BOOKS: Use UCLID, the University of Cincinnati Library Information Database, to search for publications by author, title, and subject. If you search by subject, you must use a Library of Congress subject heading. Subject headings consist of one word or several.

Appropriate terms include:

JOURNALS: Use relevant terms to look in periodical indexes for article citations.
ART ABSTRACTS and PROQUEST RESEARCH LIBRARY, both on OhioLINK are important periodical indexes to consult. You may also want to consult articles that have appeared in other magazines. Newspapers will also provide a wealth of information. The Public Library of Cincinnati maintains an in-house index to the CINCINNATI ENQUIRER as well as a clipping and information file. There also exist indexes to major newspapers such as the NEW YORK TIMES in Langsam Library. A newspaper database is available on OhioLINK.

U.S. GOVERNMENT DOCUMENTS: NEH/NEA. Documents as well as congressional hearings and statistical information are sources of additional data. The CATALOG OF U.S. GOVERNMENT PUBLICATIONS is a current bibliography of publications issued by all branches of the government including both the congressional and the department and bureau publications.

BIOGRAPHICAL SOURCES: It may be useful to find information on a specific artist/government official. While the ART ABSTRACTS can provide some information, it may be helpful to consult additional biographical sources located in Langsam Library.

ASSOCIATIONS: The reaction to censorship and the statements issued by associations provide important information. THE INTERNATIONAL DIRECTORY OF THE ARTS, DAAP Reference N50 .I6, provides a list of associations with addresses and contact persons. Some important associations are:

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