Berg Fashion Library: World fashion index
Find It Fashion lovers everywhere can be in-tune with fashion statements throughout history with the Berg Fashion Library. The resource provides integrated text and image content from the 1600s to today in the form of e-books, reference works and more. It provides in-depth information on various bodies, garments and styles of fashion. The database also […]
Kanopy: Try new video streaming service
Find It VCU Libraries introduces a trial of Kanopy, one of the largest, educational streaming video services, providing access to more than 26,000 documentaries, feature films, shorts and more. The VCU academic community is invited to use the service, which VCU Libraries has licensed, during the trial period (through October 14) and provide feedback to […]
Journal of Social Theory: Art education resouce
Find It An important publication in the arts world, The Journal of Social Theory in Art Education, now has a new publishing base: Virginia Commonwealth University’s Scholars Compass. VCU Libraries launched it in mid-summer. Paper proposals for the next thematic issue on “Navigating Divides” will also be managed through Scholars Compass. Deadline for submission is […]
African-American Music: Genres, artists and liner notes
Find It African-American Music Reference contains more than 50,000 pages of text and 17,000 pages of liner notes that offer insight into one of the many forms of African-American musical expression. The site provides essays with commentary on the various works it has to offer. It contains a variety of genres from American folk to hip-hop […]
Creative Catalysts: VCU Arts Librarians
Nell Chenault, Emily Davis Winthrop and Carla-Mae Crookendale can help you create, teach and find inspiration. Each of them brings a love and appreciation of the arts, related educational credentials and librarian savvy to their roles in VCU’s creative community. * * * * * Nell Chenault, Film and Performing Arts Research Librarian Schools and […]
Art Browsery: VCU art book collection
Look, learn and create: The Art Browsery, a dedicated book display on the fourth floor, James Branch Cabell Library, offers new, beautiful books that can inform your creativity. “When you are caught up in the creative process of making art, sometimes you need to take a break and find added inspiration,” says Carla-Mae Crookendale, VCU Libraries’ […]
