Library Catalog

Library Catalog

Use the catalog to find books owned by Kresge Library. Also use the catalog to see if we have access to a particular journal title either on-line or in print.

Databases

International Bibliography of Theatre & Dance

This database is described as "the definitive research tool for the study of theatre and the performing arts." Contains more than 250 full-text titles.

Arts & Humanities Search

This database covers the world's leading arts and humanities journals, and includes nearly 3 million records from 1980 to the present.

Humanities Abstracts

This database indexes nearly 600 humanities sources covering a range of topics, including performing arts.

JSTOR

This extensive collection of e-journals provides access to multidisciplinary content, including arts and humanities.

 

Depending upon your topic, there may be other relevant databases for your research. Consult the library's list of databases arranged by subject area.

In these databases, if an article is not available online, use the feature to identify if the article is available online in another database or in print in the library.

We don't have your article electronically or in-print?

Try InterLibrary Loan.

Class Handouts

Evaluating Periodicals Chart (PDF)

Evaluating Web Sites (PDF)

Keyword Searching Tips (PDF)

Database Truncation & Wildcard Symbols (PDF)

Contact Information

Librarian: Ann Pogany

Email: pogany@oakland.edu

Reference Desk: (248) 370-4426

Other Resources

Credo Reference

Online encyclopedias and dictionaries covering a variety of topics

For reviews of dance performances, try:

• New York Times (1995-present)
• New York Times Historical (1851-2004)
• LexisNexis Academic Universe
• InfoTrac Custom Newspapers

Writing & Research Assistance

Refworks

A bibliographic citation tool which allows you to easily export your records from different databases to one place. It also allows you to output your bibliography in a variety of citation styles, including APA, MLA, Chicago and Turabian.

Kresge Library Links to Writing Resources

Find in-depth information about the mechanics of writing and grammar, writing MLA format, citations, avoiding plagiarism & more.

Tutorials

Scholarly Journals vs. Popular Magazines

Take this quickie tutorial if you need a reminder on identifying scholarly or popular periodicals.

Evaluating Web Sites

These tips will help you determine the appropriateness of a web site for your research.

Registering with ILLiad, the Interlibrary Loan system

General Library Information

Ask a Librarian

Floor map of the Kresge Library

Interlibrary Loans via ILLIAD