New Databases
February 12th, 2010 by brendall in Library Information, New Database, New library Resources, Useful Websites
Listed below are a number of new databases available via the NSW TAFE Library Catalogue. which Design Centre students and teachers may find useful.
As noted you will need DET User ID and password to access them.
For new students the DET User Id and Password should appear on your enrolment receipt. Alternatively you can obtain them from either Customer Service Unit or the library
Art & Architecture Complete – BETA is a comprehensive bibliographic database that provides cover-to-cover indexing and abstracts for more than 630 academic journals, magazines and trade publications with full text for over 240 periodicals and 140 books, as well as selective coverage for over 50 publications. The database has been designed for use by a diverse audience that includes art scholars, artists, designers, college students, and general viewers.
ACCESS: DET username and password required
Environment Complete offers deep coverage in applicable areas of agriculture, ecosystem ecology, energy, renewable energy sources, natural resources, marine & freshwater science, geography, pollution & waste management, environmental technology, environmental law, public policy, social impacts, urban planning, and more. The database contains full text for more than 680 journals and 120 monographs.
ACCESS: DET username and password required
Environmental Studies and Policy
Providing robust coverage of the field of environmental issues and policy, this collection, which includes nearly 200 journals, provides instant access to the multiple viewpoints of this volatile field of study, including perspectives from the scientific community, governmental policy makers, as well as corporate interests.
ACCESS: DET username and password required
Fine Arts and Music Collection
With more than 100 full-text magazines and journals covered in databases such as the Wilson Art Index and RILM, this collection will provide your students with resources to support research in areas such as drama, music, art history, and filmmaking.
ACCESS: DET username and password required
Even the smallest home improvement project can be daunting: with this collection of nearly 100 home improvement focused titles, hobbyists and professional carpenters alike will immediately put their projects on a more solid foundation. Coverage includes such topics as architectural techniques, tool and material selection, zoning requirements, and many more.
ACCESS: DET username and password required
Sustainability Reference Centre
The Sustainability Reference Centre is a comprehensive full-text database covering all aspects of sustainability and corporate social responsibility. Offering content from more than 800 publications including journals, monographs, magazines, and trade publications.
ACCESS: DET username and password required
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