About the author Ellen Petraits, Research & Instruction Librarian, Coordinator of Graduate Library Instruction     |
Guides
Art & Design Research Skills - Last Updated Sep 22, 2011 A list of research skills used in advanced studio practice
Artist's Book Project - homage to an event or person in world history - Last Updated Nov 21, 2012 A guide to topical and biographical information sources for FS artist's book assignment
Artists Who Write: D + M thesis preparation seminar - Last Updated Jun 28, 2012 A guide to sources and search strategies for thesis exploration and development geared to Digital + Media students
Artists' Writings - Last Updated Mar 13, 2013 A resource guide to artists' writings and writing an artist statement
Avery Index to Architectural Periodicals - Last Updated Mar 13, 2013 This guide illustrates the Avery Index's unique features for locating current and historic literature and imagery related to architecture, urban planning, landscape architecture, historic preservation, architectural history, and sustainable development
Citation Tools - Last Updated Mar 13, 2013 A guide to online and print citation tools + style manuals such as MLA, Chicago, Turabian and various free, online bibliographic tools
Color: Theory, Terminology, and Symbolism - Last Updated Mar 13, 2013 A resource guide on color theory, color symbolism and meaning
Contemporary Art & Artists - Last Updated Mar 13, 2013 A resource guide to finding articles, reviews, exhibitions catalogs, media, and images on contemporary artists and their work
Electronic Publication Alerts & RSS - Last Updated Sep 23, 2010 This guide illustrates how to set up and save your searches for a determined time period. Receive results via email or RSS.
Faculty Library Resources - Last Updated Feb 9, 2013 An outline of library's services and resources for faculty: course reserves, off campus access to databases, e-journals, interlibrary loan, instruction, research assistance, and digital imaging
Graduate Student Library Resources - Last Updated Jun 28, 2012 A guide to library resources and research skills for art, architecture, & design
Graduate Thesis Development - finding context in one's work - Last Updated Feb 16, 2013 Ways to gather and synthesize sources to articulate the ideas in your work
How to Login From Off Campus - Last Updated Apr 18, 2012 Did you know you can access RISD Library subscription databases any time, anywhere? Use this guide to learn how to log in from off campus.
How to Renew Online - Last Updated Apr 18, 2012 Avoid overdue fines and renew books you need by renewing online.
How to See Everything You've Checked out from RISD Library - Last Updated Jun 28, 2012 Learn how to start a reading history. Keep track of everything you check out from RISD Library. Export the list to use as a bibliography.
Image Captions - How to cite an image - Last Updated Dec 5, 2011 A guide to creating an image caption using MLA or Art Bulletin style
Interior Architecture - Last Updated Oct 11, 2012 A guide to local resources, print and e-journals, maps, collections, materials and case studies for Interior Architecture
Int|AR JOURNAL: Research & Critical Analysis - Last Updated May 21, 2012 A guide to interior architecture journal content development for the topic, Difficult Memories
Literature Review - Last Updated May 6, 2012 A short guide which describes the literature review process
Made in the UK: Contemporary Art from the Richard Brown Baker Collection - Last Updated May 8, 2012 A resource guide to artists in the RISD Museum of Art exhibition, Made in the UK: Contemporary Art from the Richard Brown Baker Collection
Materials & Materiality - Last Updated Feb 28, 2013 A guide to locating printed and online sources on materials and material properties
New Student Library Orientation - Top 10 - Last Updated Sep 22, 2012 The essential guide to RISD Library's collections, resources & services
Perception and the Senses - Last Updated Mar 13, 2013 A resource guide for finding information on perception, the senses, and emotions as expressed through art
Photo Seminar: Proposing an Exhibition - Last Updated May 21, 2012 A resource guide for locating images and texts for creating an exhibition proposal
Research in Art & Design: Selected Readings - Last Updated Mar 13, 2013 A guide to the recent literature of research in architecture, art & design
Rhode Island Maps - Last Updated May 8, 2012 A guide to locating and using Rhode Island map resources
RISD Archives - Last Updated Jan 24, 2012 a RISD-specific collection documenting people, buildings, history, events, and exhibitions
RISD Campus Architectural Drawings - Last Updated Jan 29, 2012 A list of architectural drawings of RISD buildings available in RISD Archives
RISD Library Virtual Tour - Last Updated Sep 5, 2012 Take a virtual tour of RISD Library's unique resources and services
RISD Master's Thesis - Last Updated Feb 16, 2013 A resource guide for thesis research and writing assistance, locating theses in the library, and thesis binding options
RISD Museum Object Research - Last Updated Jun 19, 2012 A guide to researching museum objects from the RISD Museum and elsewhere
Science Resources - Last Updated Nov 30, 2012 A guide to print + electronic science resources and collections available to RISD students, faculty and staff
Seminar: Refugees, Migrants, & Displaced People - Last Updated May 21, 2012 A guide to sources for topic exploration on migration, immigration, refugees and displaced persons
World Architecture - Water & Architecture (in Rhode Island) - Last Updated May 21, 2012 A resource guide on researching water in relation to architecture |
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Research Help & Instruction
I am a practicing artist with an MFA in Painting & Drawing and an MLS in Academic Librarianship. I bring 12 years experience as an academic art librarian to my current research and teaching work at RISD Library. I truly enjoy helping artists connect ideas that originate in their studio to research which can deepen and focus their practice. I am available to meet individually with students to facilitate research for written assignments, studio work, degree projects, and thesis topics. I'm also available to meet with those working on group projects and can come to your studio or classroom to discuss research strategies, techniques, and resources that address specific design issues or themes. My library work schedule avails me to meet with students and faculty on Sundays and week-day afternoons & evenings. Please feel free to contact me or stop by my office to talk about your art & design research ideas. |
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