UCF Research Guides: Digital Media Databases: Digital Media

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Art & Architecture Source (EBSCOhost)
Art & Architecture Source covers a broad range of related subjects, from fine, decorative and commercial art, to various areas of architecture and architectural design. Providing over 600 full-text journals, more than 220 full-text books, and a collection of over 63,000 images, it is designed for use by a diverse audience, including art scholars, artists, designers, students and general researchers.
see also Art Index Retrospective (1929-1984)

"Topics covered include art history & criticism, architecture & architectural history, archaeology, antiques, museum studies, graphic arts, industrial design, landscape architecture, interior design, folk art, painting, photography, pottery, sculpture, decorative arts, costume design, television and video, motion pictures, advertising art, non-western art, textiles and much more."
Arts & Humanities Citation Index (AHCI) (1975+)
On the main search screen for Web of Science Core Collection, change "Editions: All" to "Arts & Humanities Citation Index."
Indexes 1,300 leading arts and humanities journals.
ARTstor
Users must create a free account (or link an existing JSTOR account) for access and to download images.

ArtStor has migrated to the JSTOR platform. The ArtStor platform is retired as of August 1, 2024.

A digital library of nearly one million images in the areas of art, architecture, the humanities, and social sciences for research and pedagogical purposes.
Film and Television Literature Index with Full Text (EBSCOhost)
Film & Television Literature Index™ with Full Text is the definitive online tool for film and television research. Subject coverage includes film & television theory, preservation & restoration, screenwriting, production, cinematography, technical aspects, and reviews. The database provides cover-to-cover indexing and abstracts for more than 380 publications (and selected coverage of 300), as well as full text for more than 120 journals, and 100 books. In addition, Film & Television Literature Index with Full Text includes Variety movie reviews from 1914 to the present and over 36,300 images from the MPTV Image Archive.

Includes:
-Over 160 full-text journals
-Over 160 full-text books
-Indexing and abstracts for more than 560 journals
-Cover-to-cover indexing and abstracts for more than 270 journals
-Variety movie reviews dating back to 1914
-More than 65,000 images from the MPTV Image Archive
LinkedIn Learning
LinkedIn Learning offers online interactive video-based training on a wide range of topics, including software, design, and business skills. Applications include Adobe, MS Office, open-source applications, multimedia, web development, programming and more!
The UCF subscription to Lynda.com migrated to a new name "LinkedIn Learning" on August 19, 2019. See Migrating to LinkedIn Learning for more information.

* Thanks for extending UCF's Lynda subscription to: Academic Affairs, College Of Arts And Humanities, College Of Business, College Of Engineering, College Of Grad Studies, College Of Medicine, College Of Sciences, Digital Learning, Information Technologies & Resources, Student Development And Enrollment Services
"Provides access to over 3000+ instructional videos and exercise files to active students and faculty at UCF. Videos covering the latest software, creative, and business skills. Taught by accomplished teachers and recognized industry experts, lynda.com is a high-quality resource for students, faculty, and staff looking to develop skills in Microsoft Office, Adobe Creative Suite, project management, social media, and a wide range of other topics."
Media History Digital Library (1903-1995)
A collections of full text classic media periodicals in the public domain, covering cinema, broadcasting, and related issues such as law, censorship, business, and economics.

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ACM Digital Library
Full text of all ACM journals and conference proceedings.
Applied Science & Technology Source Ultimate (EBSCOhost)
Applied Science & Technology Source Ultimate provides STEM students and researchers with the resources they need to succeed. Providing coverage of a wide range of topics including artificial intelligence, applied mathematics, plastics, hydroponics, computer science, chemical engineering, energy resources and robotics, as well as the business and social implications of new technologies, this comprehensive database is essential for STEM programs.

formerly called Applied Science & Technology (EBSCOhost/Wilson) (1983+)
Communication & Mass Media Complete (EBSCOhost)
Communication & Mass Media Complete provides the most robust, quality research solution in areas related to communication and mass media. CMMC incorporates the content of CommSearch (formerly produced by the National Communication Association) and Mass Media Articles Index (formerly produced by Penn State) along with numerous other journals in communication, mass media, and other closely-related fields of study to create a research and reference resource of unprecedented scope and depth encompassing the breadth of the communication discipline. CMMC offers cover-to-cover (“core”) indexing and abstracts for more than 570 journals, and selected (“priority”) coverage of nearly 200 more, for a combined coverage of more than 770 titles. Furthermore, this database includes full text for over 450 journals.
Fine Arts (Gale OneFile)
Has more than 100 full-text magazines and journals covered in databases such as the Wilson Art Index and RILM, providing students with resources to support research in areas such as drama, music, art history, and film making.
IEEE Xplore
Full text access to quality technical literature in electrical engineering, computer science, and electronics. Includes most IEEE journals, conference proceedings, and standards.

IEEE Electronic Library (IEL) includes access to the full text of IEEE content published since 1988 with select content published since 1872 from:
- IEEE journals, transactions, and magazines, including early access documents
- IEEE conference proceedings
- IET conference proceedings
- IEEE published standards
- IEEE Standards Dictionary Online
VDE VERLAG Conference Proceedings includes complimentary access to the AbstractPlus records and select full text published since 2005
Bell Labs Technical Journal includes access to the AbstractPlus records and full text articles published from 1922
IEEE-Wiley eBooks Library includes full text access to all IEEE-Wiley eBooks titles copyrighted in the year(s) 1974-2013
Individual Online Journals includes access to all AbstractPlus records and full text published since 2005 from:
- Systems Engineering and Electronics, Journal of
-IET journals are now largely Open Access at the IET Research Hub on Wiley Online Library
Index to 19th Century American Art Periodicals (EBSCOhost)
Index to art periodicals that were published in the US during the 19th century. Entire journal contents are indexed: articles, art notes, illustrations, stories, poems, and advertisements.
JSTOR
Full text of research journals and eBooks from numerous publishers. For most of the journal content, we can access all but the 3 to 5 most recent years of the journal.
New World Cinema: Independent Features & Shorts (Alexander Street)
"approximately 200 full-length feature films from leading independent distributors such as Kino Lorber, First Run Features, Film Movement, MK2, and the Global Films Initiative, along with approximately fifty award-winning shorts"