Tennessee State Tennessee State University Libraries and University Libraries and

Media CenterMedia Center Present Present

Tennessee State Tennessee State University Libraries and University Libraries and

Media CenterMedia Center Present Present

Resources for Art EducationResources for Art Education

Prepared by

Mitchell Chamberlain

Scope

• Prepares students for graduate level study in the visual arts.

• Prepares students as graphic designers & commercial artists.

• Provides students with a foundation in art history & art criticism.

Electronic Resources Available

• May be accessed through Electronic Resources via Library Home Page .

Here you may choose to search the electronic resources either by title or by subject. Theses Electronic resources are accessible on or off campus.

Electronic Resources Available (cont.)

Examples of electronic resources are as follows:

• Encyclopedia Britannica Online• EBSCOhost• Text Internet Library• Infotrac

Electronic Resources Available (cont.)

If you select electronic sources by subject, the system will provide a list of subjects.

Select Art Databases

Electronic Resources (cont.)

Samples of these subject Data bases:

• Art Museum Image Galley• Grove Art Online: Home Page

Electronic Access to Books

• Tennessee State University Online Catalog

• Net Library eBooks• Athena Project

Interlibrary Loan Procedures

To access interlibrary loan service – At the library home page select “services” from the menu.

• Select Interlibrary Loan (ILLIAD)• Select “Connect to ILLIAD• As a first time user read policy

statements and register as a new user.

Electronic Access to Journals

Full Text Electronic Journal List

Links to Relevant Web Sites

• Virtual Reference Desk--Art Resources

• An Annotated List of Web Sites Pertinent to the Visual Arts

Periodical Holdings

• May be accessed by:– Notebooks located in both libraries,

listing title, call or shelf number, Main or Williams Campus, and dates.

– Periodical holdings link on the library web page, includes links to title and subject lists.

Selected Print Sources Available in Reference

• A Bibliographical Dictionary of Art (N40.B53 1995-main)

• Dictionary of Art (N31.D5 1996- main)

• Encyclopedia of World Art(N31.E4833-Main, N31.E533-Williams)

Selected Print Sources Available in Reference

(cont.)

• Dictionary of Art (N31.D5 1996 – main)

• 250 Years of African American Art (N6538.N5I38 – main)

Print Resources – Stack Area

• Holdings on both campuses• Main campus – third floor• Art General – N• Architecture – NA• Sculpture – NB• Drawing – NC

Print Resources – Stack Area (cont.)

• Painting – ND• Print Media – NE• Decorative Arts/Applied Arts – NK• Arts in General/Aesthetics – NX• Photography - TR

Resources Available in the Media Center

• The Media Center on the Main Campus houses in excess of 75 video resources relating to such topics as artists and art methods and techniques.

Conclusion• Thank you for your attention. Please

let us know how we are doing by completing a Library Orientation Evaluation Form. Should you have any questions, please contact us.Brown-Daniel Library – 615-963-5201Avon Williams Library – 615-963-7190