fashion today representing 32 different nationalities. The coverage is truly international, reaching beyond the traditional fashion hubs of London, Paris, New York, and Milan. Each entry includes biographical information and several color images of each designer’s work. The entries also include a set of six questions which have been asked of each designer, and their response.
Thursday, November 5, 2009
RISD Museum Objects Research Guide
Use this RISD Museum Object Research Guide to locate information on objects in the museum collection. The guide also covers researching objects from other museums.
Wednesday, November 4, 2009
Digital Dutch Picture Books
Browse or search the Memory of the Netherlands' digital collection of Dutch Picture Books 1810-1950
London Review of Books turns 30!
The London Review of Books celebrates its 30th year by making its entire archive accessible online to subscribers.
Read the article
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Tuesday, October 27, 2009
Cinema Image Gallery - Database Trial
We have a two month trial for Cinema Image Gallery. You can search it with Art Full Text. Let us know what you think.
Tuesday, October 6, 2009
October 2009 is National Information Literacy Awareness Month
In recognition of the 20th anniversary of the National Forum on Information Literacy, President Obama issued a proclamation declaring October 2009 as National Information Literacy Awareness Month. For more information, see the post on ACRL Insider.
Monday, September 21, 2009
Change of location for El Croquis & Lotus International
Current and Back Issues of el Croquis and Lotus International have been moved to RISD Storage. They can be requested any time the first floor of the library is open. Request issues of these magazines by filling out a Storage Retrieval form at the Reference Desk, 1st floor.
Sunday, September 20, 2009
Monday, July 6, 2009
new titles added to Project Muse in 2010
The following journals are confirmed to join MUSE in 2010:
American Book Review
Black Camera: a micro journal of black film studies
Black Music Research Journal
Canadian Theatre Review
Collaborative Anthropologies
Hispania: a journal devoted to the interests of the teaching of Spanish and Portuguese
Journal of Modern Periodical Studies
Native South
Pennsylvania History: a journal of Mid-Atlantic studies
Qui Parle: Critical Humanities and Social Sciences
Studies in American Fiction
American Book Review
Black Camera: a micro journal of black film studies
Black Music Research Journal
Canadian Theatre Review
Collaborative Anthropologies
Hispania: a journal devoted to the interests of the teaching of Spanish and Portuguese
Journal of Modern Periodical Studies
Native South
Pennsylvania History: a journal of Mid-Atlantic studies
Qui Parle: Critical Humanities and Social Sciences
Studies in American Fiction
Thursday, June 11, 2009
twitter is up...
...access to off campus databases is down.
Follow the library's equipment up and downs and hours changes, etc on twitter:
http://twitter.com/risdlib
Follow the library's equipment up and downs and hours changes, etc on twitter:
http://twitter.com/risdlib
Wednesday, May 27, 2009
Off Campus access to Databases restored
The library's subscription databases are now accessible from off campus. If you have any problems with access, please contact the Reference Desk, 401 709-5902, risdlib@risd.edu
Tuesday, May 26, 2009
Library Website launch + Off Campus Access interruption
Fleet Library is launching its library website starting Tuesday, May 26th - Wednesday, May 27th. During this time, database and catalog access may be interrupted. Please be patient and check this blog for updates on the work's progress. Off campus access to the library's subscription databases will resume during the afternoon of Wednesday, May 27th.
Call the Reference desk, 709-5902 for further assistance or email epetrait@risd.edu with comments and questions.
Tuesday, May 19, 2009
Update: Fall Reference Assistants
We are looking for Fall Reference Assistants.
The job includes helping library patrons finding library materials and answering basic reference questions in person, on the phone, and via email using print and online resources. Monitoring and straightening the library. Troubleshooting equipment. Shelving and shelf reading reference materials, videos, and DVDs. Other duties as assigned.
Please contact Claudia Covert, Readers' Services Librarian, ccovert@risd.edu.
The job includes helping library patrons finding library materials and answering basic reference questions in person, on the phone, and via email using print and online resources. Monitoring and straightening the library. Troubleshooting equipment. Shelving and shelf reading reference materials, videos, and DVDs. Other duties as assigned.
Please contact Claudia Covert, Readers' Services Librarian, ccovert@risd.edu.
Library Summer Hours, 1st floor
The 1st floor of the library is open regular hours through May 23.
We are closed May 24-25.
We are open May 26-28, 8:30-6pm, May 29, 8:30-5pm, and May 30, 10-6pm.
We are closed weekends starting May 31.
We are open June 1-19, Monday-Friday, 8:30-4:30pm.
Summer Library hours are June 22-August 7:
Monday-Thursday 8:30-9pm
Friday 8:30-5pm
We are closed Friday, July 3.
We are open August 10-14, Monday-Friday, 8:30-4:30pm.
We are closed August 15-30.
Our hours are also posted on the library's intranet page.
We are closed May 24-25.
We are open May 26-28, 8:30-6pm, May 29, 8:30-5pm, and May 30, 10-6pm.
We are closed weekends starting May 31.
We are open June 1-19, Monday-Friday, 8:30-4:30pm.
Summer Library hours are June 22-August 7:
Monday-Thursday 8:30-9pm
Friday 8:30-5pm
We are closed Friday, July 3.
We are open August 10-14, Monday-Friday, 8:30-4:30pm.
We are closed August 15-30.
Our hours are also posted on the library's intranet page.
Sunday, May 17, 2009
RISD Master' Theses Guidelines 2009
For answers to questions regarding the title page and required signatures for the master's thesis, please refer to the 2009 Guidelines for RISD Masters' Theses.
All graduate theses are to be turned in to the Graduate Studies Office. For additional information, please contact Amy Patenaude in the Graduate Studies Office, t: 401-454-6131 or your department's Graduate Coordinator.
All graduate theses are to be turned in to the Graduate Studies Office. For additional information, please contact Amy Patenaude in the Graduate Studies Office, t: 401-454-6131 or your department's Graduate Coordinator.
Wednesday, May 13, 2009
Thesis bindery options
If you would prefer using a local commercial bindery to bind your thesis, the following binderies are available:
1. Hope Bindery & Box Company, 250 Esten Ave., Pawtucket, R.I. 02860 www.hopebindery.com (401 726-6688)
2. Ocean State Bookbinding, 225 Dupont Dr., Providence, R.I. www.oceanstatebookbinding.com (401 528-1172)
See also: Self publishing sources for graduate theses
1. Hope Bindery & Box Company, 250 Esten Ave., Pawtucket, R.I. 02860 www.hopebindery.com (401 726-6688)
2. Ocean State Bookbinding, 225 Dupont Dr., Providence, R.I. www.oceanstatebookbinding.com (401 528-1172)
See also: Self publishing sources for graduate theses
Monday, May 11, 2009
RI Council for Humanities Free Workshops
Skill Share Workshops, Tips for Thriving on a Shoestring
Mayday, M’Aidez! Surviving this economic downshift requires creative solutions for pinching every penny. Join RICH for a FREE workshop series that provides practical solutions for managing your public programming on a shoestring. All workshops are lunchtime brown bags from 12:00 to 1:30 p.m. Beverages and cookies will be provided, but participants should bring their own lunches. For more details about presenters, directions, and other logistics, call 401-273-2250. Please call to RSVP.
Tuesday, May 12, Pawtucket Visitors Center, 175 Main Street
Planning Your Exhibition on a Shoestring: Tricks for Making Your Budget Exhibition Look Like a Million Bucks!
Learn what you should spend money on and where you can cut costs.
Wednesday, May 13: AS220, 115 Empire St., Providence
Surviving as a Freelancer
Three project directors under the age of 30 share some tips for making ends meet.
Monday, May 18: RI EDC, 315 Iron Horse Way, Providence
The Biggest Little: Easy and Free Ways to Promote Your Project in Lil’ Rhody and Beyond!
Included will be information on freeware that cultural institutions can use for communications to create websites and blogs.
For more info:
www.rihumanities.org
Mayday, M’Aidez! Surviving this economic downshift requires creative solutions for pinching every penny. Join RICH for a FREE workshop series that provides practical solutions for managing your public programming on a shoestring. All workshops are lunchtime brown bags from 12:00 to 1:30 p.m. Beverages and cookies will be provided, but participants should bring their own lunches. For more details about presenters, directions, and other logistics, call 401-273-2250. Please call to RSVP.
Tuesday, May 12, Pawtucket Visitors Center, 175 Main Street
Planning Your Exhibition on a Shoestring: Tricks for Making Your Budget Exhibition Look Like a Million Bucks!
Learn what you should spend money on and where you can cut costs.
Wednesday, May 13: AS220, 115 Empire St., Providence
Surviving as a Freelancer
Three project directors under the age of 30 share some tips for making ends meet.
Monday, May 18: RI EDC, 315 Iron Horse Way, Providence
The Biggest Little: Easy and Free Ways to Promote Your Project in Lil’ Rhody and Beyond!
Included will be information on freeware that cultural institutions can use for communications to create websites and blogs.
For more info:
www.rihumanities.org
Wednesday, May 6, 2009
Online Interlibrary Loan Forms Working!
UPDATE: Online Interlibrary Loan Forms are now working. Sorry for the inconvenience.
Thursday, April 30, 2009
From Information to Story: Visual Narratives Inspired by Special Collections
WHO: Anyone interested in books, art, design, or telling stories
with pictures!
WHEN: One night only! Monday May 4, 6:00-7:30pm
WHERE: Barnard Room, 3rd Floor, Providence Public Library (Central
Library).
WHAT: Exhibition, opened with commentary, and a reception with
light refreshments.
Presenting the work of RISD graduate students in graphic design,
inspired by their explorations in special collections, and created
for professor Bethany Johns' Visual Narratives course. Twelve
stunning 3-panel poster projects and the student artists who
created them will be introduced by professor Johns and Richard
Ring, Special Collections Librarian.
Monday, April 27, 2009
Self Publishing sources for graduate theses
What are some websites where I can print and bind my own book or thesis?
Follow this link to learn 6 Ways to Publish your own Book
Monday, April 13, 2009
1st floor of the library - midnight hours
Monday, May 4 - Thursday, May 7, 2009
Sunday, May 10 - Thursday, May 14, 2009
Sunday, May 17
Sunday, May 10 - Thursday, May 14, 2009
Sunday, May 17
Monday, March 16, 2009
Concept Mapping a Research Topic
Concept mapping was developed in the 1970s and first used in the sciences. Concept mapping is a visual approach to developing one's thinking on a topic. This tutorial applies concept mapping to library research. Mapping a topic as the initial step in the research process will help to articulate questions, gather vocabulary, and uncover related facets of a topic. Use these questions, terminology and related terms when searching RISD Library's online subscription databases and the web.
Concept Mapping Tutorial
Related link: how to log in to RISD library databases from off campus
Sunday, March 15, 2009
Spring Break Library Hours
RISD Library Hours
RISD Spring Break, March 21-28, 2009
Saturday, March 21 (FIRST FLOOR ONLY) 10am-6pm
Sunday, March 22 LIBRARY CLOSED
Monday, March 23 - Friday March 27 8:30am-4:30pm
First Floor + 2nd Floor- Visual Resources & Picture Collection
Special Collections & RISD Archives, 2nd Floor Hours
Monday, March 23 - Friday March 27 9am-4pm
Saturday, March 28 LIBRARY CLOSED
Sunday, March 29 - the Library Resumes Normal Hours
which are:
FIRST FLOOR - Circulation & Reference, noon-11pm
SECOND FLOOR - Special Collections & RISD Archives, Picture Collection
11am-7pm
RISD Spring Break, March 21-28, 2009
Saturday, March 21 (FIRST FLOOR ONLY) 10am-6pm
Sunday, March 22 LIBRARY CLOSED
Monday, March 23 - Friday March 27 8:30am-4:30pm
First Floor + 2nd Floor- Visual Resources & Picture Collection
Special Collections & RISD Archives, 2nd Floor Hours
Monday, March 23 - Friday March 27 9am-4pm
Saturday, March 28 LIBRARY CLOSED
Sunday, March 29 - the Library Resumes Normal Hours
which are:
FIRST FLOOR - Circulation & Reference, noon-11pm
SECOND FLOOR - Special Collections & RISD Archives, Picture Collection
11am-7pm
Thursday, March 5, 2009
Limiting to English language articles in online databases
In Margot Nishimura's AH 102 Medieval Art History class yesterday there was a discussion about how to limit search results to articles in English in the online article databases.
Here are some tips:
In Art Full Text/ Art Retrospective there is a Language of Document field in the drop-down menu on the front search screen. The default for the menu is "smart search".
Also in AFT/Art Retro's html full text documents is the option to translate the article to (French, German, Spanish, Portuguese, Italian, Korean, Japanese, Russian, Arabic, or Dutch) or to listen to an audio file of the article.
In Art Bibliographies Modern, BHA, DAAI, and DAR, the initial search screen has a check box to select, Limited to: English only.
In Avery Index to Architectural Periodicals there is a Language selection box on the Advanced Search screen.
In AFT/Art Retro, ABM, BHA, DAAI, DAR there is the option to choose the language of the search interface - a fairly new feature.
In JSTOR, Limit to English on the Advanced Search screen.
Here are some tips:
In Art Full Text/ Art Retrospective there is a Language of Document field in the drop-down menu on the front search screen. The default for the menu is "smart search".
Also in AFT/Art Retro's html full text documents is the option to translate the article to (French, German, Spanish, Portuguese, Italian, Korean, Japanese, Russian, Arabic, or Dutch) or to listen to an audio file of the article.
In Art Bibliographies Modern, BHA, DAAI, and DAR, the initial search screen has a check box to select, Limited to: English only.
In Avery Index to Architectural Periodicals there is a Language selection box on the Advanced Search screen.
In AFT/Art Retro, ABM, BHA, DAAI, DAR there is the option to choose the language of the search interface - a fairly new feature.
In JSTOR, Limit to English on the Advanced Search screen.
Sunday, February 15, 2009
New database - Commercial Patterns Archive
CoPA Commercial Pattern Archive
The Commercial Pattern Archive database, CoPA, provides a unique tool for researchers and designers to recreate or date clothing from 1868 to 2000. There are several collections from the States, Canada and the UK represented in the database which functions like a Union Catalog of pattern collections. The cornerstone of CoPA is the Betty Williams Collection. Betty Williams, a theatrical costumer in New York City, pioneered research on commercial patterns in the early 1980s. She became a leader in the field, establishing a major personal pattern collection and encouraging others to actively participate in the collection and storage of patterns. Betty passed away in 1997 leaving a wealthy legacy of research, and an extensive pattern collection now housed at the University of Rhode Island. The Williams Collection is combined with the URI and Joy Spanabel Emery Collections in the Commercial Pattern Archive in URI Library Special Collections.
To login, contact the RISD Library Reference Desk for the username and password.
The Commercial Pattern Archive database, CoPA, provides a unique tool for researchers and designers to recreate or date clothing from 1868 to 2000. There are several collections from the States, Canada and the UK represented in the database which functions like a Union Catalog of pattern collections. The cornerstone of CoPA is the Betty Williams Collection. Betty Williams, a theatrical costumer in New York City, pioneered research on commercial patterns in the early 1980s. She became a leader in the field, establishing a major personal pattern collection and encouraging others to actively participate in the collection and storage of patterns. Betty passed away in 1997 leaving a wealthy legacy of research, and an extensive pattern collection now housed at the University of Rhode Island. The Williams Collection is combined with the URI and Joy Spanabel Emery Collections in the Commercial Pattern Archive in URI Library Special Collections.
To login, contact the RISD Library Reference Desk for the username and password.
Monday, February 2, 2009
Dazzle @ RISD
Update: The first floor of the exhibit (including history of camouflage and dazzle plans and photos) will be opened until April 9, 2009.
Bedazzled Exhibit
Fleet Library at RISD, January 26-March 29, 2009 during library hours (Monday-Friday 8:30am-7pm, Saturday 10am-6pm, and Sunday noon-7pm).
Artists at War: Exploring the Connections Between Art and Camouflage Symposium
The symposium will be in the Michael P. Metcalf Auditorium in RISD’s Chace Center on February 14, 2009 from 2-4 pm.
These events are free and open to the public.
Partial funding provided by a minigrant from the Rhode Island Council for Humanities.
For more information see risd.edu/dazzle.
Press:
Core77
our.risd.edu
Projo
Journal Inquirer
Bedazzled Exhibit
Fleet Library at RISD, January 26-March 29, 2009 during library hours (Monday-Friday 8:30am-7pm, Saturday 10am-6pm, and Sunday noon-7pm).
Artists at War: Exploring the Connections Between Art and Camouflage Symposium
The symposium will be in the Michael P. Metcalf Auditorium in RISD’s Chace Center on February 14, 2009 from 2-4 pm.
These events are free and open to the public.
Partial funding provided by a minigrant from the Rhode Island Council for Humanities.
For more information see risd.edu/dazzle.
Press:
Core77
our.risd.edu
Projo
Journal Inquirer
Tuesday, January 13, 2009
Graduate Thesis Workshops
All workshops meet in the Fleet Library at RISD, 7pm-8:30pm
Look for signs directing you to the library meeting rooms or ask a library staff person for assistance.
Tues Jan 13 (Balcony Conference Room)
Ceramics, Textiles, D+M
Session led by Anne West, GSO
Wed Jan 14 (Balcony Conference Room)
General Session, All Departments
Session led by Frances Shipps, Writing Center
Thurs Jan 15 (Balcony Conference Room)
Graphic Design, D+M
Session led by Anne West, GSO
Tues Jan 20 (Balcony Conference Room)
ID, Furniture
Session led by Frances Shipps, Writing Center
Wed Jan 21 (Library classroom 110)
Research in Art & Design:locating sources for writing about one’s work, All Departments
Session led by Ellen Petraits, Fleet Library
Description: A discussion of search strategies for locating specific types of materials useful to developing the research aspect of one’s thesis. Topics include: reference sources, themes and imagery, exhibition catalogues, artists’ writings
*Thurs Jan 22 (Balcony Conference Room)
*Rescheduled for Thurs Jan 29
Glass & Sculpture
Session led by Anne West, GSO
Tues Jan 27 (Balcony Conference Room)
Painting, Printmaking, Photo
Session led by Frances Shipps, Writing Center
Wed Jan 28 (Library Classroom 110)
Research in Art & Design: locating sources for writing about one’s work,, All Departments
Session led by Ellen Petraits, Fleet Library
Description: A discussion of search strategies for locating specific types of materials useful to developing the research aspect of one’s thesis. Topics include: reference sources, themes and imagery, exhibition catalogues, artists’ writings
Thurs Jan 29 (Balcony Conference Room)
Glass & Sculpture
Session led by Anne West, GSO
Look for signs directing you to the library meeting rooms or ask a library staff person for assistance.
Tues Jan 13 (Balcony Conference Room)
Ceramics, Textiles, D+M
Session led by Anne West, GSO
Wed Jan 14 (Balcony Conference Room)
General Session, All Departments
Session led by Frances Shipps, Writing Center
Thurs Jan 15 (Balcony Conference Room)
Graphic Design, D+M
Session led by Anne West, GSO
Tues Jan 20 (Balcony Conference Room)
ID, Furniture
Session led by Frances Shipps, Writing Center
Wed Jan 21 (Library classroom 110)
Research in Art & Design:locating sources for writing about one’s work, All Departments
Session led by Ellen Petraits, Fleet Library
Description: A discussion of search strategies for locating specific types of materials useful to developing the research aspect of one’s thesis. Topics include: reference sources, themes and imagery, exhibition catalogues, artists’ writings
*Thurs Jan 22 (Balcony Conference Room)
*Rescheduled for Thurs Jan 29
Glass & Sculpture
Session led by Anne West, GSO
Tues Jan 27 (Balcony Conference Room)
Painting, Printmaking, Photo
Session led by Frances Shipps, Writing Center
Wed Jan 28 (Library Classroom 110)
Research in Art & Design: locating sources for writing about one’s work,, All Departments
Session led by Ellen Petraits, Fleet Library
Description: A discussion of search strategies for locating specific types of materials useful to developing the research aspect of one’s thesis. Topics include: reference sources, themes and imagery, exhibition catalogues, artists’ writings
Thurs Jan 29 (Balcony Conference Room)
Glass & Sculpture
Session led by Anne West, GSO
Architectural Drawings of RISD Buildings
RISD Archives (Fleet Library, 2nd floor) has a collection of 12,000 drawings (originals and copies) of RISD buildings. The drawings are indexed in a searchable Filemaker pro database by the following information: drawing title, document type, information about the creator(s) of the drawings, dates, building name, location, and type, number of sheets, scale, and a short descriptive note.
See Architectural Drawings Collection for a detailed description.
An overhead scanner allows Archives staff to provide copies as long as a CD, DVD, or USB device is provided. Students, faculty, and researches are welcome to use the collection by appointment.
Archives, 2nd Floor
Monday - Friday 9am-4:30pm
Phone: 401.709.5922
See Architectural Drawings Collection for a detailed description.
An overhead scanner allows Archives staff to provide copies as long as a CD, DVD, or USB device is provided. Students, faculty, and researches are welcome to use the collection by appointment.
Archives, 2nd Floor
Monday - Friday 9am-4:30pm
Phone: 401.709.5922
Monday, January 5, 2009
Finding full text in Google books
How do you determine if a book is full-text in Google books?
start at books.google.com
select Advanced Book Search
Select the radio button for Search: Full View to locate the full text of a book that is out of copyright or if the publisher or author has asked to make the book fully viewable.
More about Full View
start at books.google.com
select Advanced Book Search
Select the radio button for Search: Full View to locate the full text of a book that is out of copyright or if the publisher or author has asked to make the book fully viewable.
More about Full View
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