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Print Resources:

Current Periodicals: Art -- These titles are currently recieved in print format in Hale Library and are located on 1st floor, arranged alphabetically by title.  Current issues of periodicals cannot be checked out.  Please remember, when you have used an item, do NOT re-shelve it.  Instead, leave it on a table, counter or cart. 

 

Tips for finding artists in the K-State Libraries Catalog: (to search for books, DVDs, etc.)
Begin at the K-State Libraries homepage (www.lib.k-state.edu/), and select "Catalog" from the list of "quick links" at the top of the screen.

• Guided Keyword Search: works well when you do not know where to begin.  Try entering some search terms and when you find a title that seems appropriate, use the information in that record to help you refine your search. 
• Author Search: search for an artist by his/her last name.  This will provide a list of materials containing information on an artist either as the primary subject or where an artist is mentioned within a general text or a broader concept (such as an artistic movement).
• Subject Heading Search: again, search for an artist by his/her last name.  This will generate a list of Library of Congress Subject Headings that relate specifically to this artist.  Click on the number to the left of the Subject Heading for a list of results.  Also, this works with artistic movements.  Try "Impressionism".  Here's a list of sample subject headings for artist Pablo Picasso:

Picasso, Pablo 1881-1973
Picasso, Pablo 1881-1973 Catalogs
Picasso, Pablo 1881-1973 Criticism and Interpretation
Picasso, Pablo 1881-1973 Exhibitions
Picasso, Pablo 1881-1973 Guernica

• When you find a promising title, click on the Subject Headings listed on the record for that item, and follow those headings to find more materials on similar topics.
• Location: You can limit your catalog search results to materials located in the Curriculum Materials Center or the Juvenile Literature Collection by choosing the "Advanced Search Limits" and selecting either from the list beside "Location".  Then, run a keyword search for your topic.
• To ensure you're able to view all available information, click on "full view" when looking at the record for an item in the catalog.
• When you have your call numbers ready, see the Hale Library Stacks Guide and the Map of Hale Library.

 

Tips for Browsing K-State Libraries' locations: 

Call Numbers: It is much easier to browse the various library locations if you know what the call numbers mean.  A majority of  the art-related resources (books & older issues of magazines/journals) are located in the "N" call number range (3rd floor, Hale), but Ceramics, Photography, Textiles and some crafts are located on the 1st floor in Room 117.  These topics have artistic as well as scientific & technological applications. Other helpful call number ranges:

• N = Visual Arts (General)</li>
• NA = Architecture</li>
• NB = Sculpture</li>
• NC = Drawing, Design, Illustration</li>
• ND = Painting</li>
• NE = Print Media</li>
• NK = Decorative Arts (includes some ceramics, metalwork, etc.)</li>
• NX = Arts in general (includes multimedia, religious arts, arts patronage, etc.)</li>
• TP = Ceramics</li>
• TR = Photography</li>
• TT = Arts & Crafts, Handicrafts</li>
• For more specific information, see the LC Classification Outline here: http://www.itsmarc.com/crs/LCSO0001.htm</li>

 

Online Resources:

• Ask A Librarian -- chat with a librarian!
• Assignment Planner -- created by the K-State Libraries Instruction Unit
• Copyright Basics -- from K-State's Office of Intellectual Property, includes information on fair use
• Hale Library Stacks Guide -- I have the call #, where do I go?
• K-State Libraries Instruction Unit -- take a look at their classes, tours and information for current students
• InterLibrary Services -- information about borrowing materials from other institutions
• IT Help Desk -- located in Hale Library, 2nd floor, Room 214
• Map of Hale Library
• Research Help @ K-State Libraries -- created by the K-State Libraries Instruction Unit
• Request an InterLibrary Loan
• ShortCuts Blog -- authored by K-State librarians offering many research tips and highlighting services and resources
• Stacks Guide for Hale Library -- I have the call #, where do I go?
• Talking in the Library Blog -- also authored by K-State librarians, only slightly more random than ShortCuts

 

Helpful People at K-State Libraries:

Hale Library Help Desk:  staffed during the day, at night, and on the weekends.
Feel free to contact the Help Desk if I'm not available via the "Ask a Librarian" page.  As you will see, they are available in person, by phone, e-mail, IM and text messaging.

InterLibrary Services: 
If you need a book, article, DVD, etc. that is not owned by K-State Libraries, you can request it from InterLibrary Loan.  From the K-State Libraries homepage (www.lib.k-state.edu/), select "Request an interlibrary loan" (first one listed under Services).

Subject Librarians:
In addition to me, there are several subject librarian available to help with any course you're taking.  For a complete list of subject librarians by area of expertise, go to the K-State Libraries homepage (www.lib.k-state.edu/) and select "Subject guides and experts" (listed under Research Tools).

 

Helpful Services in Hale Library: