E-DATABASES The Library subscribes to various online databases, focusing on content that supports students’ learning. These databases provide access to full-text articles and images on subjects ranging from the arts, music, design, fashion, Singapore and South East Asian arts and artistes to current affairs. You can use them to find reliable information from trusted sources. HOW TO ACCESS While most databases can be accessed on and off campus, there are a few that are only accessible on campus. On-campus access: Click the List of Databases below. Off-campus access: Log on to StudentNet > NAFA Library > E-Databases LIST OF DATABASES AllVisual ArtsBusiness, Marketing & ManagementDanceFashionMusicProfessional DevelopmentSoutheast AsiaTheatre ARTSTOR Searchable e-library of high quality images in art, architecture, design, fashion and costume, photography, performing arts from some of the world’s leading museums, photo archives, artists and scholars. View the complete subject guide here. How to access: Register for a user account on campus in order to access ARTSTOR anywhere for 120 days. Log in on campus to re-activate your 120-day remote access when it expires. Subject:All; Arts & Design Bloomsbury Design Library Full-text content and images from the Bloomsbury Encyclopaedia of Design, World History of Design by eminent design historian Victor Margolin, and more than 60 eBooks in design and craft studies, covering the history, theory and practice of crafts and design from prehistoric times to the present day. Subject:All; Arts & Design Digital Concert Hall Online streaming access to hundreds of exclusive concert recordings from the Berliner Philharmoniker, including live streams of the current season concerts, interviews and bonus films. Subject: All; Music Drama Online A constantly growing collection of the dramas and plays from the series of Faber and Faber, Bloomsbury Methuen Drama and Arden Shakespeare, Nick Hern Books and Aurora Metro Books. Contextual and critical background through scholarly works and practical guides, such as the Character Grid in the Play Tools, are also provided for close study and performance preparation. Click here for quick access to the specific collections. Subject: All; Theatre Grove Music Online An authoritative primary source for musicians, with full text articles on the latest musicological findings from The New Grove Dictionary of Music and Musicians, The New Grove Dictionary of Opera, The New Grove Dictionary of Jazz, The Oxford Dictionary of Music and The Oxford Companion to Music. Subject: All; Music JSTOR Digital library of academic and scholarly journals, books, and primary sources on music, film studies, performing arts, the history and study of art and architecture, religion, as well as languages and literature, etc. Subject: All; Arts & Design; Music LS:N Global | On-campus access only Insights on new global consumer behaviour as well as current design and lifestyle trends, the latest market reports and industry statistics, expert interviews, and new design directions. Subject: All; Arts & Design; Business, Marketing & Management lynda.com Instructional videos from industry experts on creative and design skills, software, business, personal and professional development. View the complete subject guide here. How to access: a. First-time user must create a user account (sign up) at http://iplogin.lynda.com using his/her NAFA email address while on NAFA Campus. b. Once the your user account is created, you can login directly to lynda.com anywhere and anytime. c. Recommended web browsers to use are Google Chrome, Firefox and Safari d. App is available for iOS, Android, and Windows users. Subject: All; Arts & Design; Business, Marketing & Management; Music; Professional Development Naxos Music Library Online streaming of classical music from more than 100 labels, complemented with the liner note (booklet). Music analysis, concise history and other learning resources are also available. Subject: All; Music Newslink Online archives of news articles, photographs and infographics from newspapers published by the Singapore Press Holdings (SPH), including The Straits Times, The Sunday Times, The Business Times, The Business Times Weekend, The New Paper, Tabla, Berita Harian, Berita Minggu (Malay), Lianhe Zaobao, My Paper (Chinese and English), Shin Min Daily News, Lianhe Wanbao, Friday Weekly (Chinese) and Thumbs Up (Chinese). Articles are downloadable in PDF format. The English archive spans from July 1989 to the present while the Chinese archive starts from January 1994. Access is only via NAFA StudentNet> Library > E-Databases. Subject: All; Arts & Design; Business, Marketing & Management; Music; Professional Development; Southeast Asia; Dance; Theatre Routledge Performance Archives An online collection of audio-visual materials on contemporary productions, interviews with key figures in theatre history and contemporary practice, masterclasses with specialist actor trainers, unique footage from legendary practitioners, and documentaries. Subject: All; Theatre; Dance [email protected] Full-text bilingual e-database on Southeast Asian arts and artists. Online access is available to NAFA staff, students, members and donors who have signed MOUs with NAFA Library. Subject: All; Arts & Design; Music; Fashion; Dance, Theatre; Southeast Asia WGSN Lifestyle & Interiors | On-campus access only Trend forecasts, market intelligence, consumer insights and design inspiration across different product categories which include interiors, textiles, accessories, print and pattern, and seasonal gifting. Subject: All; Arts & Design; Business, Marketing & Management WGSN (Worth Global Style Network) | On-campus access only A reputable fashion and style forecasting service providing global trend analysis, design inspirations and resources, international catwalk videos, trade show reports, city guides and downloadable graphics. Subject: All; Arts & Design; Fashion; Business, Marketing & Management
E-BOOKS The Library has a modest and growing collection of e-books. There are several useful things to know if you are new to reading E-books from a Library: There are two options of reading E-books, i.e. online reading (using NAFA Wi-Fi) and offline reading (download to your laptop or device using NAFA Wi-Fi). There are several ways of downloading E-books, depending on the E-books platforms. Here is the guide to download the E-books from various platforms: Dawsonera | EbscoHost | Ebrary Each E-book has a different loan period, ranging from 1 to 14 days. Once the loan period is over, you will need to download it again using NAFA Wi-Fi in order to access it. HOW TO ACCESS The Library has a modest and growing collection of E-books. There are several useful things to know if you are new to reading E-books from a Library: Search Library Catalogue. E-books will automatically appear as part of the search result list, along with books, music scores, audio visuals, etc. Search or browse from the E-book platforms. LIST OF E-BOOK PLATFORMS