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CCAD Library Research Tutorial

How do I find articles?

Because publishers own the information that they publish in magazines & newspapers, searching for articles can be confusing and frustrating.

  • Some magazines will be indexed by one database provider, but not another.
  • Some articles will be full-text online, while some only give you the citation, and you have to find the actual magazine to read the article.
  • Sometimes publishers place an 'embargo' on the newest issues of their magazines, so you have to wait to read them online.
  • Some articles are open-access on the web (we love those!)

Persistence and a sound strategy help! We hope the information provided below will help you in your search, and you can always contact us for help at library@ccad.edu.

Remote Access to CCAD Library Resources

Image of off-campus access formEven if you are 1000 miles away, all of Packard Library's online resources are accessible to you.

All databases, eBooks, Subject Guides, and other online resources can be accessed from the library's main page or through our Subject Guides.

You will need your CCAD ID to sign in from off-campus.

 

 

Searching the Big 3: EBSCO, ProQuest, & JSTOR

Databases and Indexes

Here are some popular databases for finding articles. For a complete list, go to our A-to-Z page.

Browzine

BrowZine is a journal browsing service to help you keep up with the latest research in your field. You can use it on the web, through a mobile app, or both as it syncs your account across all devices. You can find links to BrowZine in our most of our Subject Guides.

Knowledge Check

What information do you need to provide to login to our databases from off-campus?
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CCAD ID and first name: 0 votes (0%)
Last name and CCAD ID number: 1 votes (100%)
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Which database would you search for high-resolution art images?
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Art, Design, and Architecture Collection: 1 votes (100%)
Kanopy: 0 votes (0%)
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There's no point to searching both Art, Design, and Architecture Collection (ProQuest) and Art & Architecture Source (EBSCO) since they cover the same journals.
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