Databases are integral to online research. Databases provide collections of research resources such as journals and articles in one, easily accessible spot. Your university library may provide access to a number of databases and research engines through your school account.
Research interfaces or search engines, such as EBSCOHost or ProQuest, provide access to hundreds of databases. Research databases are often specific to a topic or selection of topics, such as the humanities or sciences. When researching fiber arts and textile arts, students can consult databases specifically concerned with art, anthropology, history, or the humanities in general.
University at Albany Students can utilize the UAlbany Libraries Database Finder tool located on their website. This tool lists hundreds of databases that students can explore.
Below is an abbreviated list of some relevant databases. These databases provide access to articles regarding fiber arts and their significance culturally and historically.
Academic Search Ultimate is a database hosted by EBSCOHost. The University at Albany Library provides free access to this resource. This database yields articles that are multidisciplinary, and includes the humanities and anthropology studies. This database holds thousands of periodicals.
Anthropology Plus is a database dedicated to studies regarding anthropological studies. This database is available through the University at Albany Library. Anthropology Plus also covers related fields such as archaeology and linguistics. This database is also hosted by EBSCO.
Humanities Source is a database covering scholarly literature and critical analyses of humanities subjects. This database is hosted by EBSCO. Researchers may use this database to find articles regarding fiber arts and their significance in culture, history, or literature. This database is available to use through the University at Albany Libraries.
JSTOR is a popular scholarly and academic database often used by students. JSTOR covers a wide range of disciplines; anthropology, art, history, literature, psychology, and much more. The database provides resources including articles, journals, essays, dissertations, and books. Researchers interested in fiber arts will be able to find resources that engage with fiber arts and these many disciplines. JSTOR is available through the University at Albany Libraries.
WorldCat Classic is another popular database used by students. WorldCat Classic provides abstracts, indexes, and profiles of a range of resources. These resources can include books, ebooks, video, audio, etc. Researchers searching for full-texts can use the database to find nearby physical copies in libraries. WorldCat Classic is available through the University at Albany Libraries.