University of Wisconsin - Stout

This guide identifies search techniques and some examples of sources of illustrations: pictures of objects, reproductions of art works, examples of styles.

WWW SITES

Use Searching the Web to find sites on your own topics or consult the University Library Subject Guide Graphics and Printing Resources.

STOUT LIBRARY CATALOG

Use the Stout Library Catalog to identify books and audiovisual materials about your topic. Use a keyword guided search and then click on the Long View. You can explore any of the listed subject headings by selecting the link. Check the bibliographic description to make sure it says "ill" (illustrations). Some sources are designed to be collections of illustrations. A few keywords that might be useful in finding these collections are listed below. These are often listed in the Stout Catalog under broad subject headings such as:

Print Sources Available in the University Library

INDEXES AND DATABASES

Stout Users Only

Use the Indexes and Databases to identify articles in journals, magazines, and newspapers. Many indexes provide full text articles.

There are specialized subject indexes that identify book and magazine sources for specific illustrations. Examples:

DICTIONARIES AND ENCYCLOPEDIAS

Print Sources Available in the University Library

General and specialized encyclopedias remain excellent sources of illustrations. Use each set's index to find all entries. Examples:

ALPHABETS

Print Sources Available in the University Library

For sample alphabets and lettering styles, use the Stout Library catalog with subjects or keywords such as ALPHABETS; LETTERING; INITIALS; ILLUMINATION OF BOOKS AND MANUSCRIPTS

BUILDING PLANS

Use the keyword DESIGN combined with keywords such as DWELLINGS; ARCHITECTURE, DOMESTIC; HOTELS; BUILDINGS in the Stout Catalog to find books available in the library.

CARTOONS

Print Sources Available in the University Library

CLIP ART

Print Sources Available in the University Library

Search the Stout Library Catalog under keywords CLIP ART.

MAPS

Print Sources Available in the University Library

For more titles, search in the Stout Library Catalog using the keyword ATLAS.

SIGNS AND SYMBOLS

Print Sources Available in the University Library

Search the Stout catalog under subjects such as SIGNS AND SYMBOLS; SIGNS AND SIGNBOARDS.

TRADEMARKS AND LOGOS

Print Sources Available in the University Library

Many books contain collections of trademarks and logos; search the Stout catalog under the subjects TRADEMARKS; BRAND NAME PRODUCTS; LOGOS.

WEB DEVELOPER TOOLS - WITH FREE GRAPHICS

WWW Search Engines

The search engines that are available on the WWW vary in depth and coverage. Explore the search options to find relevant WWW sites. For a list of available search engines and WWW directories, e.g. Google or Yahoo, use Searching the Web from the Library Home Page.

Citations

To cite online resources in appropriate bibliographic style see: Citing Resources

To organize citations and create bibliographies and papers in APA, MLA and other styles see: RefWorks and Other Citation Management Tools

Last Updated: 06/13/2008 and Last Revised: 3/10/2008

Contact Denise Madland for more information or help on this topic.