Library

Databases & Indexes

Databases & Indexes
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Digital Images

  • BAC Digital Images Collection
    Images are available for architecture, architectural plans, fine art, and furniture. The collection is relevant to core curriculum such as Architecture/Design History, Design Principles, and Freehand Drawing.
  • Associated Press Photo Archives
    Associated Press photo archive of images from 1844 to the present.
  • Digital Sanborn Maps
    Historical fire insurance maps of MA towns (1867-1970).

Periodical and Newspaper Indexes

  • Architectural Index
    Citations for 18 journals from 1982 to the present. Subjects include urban design and green design.
  • Art Full Text
    Abstracts and journal citations for a range of disciplines including art, antiques, archaeology, and architecture.
  • Avery Index to Architectural Periodicals
    Journal citations for architecture from the 1930s with selective coverage back to the 1860s.
  • Design and Applied Arts Index (DAAI)
    Journal citations for design and craft disciplines (such as ceramics, textiles, glass).
  • Garden Literature Index
    Topics include horticulture, botany, garden/landscape design & history, ecology, plant and garden conservation, garden management, and horticultural therapy.
  • Info Trac*
    General Reference.
  • Massachusetts Newsstand*
    Full text coverage of major MA newspapers (coverage dates vary per newspaper).
  • ProQuest
    Journal citations and full text articles for a variety of journals and newspapers including the New York Times (full text).

Reference

*Funded by the state of MA under the MLIN program of the MA Board of Library Commissioners and MA Regional Library Systems.