LibGuides: Humanities: Library Resources

Using the Electronic Databases to Find Journal Articles in the Humanities

Academic Search Elite
Multi-disciplinary database covering virtually every area of academic study. Contains 1,850 scholarly journals, including nearly 1,300 peer-reviewed titles.

Gale Literature
Provides journal articles about authors and specific literary works from all time periods and countries.
JSTOR
Provides access to older journals in all different types of fields.

Reference Sources

Encyclopedia of World Art (Ref. N31 .E533) 15 volumes

The Oxford Dictionary of Art
Call Number: Ref. N33 .O93 1994

DVDs and Videos

Finding DVDs and Videos
The JSCC online catalog provides access to DVDs and videos in the JSCC Library, as well as to books.

Websites Dealing with Humanities

Ancient Egypt Site
"The Ancient Egypt Site is an interactive book about the history, language, monuments and culture of Ancient Egypt. It can easily be accessed by topic or by keyword."
Cleopatra: A Multimedia Guide to the Ancient World
"An interactive journey through the collection of ancient art at The Art Institute of Chicago," specifically the three cultures of the ancient Mediterranean: Italy, Egypt, and Greece. Eighteen objects are featured, each with close-up views and related stories in audio. The site contains a timeline, a glossary that comes with an audio pronunciation guide, maps, and lesson plans. Also available in Spanish, except for the audio files and lesson plans.

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Using the Electronic Databases to Find Journal Articles in the Humanities

Reference Sources

DVDs and Videos

Websites Dealing with Humanities

Research Consultations