Masland Library Blog

Did you know that PBU recently added another database to our collection? If you are in Lit and Arts this semester this could be the perfect database for you as you finish up all those projects. And even if you aren’t, it could be beneficial to look this new database over beforehand so you know how to use it when due dates start approaching far too quickly, as they often do.

The new database is named ARTSTOR. Its' digital library is made up of more than one million images. Although a database of images may not seem entirely helpful when your task is to find how culture and values are represented in various art pieces, I found it to be extremely beneficial.

Last weekend I was working on my project studying Greek art. Using JSTOR, another helpful database, I found the sculpture that I planned to study, but I could not find a picture of it in color anywhere on JSTOR. Since I needed to print the picture in color for the assignment, I immediately felt frustrated and wondered if I would have to pick a new art piece altogether. Thankfully, I decided to take a quick peak on ARTSTOR and I am so glad I did. Within seconds of typing my sculpture’s name into the search bar I was given many choices of my sculpture IN COLOR! I even squealed a little bit in excitement…or maybe it was relief.

So, go on the library website, click online databases, click ARTSTOR, click “go” on the pop up, type in your subject, and get going! There are even fancy little pamphlets at the library front desk if you want some more information.

Worry no longer, my friends about those Lit and Arts projects. ARTSTOR can save the day.

~Christa Joy Ciotta

Sikyon, Euthychides Of. Tyche of Antioch. Digital image. ARTstor. Italian and Other European Art (Scala Archives). Web. 7 Dec. 2010. .