LibGuides: Vancouver Art and Artists: Databases

Accessing Resources in Databases

Note: When accessing databases from off campus, you will need to log in using your ECU email user name and password.

General Search
Search in multiple databases at once. From the search results screen, you can limit the search by source type, date, subject, and other facets.
A-Z Database List
Search in individual databases for a more limited search, or access resources (including recommended open access databases) not found in the General Search.

Databases

Art & Architecture Source
Full-text articles and abstracts from international journals, books, podcasts, and images, including Art Index, Art Abstracts, and Art & Architecture Complete. Relevant to Visual Arts, Art History, and Architecture.
Art, Design & Architecture Collection

Includes indexes such as ARTbibliographies Modern, Design and Applied Arts Index, and International Bibliography of Art, along with full-text journals. Relevant to Fine Arts, Design, and Architecture.
Art Canada Institute Online Art Books
A bilingual (English and French), non-profit organization offering comprehensive online resources that includes digital art books, educational programs, and a weekly newsletter, covering various aspects of Canadian visual culture.
Artists in Canada
A bilingual directory identifying documentation files on over 42,700 Canadian artists, compiled by the National Gallery of Canada Library with contributions from 23 institutions. Relevant to Visual Arts and Art History.
CBC Curio
Provides commercial-free access to CBC documentaries, news reports, and archival footage. Also includes access to BBC and National Geographic content. Relevant across disciplines.
e-artexte
A library catalogue and digital repository for contemporary Canadian art publications with access to over 26,000 records of art books, magazines, and other publications as free digital downloads. Digital documents include Creative Commons licenses specifying reuse permissions. Relevant to visual arts, art history and curatorial studies.
National Film Board
Educational streaming access to Canadian documentaries, animations, and experimental films. Relevant to C+AC, Art, Film + Screen Arts, Media Arts, and Animation. ONLY ACCESSIBLE FROM CANADIAN IP ADDRESSES.