Using the library resources was helpful as it allowed me to get to know how the library worked and see where the different subjects were. The system allowed us to type in key words such as 'Modernism' and it states where it is and how many of them are available.
In my group, we each got a book about Modernism and analysed how useful the source was. We then discussed which ones were the best:
Introducing Modernism, Chris Rodrigues and Chris Garratt. Published by Totem Books (February 28, 2001).
We thought the illustrations in the book made it more friendly and less daunting to read. I think the authors wrote the book for people who already had a brief understanding of what modernism is. Using the index and the contents helped to quickly navigate around the book which was really useful but unfortunately it didn't explain what Modernism was.
Modern Art, 1851-1929, Richard R Brettell. Published in 1999
We thought the information in this book was yet again too formal and wasn't specific enough for an audience that didn't know anything about graphic design. We used the index and contents to find the section on Modernism but it was based on the art movement, instead of the philosophical movement.
Another good tool for finding books to use as research is Google Books. This allows you to view digital versions of the book. If you want to find specific words/subjects in the book, you can search it and the word will be highlighted. This will be extremely useful however not all of the books are free.
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