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Welcome to the UCLA Library guide to researching women artists, architects, and designers.
- Women artists : a resource and research guide / Paula L. Chiarmonte, editor.* Z7963.A75 W65 Arts Library Reference & SRLF
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- UCLA LibraryUCLA Library home page
Connecting from Off-Campus: VPN and Proxy Tutorials
The Library's online subscription resources can always be accessed from computers and wireless networks on campus. However, off-campus access is restricted to current UCLA, students, faculty, and staff who have set up their computer using one of the methods below. Click on the other tabs to see how four Bruins got their computers set up and ready to go for remote access!
If you still need help, you can contact the UCLA IT Support Center at (310) 267-4357 or help@it.ucla.edu. They provide 24/7 phone support.
- Virtual Private Networking (VPN)A program you can download and install, or use the built-in version on many computers or mobile devices. VPN software must be logged on manually before you access a restricted site, but works for all programs on your computer. It stays connected until you log off.
- UCLA Online Proxy ServerA simple browser setting which will automatically divert you to a UCLA logon page when you first access a restricted site.
VPN on Mac with Natalie
"I chose VPN for my mac because I need to be able to access the full text of articles on different browsers." - Natalie, Environmental Science
VPN on Windows with Michael
"I chose VPN because I like the security it provides and the control it gives me as a user to manually enable or disable it when I'm browsing online." - Michael, Public Affairs
VPN on Chromebook with Nadia
"I chose VPN because it is really simple to use!" - Nadia, Public Affairs
Proxy on Mac with Kate
"I chose Proxy because I prefer logging in through a web browser without having to download any software on my computer." - Kate, Ethnic Studies
Major Online Sources
This online encyclopedia is a good place to start researching most art, architecture, and design topics.
- Oxford Art Online This link opens in a new window
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Provides access to Grove art online; The Benezit Dictionary of Artists; The Oxford companion to western art; The concise Oxford dictionary of art terms; Encyclopedia of Aesthetics. Includes subject entries, biographies, and an image search feature. Use the advanced search option to limit searches in the Benezit Dictionary of Artists to women only.
Library Catalogs
UCLA Library materials are listed in several library catalogs:
- UC Library Search This link opens in a new window
UC Library Search is the unified discovery and borrowing system for all 10 UC Campuses. Select the UCLA Library Catalog scope to search holdings of materials owned by the UCLA Library and other UCLA collections, whether online or in print. Does not contain full-text articles or article citations. Select the Articles, books and more scope to search for materials in all 10 UC campuses. More information in this guide.
