Art/Asian Studies 260: Arts of Japan  

Welcome to the research guide for Art & Art History 260!

Please use this guide as a starting point for doing research in this class.  If you run into any questions or are struggling to find what you need, remember librarians are here to help.  You can stop by the reference desk in Rolvaag, use the IM box to the left (especially for basic questions), drop by my office or send me an e-mail.

It is suggested that you consult resources in the following order:

Reference Sources - this is where the most general information is located and is a good place to get background on a particular topic.  Be sure to check the bibliography or suggestions for further reading at the end of the articles you read -- they often lead you to other places where your topic is being discussed.

Books - more specific than reference material and usually focusing on one topic.

Articles - focus on a particular aspect of a topic.  This is also where the newest information on a topic can be found.

Rolvaag Reference desk hours are as follows:

Monday - Thursday	10 a.m. - 5 p.m. 7 p.m. - 10 p.m.
Friday	10 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Saturday	11 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Sunday	1:30 p.m. - 5 p.m. 7 p.m. - 10 p.m.

• Get started on your research
• Cite sources
• Find books, articles, web sites, primary sources, images, etc.
• Find happiness
• Refine your topic
• Evaluate sources
• Develop procrastination techniques
  
• Order materials from Carleton and beyond