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The databases below include scholarly and peer-reviewed articles about art, history, theory, and criticism.
Scholarly and non-scholarly articles focusing on art, art history, and criticism from Western and non-Western traditions. Including new artists, contemporary art, exhibition reviews, and feminist criticism.
Peer-reviewed articles on art, film, music, world literature, philosophy, religion, and more.
Sometimes called scholarly, peer-reviewed, or academic, these terms all refer to journals that require review by a group of experts in the field before an article can be published. These experts are looking for things like appropriate methodology, proper research and citations, advancements to the field, etc. These articles are typically for other scholars with a high level of knowledge in the area of publication. The purpose is typically to advance the field of study and share developments made by scholars.
Look for the option in databases to narrow your search by peer-reviewed or scholarly.
Learn more about the process video from the University of Kansas: Peer Review In Three Minutes
Popular articles are written for a general audience. These articles can inform, entertain, give the opinions of individuals, talk about current events, sell products, or generate money. News, magazines, blogs, social media, TV shows, opinion articles, and many kinds of websites fit into this category.
Trade or professional journals are intended to share practice information with professionals and practitioners in a profession. These articles are usually chosen for publication by an editor and not a group of experts. They may also include advertisements and flashy images that you don't usually see in peer-reviewed journals.
A top news source for college and university employees, published every weekday. Includes news, advice, and jobs for people in academia. It features the complete contents of the latest issue, daily news and advice columns, job listings, an archive of previously published content, vibrant discussion forums, and career-building tools such as online CV management, salary databases, and more.
Designed for high school libraries. Popular general interest and current events publications covering general reference, health, science, and other areas. Includes full text articles from top high-school magazines, with lexiles (reading levels) assigned to articles. Also includes primary source documents, biographies, and over 2 million images.