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.

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

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

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.